Ramadan is almost around the corner, a month when all Muslims find peace and blessings. Muslims try their best to make the most out of it through fasting, praying, and reading the Quran.
Ramadan is celebrated by all Muslims in many different ways around the world to wish Ramadan Mubarak to each other.
These words are repeated during Ramadan, but most people don’t know the meaning of Ramadan Mubarak, which we will discuss in this article. Now let’s get to the main point of this talk and let’s discuss the meaning of Ramadan Mubarak.
What is the meaning of Ramadan Mubarak?
Ramadan is a very special and holy month for Muslims. In this month Muslims use to fast and try to practice the teachings of Islam by sharing whatever they can, Zakat, being generous, and worshiping.
Fasting is a duty of every Muslim except those who are sick, old, and have children. Fasting can be defined as not drinking or eating anything from sunrise to sunset, as this is the best practice for physical health.
When Ramadan arrives people wish each other by saying, Ramadan Kareem or Ramadan Mubarak.
So when we wish people Ramadan Mubarak it means: Mubarak means Blessed, Ramadan Mubarak means have Blessed Ramadan.
People from all over the world use the Ramadan Kareem phrase. But other places mostly use Ramadan Mubarak to wish each other. So, it is totally up to you which phrase you like the most.
What is the meaning of Ramadan in Islam?
Ramadan is the 9th month of the Islamic lunar calendar. The most important thing you need to know about Ramadan is its religious significance. Here are some of them:
- It is considered the most blessed month of the year because our Prophet (PBUH) started receiving revelations from The Holy Quran in Ramadan.
- It was the month when other Holy Books of Allah ( Suhuf, The Torah, Zaboor, The Bible) were sent to their respective Prophets. ( Ibraham, Moses, David, and Jesus, Peace be upon them).
- The last 10 days of this month have The most blessed Night ( laylatul qadr). Any person that prays will be rewarded with blessings equivalent to that of a thousand months’ worship.
- It is the month in which you fast during the day and prays during the night, with the sole aim of pleasing The Almighty and getting His blessings.
- It is a test of your belief, piety, and patience.
- It improves your health- physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional.
- As fasting is not demonstrative worship, in the sense that no one would know you are fasting unless you tell them, observing it with all seriousness and religious fervor is proof of your commitment to Allah. And He will surely reward you by increasing your status in the Hereafter.
For any act of worship, you do during this month, whether it’s offering Salah or zikr or reading the Quran, your rewards will be increased tenfold.
So, to all my fellow Muslims, please make good use of this month and ask for Allah’s Blessings and Mercy, and ask for His Forgiveness.
Why do Muslims celebrate Ramadan?
The month of Ramadan is considered to be the most pious month because this is the month in which the Quran was revealed.
This is the only month that contains in it the night of decree (Laylatul Qadr), which is better than the worship of a thousand months.
The Holy month of Ramadan is explained in the verse of the Quran in Surah Baqarah clearly. There are multiple reasons that Muslims love the holy month of Ramadan:
- The atmosphere of fasting together and walking on the street wishing to ALL the people you meet Ramadan Mubarak is so mesmerizing.
- Doing almost everything together as a family: suhur ( the meal before fasting), Iftar (the meal after fasting), praying, and reciting the Quran.
- Seeing all the people who are trying to improve themselves ( stop smoking, give to charity, help each other ..)
- If once you were late and the adhan of maghrib comes (declaring the time of breaking the fasting) and you were out, everyone (literally) will offer you to join him, you can see people preparing a large table in cafés or shops or mosques, etc.. which everyone can sit and break their fasting and eat as much as they can.
- During the last ten days of Ramadan, there’s the night of al qadr when the skies are open and all the prayers will be answered.
- We close Ramadan with Eid which is the day of celebration and happiness
How do Muslim fast Ramadan Mubarak?
Every year in the month of Ramadan, the majority of Muslims fast from dawn to sunset, abstaining from food, drink, and sexual relations. Those who are sick, pregnant, elderly, or traveling, can make up an equal number of days later in the year.
If they are physically unable to do this, they can feed a needy person for every day missed. Fasting in Arabic is called, “Siyam” or “Saum,” which means ‘to be at rest.’ Just so you know that contrary to what many people believe, fasting did not start with Muhammad. It started with the prophet Ibraham like other practices of Islam.
All the messengers and prophets who followed Ibraham, including Moses and Jesus, observed these religious practices: praying, Fasting, Zakat, and Hajj.
So fasting is a blessing from God. If we can practice our religious duties the way we are supposed to, we get many benefits. Furthermore, these practices allow us to be more conscious of God in our lives.
How should I wish someone a “happy Ramadan”?
Many Muslims around the globe have a familiar saying to wish each other a “happy Ramadan” and it is “Ramadan Mubarak”, which means “blessed Ramadan”
On the other hand, there is “Ramadan Kareem” another commonly used saying among people in Ramadan, which means “generous Ramadan” according to the Arabic language.
So whether it is Ramadan Kareem or Ramadan Mubarak, I wish all Muslims around the world to have all the happiness and blessings of these holy days. and may Allah accept our worship and sincerity this month.
