Ramadan: A Month of Purification

emanates from his lips in the form of dua. This helps him to purify himself. FASTING FOR SELF-DISCIPLINE x Ramadan—the month of fasting, is the month that revelations of the Quran began to be made to the Prophet Muhammad, marking the commencement of Prophethood. Ramadan is a month of restraint and worship; of caring and thanksgiving; of repentance and piety. The multitude of benefits of Ramadan inspired the Prophet to exclaim: “Welcome to the one who purifies!” (Kanzul Ummal, Hadith No. 23692) Ramadan is a month of spiritual activism when believers endeavour to awaken their spirituality, purify themselves and develop their character. Fasting is an exercise in self-purification and self-discipline. During the month of Ramadan, the believer abstains in the daytime from food and drink