Ramadan is the Muslim holy month, which consists of 30 days of fasting from sunrise to sunset, as prescribed by the Quran.

“O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you, as it was prescribed for those before you (i.e. Jews, & Christians) so that you may (learn) self-restraint.”(Surah Baqarah: 183)

The main purpose of this month is to sustain self-denial, not just from drinking and eating, but also from sins and bad speech. It cultivates self-piety, calmness, and patience in order to feel empathy for the poor & needy.

Keeping the Islamic faith, there are great purposes of fasting in Ramadan and its ultimate benefits known only by Allah Almighty. Therefore, the main external impacts are listed below:

Islam’s 4th pillar

For centuries, Muslims have observed Ramadan as a 4th Islamic pillar, in which the Holy Book “Quran” was sent down as perfect guidance for people. Fasting means refraining from all bodily pleasures and stamping out worldly desires in order to serve Allah’s obedience. This is the most important indulgence that a human may have with his creator.

The Spirituality of Muslims

One of the major purposes of this month is to put one’s character, mind, body, and, most importantly, spirit by allowing each component to be purified with tolerance as well as self-control. With the arrival of Ramadan, all bad things become forbidden for Muslims, including smoking, unhealthy eating habits, and excessive sexual appetite during the fasts.

Empathizing with the Needy

The holy month of Ramadan has multiple purposes, including giving ‘Charity,’ also known as ‘Zakah,’ to the less fortunate who are in desperate need of empathy and who are fighting with hunger, poverty, lack, and insufficiency.

When a Muslim observes fasting, he or she feels the heart itch of starvation to the extreme, which many poor people experience on a daily basis.

This leads to sympathy and a strong connection with the less fortunate people of the human race.

Healthiness is everything

Another most effective factor and the main purpose of fasting in Ramadan is health, which plays a significant role in improving unnecessary diet and also maintaining a balance of stomach consumption. It also frees up the digestive system, which eventually cleanses the body from accumulated toxins. Therefore, by avoiding overeating, the person improves his or her health.

Thank Allah for His Blessings.

People usually do not realize whatever they have until it is gone, how such a single morsel of food feels when one is hungry, and also what inner satisfaction a drop of water gives. We must thank the Almighty’s blessings that have been bestowed upon us before it is taken away. We learn to value Allah’s blessings in Ramadan when we refrain from eating, drinking, and any type of misdeed.

Selflessness

By fasting during Ramadan, we realize how much we (the Muslims) depend on Allah Almighty for our survival, living up to the necessities that keep us alive. We are constantly reminded of our flaws or imperfections, leading us to selflessness, humility, reverence, piousness, and supreme heartfelt thanks.

Strong Social Relationships

Fasting makes us more socially responsible and stronger in our relationships, whether with our family or friends. Everyone in the family gathers before Fajr to do Sehri and then breaks fast at Maghrib for Iftaar. This promotes a healthy relationship between a family. Muslims also invite each other to an Iftaar gathering, which brings them closer to each other and also makes their social relationships active and sustained.

Laylat-ul-Qadr – The Most Rewarded ‘Night of Worship

The most important purpose of Ramadan is ‘Laylat-ul-Qadr,’ also known as the ‘Night of Power,’ which occurs in the last 10 days of this sacred month. Laylat-ul-Qadr is said to have occurred in the odd-numbered nights during the last Ashra when the Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Muslims gather in mosques for ‘Qiyams’ (standing) and spend the entire night in Allah’s worshiping.

Allah says in the Qur’an, “The Night of Decree is better than a thousand months,” (Qur’an, 97:3).

To become a true Muslim

Ramadan helps us to become better Muslims by requiring us to pray five times a day, recite the Holy Quran. And also bringing us towards charity. It also makes us refrain from all bad evils such as fighting and using abusive language in order to make us true Muslims of our righteous deeds.

Best Gift of Allah

Not everyone gets the chance to fast. Muslims are fortunate to fast for 30 days in Ramadan. Which is a spiritual gift from Allah that allows us to grow as better human beings by focusing more on becoming kind, humble, caring, as well as grateful. Overall, Ramadan serves a special purpose of taking control over ‘Nafs’ and becoming more peaceful for the sake of Allah & for the love of Islam.

Fasting in Ramadan has lots of purposes, blessings, Benefits, & Rewards. But, if you perform Umrah in this Spiritual Month while fasting then its rewards would be multiplied. Performing Umrah in Ramadan is equivalent to accepted Hajj. So, book your Umrah Packages with Muslims Holy Travel and get ready to gather so many bounties & Rewards from Allah Almighty.

Do You Know, How to Prepare Yourself for Performing the Sacred Pilgrimages?

Minor and major pilgrimages both have their significance in Islam, and performing both pilgrimages can result in great rewards. On the other hand, Hajj is the mandatory pilgrimage and comprises more rituals and rites than Umrah.

The most important task for a pilgrim on any pilgrimage, whether it is major or minor, is to recognize that we are only here for a short time and that we must all prepare ourselves for life hereafter by performing the most virtuous and worthwhile deeds. So, before going to select one of the best & affordable January Umrah Packages 2022, you must keep in mind all the important guidelines or advice to make yourself prepare for performing Umrah. Must read all the important guidelines mentioned-below;

how spiritual we are

We must refrain from all wrongdoing and waste no time in pointing out flaws in others; instead, we must focus on improving ourselves. When we’re in the state of Ihram. It shows how pure our character is, how sensitive our hearts are, as well as how spiritual we are.

Muslims must stay away from engaging in pointless activities and discussions, and they must not look down and feel jealousy or hatred towards their Muslim brothers & sisters. We must purify our hearts of all hatred and greed. What is in the heart of an individual is unknown to others, but it is known to ALLAH Almighty.

Sacred Pilgrimages to Makkah

Travelers on sacred pilgrimages to Makkah should always try to maintain reverence. And be busy in conducting acts of devotion rather than engaging in worldly activities, according to some guidance. Do not waste your valuable time on pointless things. Because no one knows whether or not this time will arrive again. Make every effort to get the most out of the otherworldliness of such holy places. Of course, it is true that by the time a person decides to go for Umrah his or her spirituality has already grown.

Hajj & Umrah

Those who do good deeds and invest the majority of their time in righteous and morally superior activities, & those who provide charity, are frequently among those who go on spiritual pilgrimage repeatedly. An individual’s attributes of thinking, liberality, tolerance, helping, and kindness will improve by methods for religious and deep signs of the sacred journeys of Hajj & Umrah.  Such people’s hearts and hands will be open. And they will cheerfully and gladly give charity to all those in need. Giving charity and assisting others in need offers a person great blessings.

When you go on a major or minor pilgrimage, strive to stay calm, tolerant, and patient. Because it will be your test to see how well you can control your anger and also temperament. You will meet a variety of individuals there, and many situations will test your patience; stay relaxed and calm, and don’t lose your temper.