My Ramadan Cards
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The gates of Paradise are opened on the first night of Ramadan and stay open the whole month!
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Ramadan
(Ra-ma-daan)
رَمَضَان
The ninth month of the Islamic calendar — the month of fasting
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Fasting is a secret between you and Allah — nobody can see if you are truly fasting except Him!
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Sawm
(Sawm)
صَوْم
Fasting — not eating or drinking from dawn to sunset
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During Ramadan, the naughty devils are chained up, so it is easier to be good!
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Suhur
(Su-hoor)
سُحُوْر
The pre-dawn meal eaten before fasting begins
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The reward for every good deed in Ramadan is multiplied 70 times! That is like getting 70 presents instead of one!
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Iftar
(If-taar)
إِفْطَار
The meal eaten at sunset to break the fast
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Even while you sleep during a fast, you are earning reward from Allah!
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Niyyah
(Niy-yah)
نِيَّة
Intention — you must intend in your heart to fast
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The Prophet (Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam) said: 'Fast and you will be healthy!' Fasting is good for your body too.
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Taraweeh
(Ta-raa-weeh)
تَرَاوِيْح
Special night prayers in Ramadan — 20 Rak'at after Isha
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The fish in the sea make dua for people who are fasting! Even the animals know!
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Quran
(Qur-aan)
قُرْآن
The Holy Book of Allah — first revealed in Ramadan
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Ramadan means 'burning heat' in Arabic — because this month burns away our sins!
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Dua
(Du-aa)
دُعَاء
Prayer or supplication — asking Allah for something
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If you give someone food to break their fast, you get the same reward as their fast without their reward decreasing!
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Sadaqah
(Sa-da-qah)
صَدَقَة
Charity — giving to those in need
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The first 10 days of Ramadan are the Days of Mercy — Allah showers extra mercy on everyone!
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Rahmah
(Rah-mah)
رَحْمَة
Mercy — the first 10 days of Ramadan are Days of Mercy
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The angels say 'Ameen' to the dua of a fasting person. That means your prayers are extra powerful!
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Maghfirah
(Magh-fi-rah)
مَغْفِرَة
Forgiveness — the middle 10 days are Days of Forgiveness
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The Holy Quran was first sent down from heaven in the month of Ramadan!
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Tilawah
(Ti-laa-wah)
تِلَاوَة
Recitation — reading the Quran aloud
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The middle 10 days are the Days of Forgiveness — Allah forgives the sins of those who ask!
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Sabr
(Sabr)
صَبْر
Patience — a key quality needed while fasting
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The Prophet (Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam) was the most generous person, and he was even MORE generous in Ramadan!
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Shukr
(Shukr)
شُكْر
Gratitude — being thankful to Allah for His blessings
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You are halfway through Ramadan! Keep going — every single moment of your fast counts!
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Taqwa
(Taq-waa)
تَقْوٰى
God-consciousness — awareness of Allah in everything you do
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If someone is rude to you while fasting, just say: 'I am fasting.' No need to argue!
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Dhikr
(Dhikr)
ذِكْر
Remembrance of Allah — saying His names and praises
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The Battle of Badr happened on the 17th of Ramadan — the first great victory of Islam with only 313 Muslims!
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Badr
(Badr)
بَدْر
The first great battle of Islam, fought on 17th Ramadan
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Reading even one letter of the Quran earns you 10 rewards — and in Ramadan that is multiplied even more!
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Ajr
(Ajr)
أَجْر
Reward — what you earn from Allah for good deeds
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Dates are the Sunnah food to break your fast with. The Prophet (Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam) loved dates!
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Tawbah
(Taw-bah)
تَوْبَة
Repentance — sincerely turning back to Allah after a mistake
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Makkah was peacefully conquered on the 20th of Ramadan in the 8th year after Hijrah!
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Fath
(Fat-h)
فَتْح
Conquest or opening — Makkah was conquered on 20th Ramadan
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The last 10 nights have begun! These are the most special nights of the WHOLE YEAR!
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I'tikaf
(I'-ti-kaaf)
اِعْتِكَاف
Spiritual retreat — staying in the Masjid to worship in the last 10 days
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The Prophet (Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam) would stay up all night worshipping in the last 10 days!
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Qiyam
(Qi-yaam)
قِيَام
Standing in prayer at night — especially in Ramadan
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Laylat al-Qadr could be tonight! One night of worship on this night is better than 1,000 months!
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Qadr
(Qadr)
قَدْر
Power, destiny or honour — as in Laylat al-Qadr
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1,000 months is more than 83 years! Imagine getting that much reward in just one night!
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Malaaikah
(Ma-laa-i-kah)
مَلَائِكَة
Angels — they descend to earth on Laylat al-Qadr
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The special dua for Laylat al-Qadr is: 'O Allah, You love to pardon, so pardon me!'
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Afw
(Af-w)
عَفْو
Pardon — Allah loves to pardon, so we ask for His pardon
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Angels come down to earth on Laylat al-Qadr in such huge numbers that the earth is crowded with them!
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Jannah
(Jan-nah)
جَنَّة
Paradise — the beautiful garden Allah has prepared for believers
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Many scholars say the 27th night is most likely Laylat al-Qadr — make the most of tonight!
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Laylah
(Lay-lah)
لَيْلَة
Night — as in Laylat al-Qadr, the Night of Power
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Do not forget to pay Sadaqat al-Fitr before Eid so everyone can celebrate!
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Fitrah
(Fit-rah)
فِطْرَة
The charity given before Eid prayer — Sadaqat al-Fitr
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The night before Eid is called the 'Night of Reward' — Allah gives gifts to the fasting people!
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Jaizah
(Jaa-i-zah)
جَائِزَة
Prize or reward — the night before Eid is the Night of Reward
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Eid Mubarak! Allah is so pleased with everyone who fasted. The angels cheer for us on Eid morning!
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Eid
(Eed)
عِيْد
Festival or celebration — Eid ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan
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