Ramadan ul Mubarak is a sacred event for Muslims around the world. Being the ninth month in the Islamic Hijri calendar which operates according to the lunar calendar. Occurring after Shaaban, this blessed month is dedicated to fasting (Sawm), prayer, charity (Zakat), and self-reflection.
The possible date of Ramadan 2025 is 1st March, on Saturday in Saudi Arabia if the Ramadan moon is sighted. During the upcoming Ramazan Kareem, believers will look to strengthen their bond with Allah (SWT) through enhanced worship, prayers and charitable acts.
Importance of Ramadan Kareem
Ramadan fasting is not merely avoiding food and drink from sehri to iftar time but a great practice to purify our souls. This sacred month teaches us patience, sacrifice, and service to humanity. Fasting in Ramadan offers multiple benefits and eternal rewards from Allah SWT if observed with sincerity and devotion following the Quran and sunnah of Hazrat Mohammad SAW.
Significance of Fasting in Ramadan
Ramadan fasting is one of the fundamental five pillars of Islam. The main purpose of Ramadan fasting is to please Allah SWT and observe sawm while showing gratitude to the Lord for the blessed month which is full of mercy and blessings. There are different ayats in the Quran about ramadan.In one of the ayats Allah says’’
[ “O you who have believed, decreed upon you is fasting as it was decreed upon those before you that you may become righteous.” ]
(Surah Al-Baqarah 2:183)
Ramadan fasting teaches us the lesson of self-discipline and faith-building. If we keep praying and reciting the Holy Quran while fasting in Ramadan, we can get closer to Allah SWT and enter Jannah.For enhanced blessings recite Surah Yaseen after or before fajr prayer.
Ramadan 2025 Sehri & Iftar Timings
Knowing the precise and accurate suhoor and iftar timing in Ramadan ul Mubarak is very important if you want to plan your Ramadan timetable. To get maximum rewards we need to perform enhanced worship while maintaining our spiritual and physical health. Following the Ramadan timetable and the Ramadan 2025 calendar is very important to get the most out of Ramazan Shareef.
Suhoor: It is a meal taken before the fajr which marks the beginning of fasting until maghrib time.
Iftar:It is the breaking of the fast in the evening before the maghrib prayer. Iftar is the moment of joy and gratitude as the believer has their meal after fasting throughout the day.
Both sehr and iftar are very important to be performed at proper times as our Holy Prophet Mohammad SAW said ‘’
[“The people will remain upon goodness as long as they hasten to break their fast.” ]
(Sahih al-Bukhari)
Ramadan Ashras and Duas
The month of Ramadan Kareem consists of three Ashras. The ashra is a period of ten days which makes Ramadan of 30 days. Every ashara in Ramadan has its own value and blessings. According to Islam, these ashra are entitled as follows.
1:Ashra e Rehmat :(First Ten day of mercy)
2:Ashra e Maghfirat: Next ten days of Forgiveness
3:Last ten days of salvation from Hellfire
Duas of Ashra e ramadanmoon is
The start of the first Ashra is marked by the first day of Ramadan when the ramadan moon is sighted and and the first sehri is performed.
Dua of 1st Ashra:
” رَّبِّ اغْفِرْ وَارْحَمْ وَأَنتَ خَيْرُ الرَّاحِمِين ”
Translation:[O! My Lord forgives and has Mercy, and You are the Best of Merciful]
Dua of Second Ashra:
”اَسْتَغْفِرُ ” اللهَ رَبِّىْ مِنْ كُلِّ ذَنْۢبٍ وَّاَتُوْبُ اِلَيْهِ ”
Translation:[ I ask forgiveness of my sins from Allah, my Lord, and I turn to Him.]
Dua for Third Ashra:
” اَللَّهُمَّ أَجِرْنِي مِنَ النَّارِ ”
Translation: [ ‘’ O Allah, save me from the fire of Hell ‘’ ]
Worship and prayers in Ramadan
Ramadan ul Mubarak is a great opportunity to bless ourselves with the mercy of Allah by offering maximum worship and acts of virtue. It is in fact the best time to feed our souls with the blessings of Allah and divine connection. Some of the significant spiritual practices during the sacred month are as follows.
1. Taraweeh Prayers
Taraweeh prayer also called Qyam e Rmadan is a special ramadan night prayer performed after the isha prayer. It is the most recommended sunnah dedicated to recitation and listening to the Quran.
2. Recitation of the Holy Quran
Ramadan is the month in which the holy book was revealed on Hazrat Muhammad SAW. Therefore recitation of the Quran brings immense blessings and thawab in this month. Multiple benefits and rewards are offered on uttering every letter, word, and ayat of this sacred book.
3. Giving Charity (Zakat & Sadaqah)
The month of ramadan and Charity both go hand in hand. During this blessed month, the rewards and value of charity are increased multiple times. We can offer voluntary charity to the poor called sadaqah as well as the obligatory zakat which should be paid to deserving people by those muslims who are financially well off.
Ramadan ul Mubarak and sins Forgiveness
During Ramazan Shareef, the doors of Hell are closed and those of Jannah (Paradise) are opened by Allah. It means that all our sins can be forgiven if we fast with sincerity and worship Allah because Ramadan is the month of mercy
.”And when My servants ask you concerning Me, indeed I am near. I respond to the invocation of the supplicant when he calls upon Me…” (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:186)
Laylatul Qadr – The Night of Power
Laylatul Qadr or the Night of Power is the most powerful night which occurs on one of the odd nights in the last Ashra of Ramazan Sharif. On this blessed night, muslims perform enhanced worship and do Quranic recitation because the first revelation of the Quran occurred on this night.
[“Indeed, We sent the Qur’an down during the Night of Decree. And what can make you know what is the Night of Decree? The Night of Decree is better than a thousand months.”]
(Surah Al-Qadr 97:1-3)
Conclusion
Ramadan is not just a month of fasting but a great opportunity for spiritual elevation, self-discipline, and connection with Allah (SWT). With ramadan fasting, prayers, Quranic recitation, and acts of charity, Muslims can get closer to Allah and be successful in life and afterwards.
The three Ashras of Ramadan remind us of mercy, forgiveness, and salvation. During the occurrence of Laylatul Qadr, we get even more blessings and rewards if we pray to Allah SWT and do recitation of Quran. As we prepare for Ramadan 2025, let us embrace its teachings and bless ourselves with the virtues of Ramazan Sharif.