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Things To Do During Ramzan

Ramzan or Ramadan marks the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is the time when you purify the mind, heart and soul. Roza is the one month long fasting that is done to seek solace and purify oneself physically and mentally. In Islam, Ramzan is a strict fast where you need to follow rules and regulations.

For example, bad habits like smoking or drinking should be avoided during Ramzan. It is the time for spiritual awakening so indulge in good activities like donating, charity work (Zakat), offering prayers etc. Moreover, most of the Muslims fast during Ramzan to clean and detox their body. So, it should not be done for dieting but for spiritual purposes like purifying soul, mind and body.

So, there are a set of do's and donts that you need to follow during the festival of Ramzan. Ramzan is the time to take the name of Allah and offer prayers to Him. The couples should not get intimate during this one month and the men are supposed to visit the mosque and take the blessings of Allah. On this eve of spiritual awakening, here are few things that you must do during Ramadan.

Things To Do During Ramadan:

Take The Name Of Allah

Take The Name Of Allah

During Ramzan, it is the time to take the name of Allah and offer prayers to Him. Visit the mosque and purify yourself.

Charity

Charity

During Ramadan, charity is one of the things that you must do. You can give Zakat and help the needy people.

Good Work

Good Work

Indulge in good work. Donate food, clothes and money to the poor and purify your soul.

Pray For Salvation

Pray For Salvation

During Ramzan, pray for salvation. Apologize for the mistakes that you have done and make sure you do not hurt anyone.

Read Kalma

Read Kalma

It is another thing that you must do during Ramadan. Instead of sleeping all day to avoid feeling hungry, read the Kalma and explore the spiritual side of oneself.

Eat Good Food

Eat Good Food

If you are fasting, it is time to have some good delicacies. Avoid over-eating just to prevent yourself from feeling hungry. Over-eating can lead to health hazards like indigestion and bloating.

Avoid Alcohol

Avoid Alcohol

During Ramadan, you must not drink alcohol or smoke. These bad habits must be kept at bay as Ramzan is the time for spiritual awakening.

Do Not Fight

Do Not Fight

Be polite and do not lie during Ramadan. Spread love, joy and happiness all around to purify yourself and have a healthy environment.

Respect Women

Respect Women

A couple must avoid abstinence from sex and most importantly, respect women. It is the time when you must not say harsh words to women or anyone else.

Wear Proper Clothes

Wear Proper Clothes

This is one thing that women especially must follow during Ramadan. Women are supposed to wear Hijaab during Ramzan. If they do not wear, the rewards of fasting goes in vain. Men on the other side must avoid shorts.

Story first published: Monday, July 15, 2013, 15:04 [IST]
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