Sawm is wajib/fard (compulsory) on Muslims, according to the Qur’an and Sunnah (tradition of the Prophet), during the night month of the Hijri calendar, called Ramadan.
Allah, the Most High, said in the Qur’an, “The month of Ramadan in which was revealed the Qur’an, a guidance for mankind and clear proofs for the guidance and the criterion (between right and wrong). So whoever of you sights Continue reading
What does Sawm (fasting) mean?
The meaning of fasting in Arabic is ‘’sawm’’ and ‘’siyam’’. The word “sawm” means “to keep away from something, to restrain oneself, to prevent oneself in Arabic.
As a Fıqh term, it means “to keep away from eating, drinking and conjugal relations (jima) between husband and wife from dawn until the sunset (maghrib) consciously and by seeking a goal. Continue reading
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To help you keep track of your child’s deeds and activities in the month of Ramadan, please feel free to download My Ramadan Record Book (19 pages). This book contains general knowledge about Ramadan and record sheets. Below is a listing of what you’ll find in this book:
1. Definition of fasting
2. Classification of fasting
3. The purpose of fasting Continue reading