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An introduction to Ramadan
Ramadan is practised at vastly different
TIMES and in different CULTURES although
the core principles are the same
times
around
the
world
Muslim students break their fast
Merdeka Square in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2018
Free food is placed at the roadside in Karachi as iftar approaches
Social
distancing in
mosques and
public spaces
Virtually breaking
fast with friends
and family
Vaccinations
through
Ramadan
Working
from home
Literal Heat /
burning sensation
Noun
The 9th month of
the Islamic
calendar during
which healthy
Muslims fast from
dawn to sunset
The benefits of heating:
• Removal of harmful bacteria
• Purification of minerals
• Enhance the texture and taste
of food
• Aids digestion and prevents
acidity
• Even silicone chips are derived
from heating quartz sand up to
1800°C
Based on moon
sighting
• Studies have shown
that the moon
influences our moods
and physical cycles
• Rise and fall of the tide
and rain patterns
The Messengers of God received revelation in this month
Abraham
Suhuf
Moses
Tawrah
David
Zaboor
Jesus
Injeel
Muhammad
Qur’an
as a guide for humanity with clear proofs of guidance and the standard ˹to
distinguish between right and wrong˺. So whoever is present this month, let them fast.
But whoever is ill or on a journey, then ˹let them fast˺ an equal number of days ˹after
Ramadan˺. God intends ease for you, not hardship, so that you may complete the
prescribed period and proclaim the greatness of Allah for guiding you, and perhaps
you will be grateful.
Literal To hold
back / abstain
The path to mastery
Self control
---
of your most basic needs
If all else fails,
Control
yourself
Alter your
thoughts
Delete
negativity
Contemporary
fasting focuses
on detoxing
the body
decreasing
toxins,
promoting
blood flow and
increasing lung
volumes
Sawm includes
clearing the mind
from distractions,
preventing the
limbs from
indecency,
subduing the ego,
avoiding waste
and giving from
what you love
"Whoever does not give up false statements (i.e. telling lies), and evil
deeds, and speaking bad words to others, Allah is not in need of his
(fasting) leaving his food and drink.“ – Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Bukhari 6057
Annual training programme
TAQWA:
To
increase
mindfulness
of God
We are two parts –
body & soul.
The body is fueled by
food and drink, but
how about the soul?
• Mindful control
• Reflect and understand
God’s view through the
Qur’an
• Tilaawah: operationalise
the message
Morning meal
& prayers
Work/Study
Midday prayer
Give some
charity
Afternoon
prayer
Read Qur’an
Help family
Break fast
Evening prayer
Learn
Night prayer
Supplications
4am
9am
1pm
6pm
8pm
10
pm
• Do not make assumptions about who in
your team may be observing Ramadan –
Islam is a faith that welcomes people of
all races and backgrounds.
• Be aware and open to discussing
Ramadan and what support or
adjustments your team or neighbours
would like
• Providing allowance for prayer times,
considering annual leave requests and
requests for flexible work hours
recognising they’ll have late nights and
wont be taking a lunch break.
• Not inviting them social events in the
evenings or where food is served
• Colleagues who are fasting will not
expect others, who are not observing
Ramadan to do the same, so please
don’t feel anxious about making a cup
of tea for the team or eating your lunch.
• Recognise they may not have the family
and community support that other
Muslims may have
• Involve them and their families to iftar
meals where possible, recognising and
accommodating their different cultural
diet
• Support them in learning about
Ramadan and sawm through discussion
and share experiences
• Ease them into Ramadan practises where
there are allowances e.g. night prayers,
charitable giving
Discover ramadan - a guide for all
Discover ramadan - a guide for all

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Discover ramadan - a guide for all

  • 2. Ramadan is practised at vastly different TIMES and in different CULTURES although the core principles are the same
  • 4. Muslim students break their fast Merdeka Square in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2018
  • 5. Free food is placed at the roadside in Karachi as iftar approaches Social distancing in mosques and public spaces Virtually breaking fast with friends and family Vaccinations through Ramadan Working from home
  • 6. Literal Heat / burning sensation Noun The 9th month of the Islamic calendar during which healthy Muslims fast from dawn to sunset
  • 7. The benefits of heating: • Removal of harmful bacteria • Purification of minerals • Enhance the texture and taste of food • Aids digestion and prevents acidity • Even silicone chips are derived from heating quartz sand up to 1800°C
  • 8. Based on moon sighting • Studies have shown that the moon influences our moods and physical cycles • Rise and fall of the tide and rain patterns
  • 9. The Messengers of God received revelation in this month Abraham Suhuf Moses Tawrah David Zaboor Jesus Injeel Muhammad Qur’an
  • 10. as a guide for humanity with clear proofs of guidance and the standard ˹to distinguish between right and wrong˺. So whoever is present this month, let them fast. But whoever is ill or on a journey, then ˹let them fast˺ an equal number of days ˹after Ramadan˺. God intends ease for you, not hardship, so that you may complete the prescribed period and proclaim the greatness of Allah for guiding you, and perhaps you will be grateful.
  • 11. Literal To hold back / abstain
  • 12. The path to mastery Self control --- of your most basic needs If all else fails, Control yourself Alter your thoughts Delete negativity
  • 13. Contemporary fasting focuses on detoxing the body decreasing toxins, promoting blood flow and increasing lung volumes Sawm includes clearing the mind from distractions, preventing the limbs from indecency, subduing the ego, avoiding waste and giving from what you love "Whoever does not give up false statements (i.e. telling lies), and evil deeds, and speaking bad words to others, Allah is not in need of his (fasting) leaving his food and drink.“ – Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Bukhari 6057
  • 16. We are two parts – body & soul. The body is fueled by food and drink, but how about the soul?
  • 17.
  • 18.
  • 19. • Mindful control • Reflect and understand God’s view through the Qur’an • Tilaawah: operationalise the message
  • 20. Morning meal & prayers Work/Study Midday prayer Give some charity Afternoon prayer Read Qur’an Help family Break fast Evening prayer Learn Night prayer Supplications 4am 9am 1pm 6pm 8pm 10 pm
  • 21.
  • 22. • Do not make assumptions about who in your team may be observing Ramadan – Islam is a faith that welcomes people of all races and backgrounds. • Be aware and open to discussing Ramadan and what support or adjustments your team or neighbours would like • Providing allowance for prayer times, considering annual leave requests and requests for flexible work hours recognising they’ll have late nights and wont be taking a lunch break. • Not inviting them social events in the evenings or where food is served • Colleagues who are fasting will not expect others, who are not observing Ramadan to do the same, so please don’t feel anxious about making a cup of tea for the team or eating your lunch.
  • 23. • Recognise they may not have the family and community support that other Muslims may have • Involve them and their families to iftar meals where possible, recognising and accommodating their different cultural diet • Support them in learning about Ramadan and sawm through discussion and share experiences • Ease them into Ramadan practises where there are allowances e.g. night prayers, charitable giving