The
Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) has
given guidance to the Muslims for each and every thing. He has
given detailed instructions on when to start the month of
Ramadhan and how to spend time during this month.
Beginning
and Ending of Ramadhan: Hazrat Ibn Umar (may Allah be
pleased with him) has narrated that: "I heard the Holy
Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) saying that
you should start fasting when you see the moon for the month
of Ramadhan and stop fasting when you see the new moon" (Sahih
Bukhari, Kitab-ulSaum).
Forgetfulness
while fasting: The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of
Allah be upon him) has said: "if some mistakenly eats
while fasting he should complete his fast till the evening
because surely Allah made him eat and drink" (Sahih
Bukhari, Kitab-ul-Saum).
Importance
of eating breakfast: Anas relates that the Holy Prophet,
peace be upon him, said: "Take breakfast before the fast
begins; there is blessing in breakfast" (Bokhari and
Muslim), Zaid ibn Thabit relates: We ate breakfast during
Ramadhan with the Holy Prophet, peace be upon him said:
"The difference between our observance of the fast and
that of the People of the Book is eating of breakfast" (Muslim).
Etiquettes
of Sehri (food taken at dawn): Sehri is a blessed meal.
The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him)
has said: "This is truly a blessing. One strengthens in
oneself the habit of getting up early in the morning and to
worship Allah and one can offer humble prayers to Him."
The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him)
also said: "Eat Sehri as there are blessings in eating
Sehri" (Sahih Bukhari, Kitab-ul-Saum).
At
time of Iftar (opening the Fast): There are some times
during the day that are more helpful and assist in prayers
being answered, Allah accepts more prayers when the fast is
opened. In one saying the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of
Allah be upon him) has reported to have said: "No prayer
is rejected at the time of the opening of the fast that is
offered by someone who has been fasting" (Sunan Ibn
Maja, Al-Abwab Al-Dawat).
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