How is Islam different from other religions? For Muslims, fasting Ramadan is the most sacred time of the year. They abstain from all pleasures in order to test willpower over carnal desires, to repent of their sins, to overcome pride in the name of the forgiveness of the Most High. How to fast in Islam? This will be discussed in the article.
General information
During Islamic fasting - uraza, fasting people should not take any food during the day. They are not allowed to drink alcoholic beverages or have intimate relationships. Currently, there are bans on smoking cigarettes and chewing gum (and, as you know, they did not exist at the time of the prophet). And the drinking of alcohol in Islam is prohibited not only in the holy month of Ramadan, but, in general, throughout the year. Moreover, their sale is also unacceptable. Unlike Christianity, fasting in Islam permits the acceptance of any food: both meat and fried foods. At the same time, he is limited in time. It is permissible to eat only in the dark. It should be borne in mind that Islam does not allow eating meat of some animals. For example, pork is a big ban.
Not only sacred for Muslims - the time of fasting. Islam divides it into two types. The first post is required. It must be observed in the holy month of Ramadan (the ninth in the Second is recommended. In Islam, the calendar is not the same as the Gregorian. It is shorter by 11 days. And that is why every year the month of Ramadan comes ten days earlier. Islam: every Monday and Thursday; 9th, 10th, 11th of the month of Muharram; the first six days of Shawwal. In addition to refusing food and carnal pleasures, fasting are required to pray (perform namaz). Meals must be done before (Fajr ) and after the evening (Maghreb) .It is considered that in this month the Almighty (Allah) is more supportive of prayers and increases the importance of good deeds.
Unlike in Islam, it is not sad, but festive. For devout Muslims, it is the greatest holiday. They prepare for it in advance: they buy food and gifts, since the Almighty forgives sins and answers the prayers of not only those who are fasting, but also those who help those who are in need, and who are simply involved in charity work. After all, even the most disadvantaged should eat at nightfall, participate in the holiday. Therefore, at the end of the sacred time, it is customary to collect money (zakat) for the poor. In addition to godly deeds, you need to try not to deceive anyone. Otherwise, it is generally accepted that the Almighty will not accept fasting or prayers.
Fasting time
Islam, as the reader already knows, calls on all Muslims to fast in the holy month of Ramadan. What date will his offensive fall on depends on the lunar calendar. For every year it falls on a new date. During uraza, it is customary to get up even before the morning prayer in order to eat breakfast. This procedure of eating before sunrise is called suhoor. The holy prophet told the faithful not to neglect him, because he will give a lot of strength to do it.Therefore, it should not be difficult for believers to wake up an hour earlier. And it is recommended to complete the Suhur before the morning prayer - Fajra, so as not to be late for the fasting time.
Throughout the day, before dusk, the fasting person is obliged to spend in complete restraint, without food and water. He is obliged to interrupt it before evening prayer. You need to open Iftar with a sip of fresh water and a date. It is recommended to stop fasting on time, without delay. After drinking water and dates, you do not need to eat immediately. First you need to do it and only then you are allowed to start dinner - iftar. Eating and overeating is prohibited. You need to take just enough to satisfy the feeling of hunger. Otherwise, the post will lose its meaning. And he, as you know, is needed to educate bodily lust.
Actions that devastate the body
What breaks fasting in Islam? These actions are of two types: that which empties a person, and that which fills him. The first include those in the process of which certain fluids come out of the body. As you know, this can be deliberate vomiting (if it was not intentional, the fast is not considered broken) or bloodletting. Just as mentioned above, it is forbidden to enter into an intimate relationship. And as you know, during this process, both men and women release sexual genetic material. Since the action is deliberate, it also refers to violations.
In general, even without the release of genetic material, intimate contact breaks the fast. Even if it happens between legal spouses. If the release occurred without intimate contact, but deliberately (masturbation), then this is also a violation, since in Islam such an action is considered a sin. However, if a man deliberately decided to do this, but there was no release of sexual fluid, then the fast is not considered broken. It is also not a violation of unintentional release in both men and women.
In Islam, this violation is the most serious. If a person repented, then he can atone for guilt in two ways: either free the slave (in the civilized world this is difficult and virtually inaccessible), or fast for the next two months. Even if, without a good reason, he violates or interrupts the restriction that he withstands on the occasion of repentance for adultery, he must start anew two months of abstinence.
Hugging and kissing while fasting is allowed. But these actions should not lead to sexual arousal, so that something that breaks the fast does not happen. If the spouses know how to control themselves, then they can calmly kiss each other. If there is no confidence in yourself or in your soulmates, then you need to give up hugs. Sometimes it happens that the release of genetic material occurred in a dream. And as you know, a person does not control his actions at this time. Therefore, the fast is not broken. In this case, there is no need to reimburse it. And sodomy and bestiality in Islam are always grave sins, and not only in the month of Ramadan.
Bloodletting while fasting
Donating blood is also a violation. It is believed that in this way a person weakens. And feeling unwell while fasting is unacceptable. This means that a person should not become a donor. Even when absolutely necessary, this is a violation. However, the fasting person can make up for it on another day. If the blood flowed unintentionally, then the restriction is not violated. Also, donating blood for analysis does not apply to him. Indeed, in this case, little fluid is surrendered, so the person does not feel weak. In addition, fasting during menstrual cycle(also a kind of bloodletting). As you know, the fair sex during this period experience weakness and soreness. And, as stated above, fasting is unacceptable at such a time.
Nausea while fasting
If a fasting person has stomach problems, then he does not need to restrain vomiting, fearing that this may break the fast. When a Muslim deliberately summoned her, then there will be no punishment for this action. If the fasting person involuntarily empties the stomach from its contents, this will not affect fasting. This means that it is not necessary to restrain vomiting. But calling them is deliberately prohibited.
Actions that fill the body
Filling actions include those in the process of which the human body is filled. This is the intake of food and drinks. And as you know, they are unacceptable during daylight hours. Apart from these, taking medications, blood infusions, and injections are also considered disorders. If medications are taken for rinsing and not swallowed, then this is acceptable. Therefore, it is necessary to take pills and other medications in the dark. Also, the fast is not considered broken if the blood is re-infused after it has been purified and saturated with the necessary nutrients... In addition, drops for the eyes and ears or enemas are also not prohibited with uraza. Even the extraction of teeth is permissible, despite the possible release of blood from the wounds. If the fasting person uses (including asthmatics), then the fast is also not broken. Because air is not food and drink, but gas that enters the lungs.
Any Muslim who deliberately took food or drink has committed a great sin. Therefore, he is obliged to commit repentance, to compensate for the violation on another day. And it is a double sin to accept what Islam prohibits on any day, not just during fasting - alcohol and pork. If a person simply forgot about the restriction (and this is often observed in the early days of the Uraza), then the fast is not considered broken. It is not necessary to reimburse it. A person should thank the Almighty for sending him food (and there are many hungry people in the world). If a Muslim saw that someone else was reaching for food, he is obliged to stop him and remind him of fasting. Swallowing saliva or food trapped between your teeth is also not a problem.
What actions do not break the fast?
How to fast in Islam? What actions will not break it? In addition to those cases that are indicated above, the following manipulations can be attributed to them: applying antimony to the eyes (as you know, this is important for Muslim women); brushing your teeth with a special brush (miswak) or a regular brush without paste. The use of the latter is not prohibited. The main thing is not to swallow the product, even partially. Other hygiene procedures are also allowed: rinsing the nose, mouth, taking a shower. Swimming is also allowed, provided that the person does not dive with his head, as this can lead to the ingress of water into the body.
Also, a Muslim who unwillingly swallowed tobacco smoke or dust does not break the fast. Inhalation of aromas is also allowed (even intentionally). If women (and sometimes men) prepare food, then it is permissible to taste them. But it is forbidden to swallow it. Treatment of wounds with ointments, iodine, green solution is permissible. Women can have their hair cut and dyed. The same goes for men. In addition, it is permissible for the fair sex to use cosmetics. But many refuse it during Ramadan.
Smoking while fasting
Smoking during uraza also breaks the fast. In general, this process is undesirable in Islam, since it harms the body and mind, and empties the wallet. And also due to the uselessness. Therefore, deliberately swallowing tobacco smoke (as opposed to involuntary) breaks the fast. But many people who keep their uraz do not enjoy cigarettes only during daylight hours. It is not right. Because smoking not only cigarettes, but also hookah is prohibited throughout the month of fasting in Islam. It often happens that after the end of Ramadan, many give up this addiction.
Fasting during pregnancy and lactation
How to fast during pregnancy in Islam? The expectant mother, if she feels good, there is no threat either for her or for the child, she is obliged to comply with the restrictions. If there is a possibility of miscarriage, then fasting is optional. The same applies to nursing mothers. Therefore, before the onset of the sacred fast, the above women should consult a doctor. And pass the necessary tests.
If they are not advised to fast because of a difficult pregnancy or for other reasons, then they are obliged to make up for the fast at another time. Preferably before the next Ramadan. In addition, such a young lady needs to distribute alms to those in need (both money and food). However, if a woman cannot make up for the fast due to the fact that she again carries the baby under her heart or continues to feed, then it is quite enough for her to help the poor.
Fasting for pregnant women in Islam is not very strict. It does not have to be observed for all thirty days in a row. Violations are allowed every second day. Sometimes you can take a break for a week. The main thing is to keep it for thirty days in total. Since the days of fasting in winter are much shorter than summer days (in the cold season it dawns late and darkens early), it is allowed for young mothers to make up for fasting on these days, even if Ramadan was in summer.
Fasting during critical days
Can you fast during your period? Islam forbids a devout Muslim woman not only to observe restrictions, but also to perform namaz. If a woman does not do this on critical days, then there is no need to reimburse. All this is due to the fact that these days the ladies are not clean. And as you know, the observance of the most important Islamic rituals is allowed only with complete hygiene.
If a woman holds a fast, and suddenly she starts to discharge, then it is considered broken. the girl will have to reimburse him. But if this happened after dusk, then there was no violation. The next day, you need to refrain from restrictions until the end of the monthly cycle. In a word, fasting should be for the benefit of those who are fasting, and not to the detriment of them. And with a feeling of weakness in the body, you can get more negativity from uraza than positive moments.
Ramadan has come - one of the most blessed months for Muslims - the time of fasting and special blessings, atonement for sins and predestination of fate. In the month of Ramadan, Allah bestows upon people great blessings, forgives, ennobles and bestows.
There are certain points in fasting that people have doubts about. To clarify them, Trend Life, at the request of readers, turned to the head of the organizational department of the Caucasian Muslims Office, the dean of the Baku Islamic University, Haji Fuadu Nurulla.
Does fasting become invalid (batil) if you accidentally bleed from your nose, or while using a knife or scissors, or if you scratch your skin until it bleeds, for example, after being bitten by mosquitoes or other insects?
No. The main thing is not to become a donor, that is, not to donate blood voluntarily. But if your blood will save someone from death, then, undoubtedly, it is possible, in an exceptional case, to become a donor. This is a godly deed. The fast, of course, will be broken, but this day can be compensated for throughout the year. In general, any injury received does not interrupt the fast, even if one of the body parts is broken.
- Can injections be given?
Pain relievers or antipyretics only. If there is a medical need for treatment, then the fast is not broken. If the injection feeds the body with fortifying vitamins, then it is impossible. You should also not take any kind of pill. If a person suddenly falls ill, only an injection can be given.
- Can you cut your nails, hair and shave while fasting?
It is possible, but it is better to abstain. Because during fasting, a person not only refrains from eating and drinking, but all parts of the body must be in harmony with this fast.
- Can I use perfumes, cosmetics or deodorants?
It is not forbidden, but it is better to abstain. Do not forget that lipstick from the lips can enter the body, and this is unacceptable during fasting. The same goes for the odor from deodorants. Deliberately inhaling something that has a tangible form, such as smoke (smoke of incense, as well as perfume, etc.), breaks the fast. It is forbidden for thick fog, smoke and steam (particles of flour, dust, cigarette smoke, etc.) to enter the body through the ear, mouth or nose, you also cannot chew gum and do an enema.
- Can I use ointments and gels for the skin?
Nutrients make fasting invalid. But you can use medicine.
Can women do cosmetic procedures? For example, eyebrow plucking, hair removal, acne and blackhead removal.
Plucking the eyebrows does not break the fast. But it is better to refrain from carrying out cosmetic procedures, because they use nutritious means.
- Is it possible to remove a tooth or conduct a dental examination, put a filling?
It is better not to perform actions that cause blood loss, including tooth extraction. Only in case of emergency, and then on condition - not to swallow blood and medicines. If the gums bleed and the fasting person swallows blood with saliva, then the fast is broken.
- It's hot summer now. Is it possible to swim in the sea and sunbathe in the sun? Take a shower?
Taking a bath, shower, washing does not break the fast. However, care should be taken to prevent water from entering the throat. Getting a tan from the sun will also not affect the fast, while bathing is bound to break it. Swimming is not recommended while fasting. If water is accidentally swallowed, or if water enters the body through the nose, the fast will be broken and it will need to be compensated.
- Can I use drops for nose, eyes and ears?
Fasting is not broken. But if something gets into your throat, you need to spit it out right away.
- Does vomiting break fasting?
Vomiting, if on purpose, breaks the fast. If the fasting person vomits against his will, then the fast is not broken, you just need to rinse your mouth.
Among the 12 months of the Muslim calendar, it is Ramadan that is distinguished by its sacredness and it is not for nothing that this month is called the Crown of the Year, "Shahrullah" (the month of Allah) and "Ziyafatullah" (the feast of Allah).
According to the hadith of the Prophet Muhammad (C), when the month of Ramadan comes, the gates of Paradise open and the gates of Hell are closed. Dear Muslims! Let us consciously live the month of Ramadan this time. Let us renounce worldly temptations for at least one month, and we will try for the sake of a better life. Don't say: "It didn't work out this year, I'll do it next year." A well-known hadith says: "If people knew the true meaning of Ramadan well, then they would like Ramadan to last for a whole year." Just as the autumn rain cleanses the earth of all dust, so the month of Ramadan cleanses the souls of believers from sins.
It was in the month of Ramadan that the Holy Quran was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (C). The Qur'an says about fasting: "O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed for you, just as it was prescribed for those who came before you - maybe you will fear God! - for the counted days; and who of you is sick or path, then - the number of other days. And for those who can do this - ransom by feeding the poor man. Whoever voluntarily takes up the good, it is better for him. And for you to fast, it is better for you, if you know. "
Fasting (uraza) in Ramadan is one of the pillars of Islam. It should be observed by every Muslim who is an adult and is in his right mind. Elderly people (must pay fidia), pregnant women, nursing mothers, sick people who are forced to take medications, and travelers who are fasting outside the home (the distance must be at least 100 km) are allowed to disregard the uraz. However, in the future, they need to compensate for all the days of fasting.
During fasting, it is forbidden to take food and medicine the size of a pea, drink water or medicine, or have sexual intercourse during daylight hours.
“Fasting is not only abstaining from eating and drinking, but also abstaining from sins committed by the tongue and other parts of the body. You should not talk bad about someone, do bad deeds, but on the contrary, this month you should try to do as much good as possible, ”says Niyaz Hazrat Sabirov.
When is fasting not considered broken?
According to the imam-khatyb of the Apanaev mosque, Niyaz khazrat Sabirov, if a Muslim drank water during daylight hours or ate something out of forgetfulness, the uraza is not considered violated.
“In such cases, they say: Allah fed him,” says Niyaz Hazrat Sabirov. - But if the fasting person deliberately took food at the forbidden time, then he needs to make atonement - to fast continuously for two lunar months or to feed 60 poor people.Also, during the uraza period, it is allowed to taste the purchased goods and chew food for the child.
Can I get injections during Ramadan?
“Anything that is injected into the human body is prohibited during the fasting period, therefore, injections cannot be given. If a person is sick and has to take medicine, then he should not keep his eye out, ”Niyaz Khazrat Sabirov comments.
An exception is the treatment with leeches.
After sunset, all prohibitions are lifted. Photo: AiF / Ruslan Ishmukhametov
Can I swim?
Diving and swimming is undesirable, as water gets into the nose and mouth. If on sunny days you are thirsty and weak in the body, it is better to just take a shower or wipe yourself off with a wet towel.
Is it true that you cannot brush your teeth during the uraza?
During uraza, it is allowed to monitor the cleanliness of the oral cavity with the help of a sivak - this is a toothpick made from the branches and roots of a tree. Sivak has a strong smell and pleasant taste. It strengthens the gums, brightens the teeth and freshens breath.
“Using toothpaste during fasting is undesirable, as it can enter the body. Therefore, siwak is an excellent substitute. You can buy such a toothpick in any Muslim store, ”says Niyaz Hazrat Sabirov.
Can you eat meat after sunset?
After sunset, you can eat everything that is not forbidden by Islam. Let us remind you that pork and alcohol are strictly prohibited. Meat eaten must be halal.“With the onset of evening, immediately after sunset, the fasting person takes light food, 2 hours before dawn (syakhar), a denser meal. Guests, relatives, relatives, friends or neighbors are invited to the evening ritual of breaking the fast. Such a treat is considered a godly deed and serves for the forgiveness of sins. It is desirable that among those present there was a person who knows the Quran or at least basic prayers. During such a dinner, surahs are read, they talk about the deeds of Allah and his prophets. Small talk is not forbidden either, ”says Haji Abdullah Dubin.
Prayer Will Empower
Niyaz Hazrat Sabirov has been in office since he was 8 years old. According to him, he did not experience great difficulties during the month of Ramadan.
“It seems that 18 hours without food and water is unbearable, but Allah helps. For beginners to fast, I advise them to devote more time to prayers and study the Quran. If possible, you need to sleep more, for example, after the pre-sunset prayer. I advise athletes to stop training during fasting, to save strength, ”says Niyaz hazrat Sabirov.
What is allowed and what is not allowed during the uraza? Answering this question, I would like to point out that permitted actions are mandatory, desirable and secondary, as well as forbidden actions are strictly prohibited, undesirable and actions that violate fasting etiquette.
Mandatory actions Mandatory actions are divided into two categories: internal obligations (rukn) and external obligations (shurut) and the following things can be attributed to them:
The internal obligations of fasting (rukn) are its basis, non-observance of which leads to a violation of the fast: abstinence from food, drink and sexual intercourse from the onset of dawn until sunset.
External obligations (shurut) are divided into three types:
· Terms of commitment (shurut wujub).
· Terms of fulfillment of obligations (shurut adai wujub).
· Conditions for correct execution (shurut sikha).
Terms of commitment:
1. Islam. As you know, fasting is worship for the sake of Allah Almighty, which means that the fasting person is required to be a Muslim and show his obedience to Allah and fast for the sake of His face. Fasting is not accepted until a person fasts for the sake of the One Almighty Allah.
3. Coming of majority. These conditions are also required for fasting. In Islam, a child or a madman is not legally capable, they are not required to comply with the canons of Islam, but it should be noted that if the child fasts, then the reward will be recorded for both the child and the parents. It is advisable to teach children to fast from the age of seven, but they should be forced to fast when they reach ten years. The basis is the words of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him): "Train your children to pray at the age of seven and beat (force) them when they reach ten years." Sunun Dar Qutani1 \ 230 Making a comparison to prayer, Islamic scholars say that the same situation applies to fasting.
4. Knowledge of the coming month of Ramadan. Ignorance in Islam has significance for the forgiveness of sins and the removal of the fulfillment of an obligation.
Conditions for the fulfillment of the obligation:
This clause differs from the previous one in that those listed above are not charged with fasting at all, and these two categories are obliged to observe fasting as a basis, but are not required in this provision, but have the right to fasting.
1) be healthy for fasting
2. not to be on the way (that is, not to be a traveler).
These two conditions for permission to break the fast are mentioned in the Quran in Sura al-Bakara in 184 ayah: "Who of you is sick or is on the way for that number of other days."
Conditions for correct execution: Failure to comply with these conditions leads to violation of the fast.
1. The intention for fasting. As the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "Every deed is by intention." Hadith quotes Al-Bukhari # 1. It is enough to make an intention to observe fasting in Ramadan at the beginning of the month. Even if he does not even intend for Ramadan, then fasting will still be considered as if he was holding Ramadan.
2. A woman needs to be clean from periods and
3. Postpartum hemorrhage. Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, said: "During menstruation and postpartum bleeding, we left fasting and prayer, and only made up for fasting." Hadith quoted by Imam Muslim # 335;
4. It is necessary to refrain from actions that spoil the fast.
Desirable actions during fasting:
1. Acceptance of "suhoor" (ed. Breakfast of a fasting person before dawn. As transmitted from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him): "Eat before dawn, truly in suhoor there is grace (barakat)." Hadith quoted al-Bukhari ;
2. Do not postpone breaking the fast (ed. - Iftar). The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "People will be in goodness as long as they hurry to break their fast" Hadith quotes al-Bukhari;
3. Abandon actions that may subsequently lead to a violation of the fast (such as long swimming in the pool, bloodletting, tasting food, while cooking, gargling;
4. Feed the fasting people. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "Whoever feeds the fasting person, his reward is like the reward of the fasting person whom he fed and there will be no decrease in the fasting reward." This hadith is quoted by at-Tirmidhi in the book "Targib and Tarhib" 2 \ 146;
5. To start fasting not in a defiled state. And in case of desecration, it is advisable to bathe before dawn;
6. Pronunciation of the arc when breaking the fast (ed. - iftar): "Allahumma lyakya sumtu wa ala rizkykya aftartu wa alayka tavakkaltu wa bikya amyantu fagfirli ma kaddamtu wa ma akhartu";
7. To restrain the language from unnecessary words and parts of the body from unnecessary actions (such as gossip, watch TV). Here we are talking about empty deeds, as for forbidden deeds, then abandoning them is mandatory, such as spreading slander, lying;
8. Do more good deeds. The reward for good deeds in the month of Ramadan is increased up to 70 times;
9. Constant reading of the Quran and remembrance of Allah;
10. Observance of "Igtikyaf" (ed. - being in the mosque), especially in the last ten days. Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) said that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) had been worshiping in the last 10 days in a way he never worshiped in ordinary times. ”Hadith is given in Muslim Collection No. 1175;
11. Frequent pronunciation of the word "Allahumma innaka afuvwun tuhibbul afwa fagfu anni", which means, "O Allah truly you are Forgiving and love to forgive, so forgive me!"
12. Waiting for the night of predestination.
Secondary actions, in the observance of which there is no sin or reward:
1. Kisses, if a person prevails over himself. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) kissed his wife while he was fasting. Hadith is quoted by al-Bukhari and Muslim;
2. Application of antimony and incense;
3. Brushing teeth, using miswak. "As reported from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), he constantly used miswak during his fast." This hadith is quoted by at-Tirmidhi;
4. Rinsing the mouth and nose;
5. Brief bathing. "The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) bathed in defilement while he was fasting." This hadith is given by al-Bukhari, Muslim;
6. Inadvertent ingestion of snow or dust in the mouth;
7. Unintentional vomiting;
8. Sniff odors.
Positions that are the reasons for allowing a person to break the fast:
1. Illness. If fasting is the reason for the suspension of treatment or worsening of the disease;
2. The path, the distance of which is more than 89 kilometers. A person becomes a traveler from the moment he leaves the settlement in which he lived. If a person began to fast and if he had to travel during the day, then he is strictly forbidden to interrupt the fast on that day. A traveler is allowed to observe fasting on the way if he is confident in himself and does not inconvenience him. This is indicated by the verse of the Qur'an: "Who of you is sick or is on the way that number of other days." Sura al-Bakara 184 ayah;
3. Pregnancy and breastfeeding, if there is a threat to the health of the child. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "Indeed, Allah Almighty removed the fasting for the traveler and shortened the prayer, He also removed the obligation of fasting from pregnant and lactating women." Narrated by Imam Ahmad, "Askhab Sunnan" book of Naylul-Avtar 4 \ 230;
4. Weakness due to old age, incurable disease, disability. All scientists are unanimous in this statute. Ibn Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him, said about the words of Allah, "And for those who can do this, ransom by feeding the poor man" Sura al-Bakar "184 ayah:" These ayahs concern old weak people who cannot fast. for their breaking the fast, they must feed one poor man for every day they missed. "This hadith is quoted by al-Bukhari;
5. Coercion that does not depend on the person himself.
Undesirable actions during fasting:
1. Tasting food;
2. Chewing on something;
3. Kisses if a person cannot get over himself;
4. Performing such actions that lead to weakness of the body and can cause a violation of the fast, such as donating blood during fasting;
5. "Joint fast" - fast for two days or more consecutively without breaking the fast between them. Messenger. Allah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) fasted for several days in a row and did not break the fast. His companions also fasted and the messenger. Allah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) forbade them. Then the messenger. Allah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "I am not like you, indeed Allah feeds me and gives water to me" Hadith quotes Bukhari and Muslim Naylul Avtar 4 \ 219;
6. Gargling;
7. Waste of time on empty talk.
Prohibited actions - actions that violate the fast, they are divided into two types:
1. Actions that violate the fast and require replenishment and compensation (60 days of continuous fasting for one broken day in the month of Ramadan). There are two such violations:
1. Deliberate eating during fasting. If the fasting person has taken food out of forgetfulness, then his fast is not broken. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "Whoever eats or drinks during the fast out of forgetfulness, then let him not interrupt the fast - indeed Allah has fed and watered him." Hadith quotes al-Bukhari # 1831 and Muslim # 1155;
2. Intentional sexual intercourse during fasting. When a Bedouin had sexual intercourse with his wife, the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) commanded him to free the slave, and if not, then fast for 60 days continuously, and if he cannot, then feed 60 poor people. Hadith quoted by Al Jamagha, Naylul Avtar 4 \ 214;
Actions that break the fast and require only replenishment (1 day of fasting for 1 broken day in the month of Ramadan). There are more than 75 such violations (seventy-five), but they can be ordered in three rules:
1. Swallow something that is not food or medicine, such as a button;
2. Taking food or medicine according to the above provisions, allowing breaking the fast as, for example, in case of illness. Mistaken swallowing of water during ablution, making a mistake in breaking the fast (eating, thinking that the sun has gone down, but it is not so), deliberate vomiting;
3. Incomplete intercourse (when the two genitals did not touch each other) such as the release of sperm when touching the wife.
In the holy month of Ramadan for all Muslims, every believer observes the Uraza - a fast of 30 days according to the lunar calendar. Unlike Christian fasting, Muslim fasting does not impose restrictions on the amount and composition of food. The prohibition falls on the time of the reception of food, namely, it is not allowed to eat from sunrise to sunset. Like any fasting, Uraza is not a diet, first of all, it is an opportunity to cleanse and heal the soul by rejecting bad thoughts and actions. But much attention is paid to the cleansing of the body in the culture of Islam. How to properly keep Uraza for a woman and not harm the body by forced starvation?
Why keep Uraza in the month of Ramadan?
Uraz in Ramadan is held, first of all, for the forgiveness of sins, this is an opportunity for a devout Muslim to atone for the sins he has done since the end of the previous fast. The twenty-nine or thirty days of the ninth month of the lunar calendar is Ramadan, the month of strict fasting. The believer is not allowed to take not only food, but even water during the daytime, it is also obligatory to do good deeds, they can be:
- Repentance.
- Reading the Quran.
- Shows of generosity and mercy.
- Diligence in Worship.
This month, special attention is paid to prayers, and their number is increasing. If a Muslim has found reasons not to perform namaz (prayers), then he can easily return to this practice at the beginning of the month of Ramadan. A couple of hours before dawn, the believer pronounces an intention in which he undertakes to observe the Uraz today, after which the obligatory prayer is performed, and only after that you can start eating. If a Muslim is in a region where the day is much longer than the night, then he or his community can independently adopt the average time norm so as not to complicate fasting.
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How can a woman keep Uraz?
In Uraz, Muslims, both men and women, are prohibited from having an intimate relationship during daylight hours. Even kissing is forbidden if it leads to the swallowing of saliva. True believing couples completely abandon intimate life throughout the entire thirty-day fast. The punishment for intercourse is to extend the fast for another 60 days, or to help 60 people in need.
Traditionally, after sunset, the faithful gather with neighbors and their families to pray and eat food prepared by the women during the day. Only women are allowed to the cooking process, and they are allowed to taste food while cooking, the stronger sex is deprived of this opportunity.
A woman in Uraza should provide assistance to those in need
How to eat properly?
The length of the day and night in the month of Ramadan varies from day to day. Therefore, the first days of fasting, when the daylight hours are much longer than the night, are especially difficult to observe. Answering the question "How to keep Uraz right for a woman without harm to her health?"
- Whole grains.
- A fish.
- Rice bran.
- Buckwheat.
- Legumes.
- Nuts.
- Fruit.
- Seeds.
- The vegetables are mostly green.
Eating in Ramadan should be as simple as possible without frills, you should not overload the diet with complex dishes. Fasting is, first of all, a restriction in external pleasures and entertainment, refusal of excesses, all this is true for food. A diet that does not contain complex fried foods, many spices and hot sauces is easier for the body to digest, and this is very important in conditions of daily long-term fasting. It is especially worth avoiding the abuse of onions, garlic, hot peppers, caraway seeds and mustard, these products contribute to an increase in the level of hydrochloric acid, which is harmful to the starving body. For dinner, try to eat foods that are low in calories and not overdo it with meat.
The rules of the Muslim fast prohibit the use of water during the day, so the need for liquid must be satisfied at night. To do this, you will need to drink at least two liters of liquid. The water should not be carbonated, preferably herbal tea or mineral water.
Fasting involves limiting external pleasures and giving up excesses.
Prayer
In the culture of Islam, a special place is given to prayer, in Ramadan the number of daily namaz increases. After the traditional night Isha, the time comes, obligatory for all faithful holding Uraz, the Taraweeh prayer, which lasts until the first rays of the sun. You can pray alone only if the believer is far from the mosque or surrounded by persons of another religion. It is customary to praise Allah and the Prophet Muhammad by collective prayer.
What is prohibited from doing?
Muslims who hold the Uraza have strict and not very strict prohibitions. Having violated a strict prohibition, the faithful will have to be punished by replacing the day on which the prohibition was violated by 60 days of strict fasting, without the right to interrupt it. Such severe punishment will be incurred by those who deliberately eat, have sex or induce vomiting during Ramadan. This rule also applies to the use of drugs, mixtures, injections.
For violation of non-strict prohibitions, punishment is also provided, but less serious. One violation will cost the Muslim one extra day of fasting. This burden will need to be borne for the following offenses:
- Eating food for forgetfulness.
- Inadvertent vomiting.
- Swallowing that which cannot be attributed to food or medicine.
- Touching a spouse, kissing during daylight hours or at night, if they did not lead to intercourse.
Any day before the start of the new Ramadan is good for refunds for breaking the ban.
Dedicate your time to prayer
At what age do girls fast?
A girl may not fast until her fifteenth birthday. There are several reasons why a Muslim believer has the right to start holding the Uraz before this age. The first is, of course, the desire of the girl herself. The second, early menstruation, sexually mature girls up to 15 years old can keep the Uraza.
Many scientists and physicians are divided in their opinions, arguing about the benefits and harms of fasting, but still most take the position of the positive effects of this process.
Since during the gradual rejection of food, the body gets rid of all the excesses that have accumulated. These are salts, and harmful bile acids, and excess fats and other substances that adversely affect the normal functioning of the body.
Observing the laws of Uraza, people from time immemorial have been cured of many chronic and acute diseases, strengthened their immunity and defense mechanisms.
A beginner, first of all, should remember that Ramadan is not a month of diet, but thirty days of giving up excesses by pacifying one's carnal desires, as well as an opportunity to devote oneself to Allah and glorify the name of the Prophet Muhammad. There are several obvious and simple rules that give an idea of how to properly hold the Uraz to a woman and a man, if they are devout Muslims. Refusal to eat food and liquids, from intimacy during daylight hours. Help and mercy to those in need. These are examples of godly behavior leading to the forgiveness of sins.
It is customary to invite a Muslim to an evening meal, who knows the Koran perfectly and can interestingly tell sacred stories and stories about the deeds of the saints. During the meal, conversations on everyday topics are also permissible.
Observing the laws of Uraza, you will regain your calmness and spiritual balance
Can Uraza be kept by pregnant and lactating women?
A Muslim woman who carries her child under her heart or a mother nursing a newborn has the right to decide for herself whether to adhere to Uraza or not. These decisions must be made taking into account the state of health of the mother and child, as well as the likelihood of potential harm to each of them.
A believer during menstruation does not observe the Uraz, such is the law. Menstruation in Islam, as in Christianity, is considered an unclean thing, therefore, it violates the observance of the Uraza.
The woman herself has the right to decide whether she should compensate for the missed days of fasting, after the reasons that hindered this cease to exist.
Uraza without complete ablution
Ritual purity is necessary for a woman only for prayer. If, due to circumstances, complete ablution was not performed before the beginning of Uraza, this cannot prevent a woman from fasting. Even in those cases when on the eve of the first day of Ramadan there was an intimate relationship between the spouses, or menstruation ended on the night before Uraz.
When is your period
Following the canons of Islam, during the menstrual period, a woman must refuse to observe the Uraza. There is no need to starve and perform Namaz. These are not features of indulgence, but, on the contrary, the punishment of a woman for her bodily impurity. An orthodox Muslim woman should perform the sacred ritual of Namaz only on condition that ritual purity is observed. You cannot glorify Allah being unclean. The missed days of Ramadan must be reinstated at the end of the female cycle. Missed prayers are not replenished.
Ritual and bodily purity is the key to the correct observance of the Uraza
How to fast in hot weather?
It often happens that the month of Ramadan falls on hot weather, when the refusal of water can negatively affect the well-being of people. Indeed, in Uraz, Muslims are forbidden not only to drink, but also simply to take water into their mouths to rinse them. It is believed that not a single drop should enter the human stomach.
According to the law of Islam, indulgences are in effect for those whose health may be in jeopardy on hot days.
How can the sick fast?
If a Muslim woman is sick, and her illness may be aggravated by a hunger strike (for example, diabetes), then in such cases a woman has the right to eat every other day. The goal of Uraza is not a hunger strike, but the improvement of your spirit and body.
You can't overeat, especially on the day of the great Eid Eid Bayram. The diet of Muslim women may include fresh fruits, nuts, and some vegetables.
Video: How to hold Uraza for the first time
The very first time it is more difficult for a woman to keep Uraz, because in advance, before Ramadan comes, she needs to prepare herself, and the most important thing is to think that the greatest holiday awaits her.
For observing all the rules of fasting, a person will be rewarded with the multiplication of good deeds done. When going beyond the law of Uraza, without being absolutely necessary, a woman is obliged to give some money to the poor and starve.