How to Start a Fast for Ramadan
From the first light of day until the sun sets, Muslims observe fasting during the month of Ramadan. One of Islam's Five Pillars, Sawm -- fasting -- is a means of spiritual and physical self-purification, according to the website, Islamicity. (See References 1) Silence, prayer and restrain mark the passage of Ramadan, the holiest month on the Islamic calendar prescribed by the Qur'an. (See References 2) As each dawn during Ramadan approaches, Muslims prepare to experience a cornerstone of their religious faith.
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Eat Suhoor, a meal before dawn. Consume the meal before the prayer that precedes the beginning of the day's fast. (See References 3)
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Search the horizon for the first view of the moon of Ramadan on the 29th of Sha'ban. Estimate 30 days of the month, Sha'ban, if the sky is cloudy, advises the Fast Ramadan website. (See References 2)
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Cease eating and drinking when you see a "white light coming across the horizon in the East," cautions MuslimConverts.com. (See References 3)
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Set the intention to fast during the month of Ramadan. Say aloud or to yourself, instructs the Islamicity website, "I intend to fast today for the sake of Allah. O Allah, make it easy for me and accept it from me." (See References 1) Repeat your intention before dawn every day throughout Ramadan.
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