Ramadan or Ramzan begins on following dates: [b]Ramadan 2004: Oct. 16[/b] [b]Ramadan 2005: Oct. 5[/b] [b]Ramadan 2006: Sept. 24[/b] [b]Ramadan 2007: Sept. 13[/b]
[b]The month of fasting for the muslims [/b]
Fasting is one of the unique, moral and spiritual characteristics of Islam. By the introduction of this matchless institution, Islam has planted an evergrowing tree of infinite virtues and valuable products. The main reason for the fast is to inculcate within the hearts of Muslims, resemblance of being Samad, one the attributes of Allah. It means that a Muslim should be independent of all needs.
The spirit of the observer of a fast is released from the clutches of desires and temptations and thus the goal of purification of the soul and eternal felicity can be acquired . It aims at curtailing the intensity of evil passions of a man and restraining his organs from turning towards those things which may caused havoc in his spiritual life. Fasting is the bridle of the God-conscious, the sheild of the crusaders and an effective means of discipline. It guards against indulgence in evil deeds. It is most efficacious for the reformation of the heart, which is an essential factor to develop good qualities like piety, single-minded devotion, repentance and inner tranquility. The observer of the fast should refrain from excessive eating, unnecessary conversation and volubility which are likely to upset his composure and serenity and make him drift from the straight path.
Fasting strenghtens man's morality and self-control and deepens in him the consciousness of the Lord. The underlying idea behind this is to impart moral training . It does not train a person for complete renunciation but for and cheerful obedience to Allah. Islam has laid down various injunctions for the performance of this obligation. The real spirit of fasting demands of us that we should strictly follow all regulations pertaining to it for the attainment of perfection in fasting.
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