What is the significance of Ramadan?
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In the Qu'ran, God proclaims that "fasting has been written down (as obligatory) upon you, as it was upon those before you". According to the earliest hadith, this refers to the Jewish practice of fasting on Yom Kippur.
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The Month of Ramadan is not only to observe fast and pray, but also to enjoy the essence of Islam. It teaches the Muslims to better discipline themselves, to sacrifice and contain their worldly desires, at the same time it teaches them to love their fellow Muslims and to help those in need, it also fosters their appreciation toward what they have, be they Muslim or not. It is a very humbling experience for the Muslims.
For the Muslims, Ramadan is also a time for opportunity for self-purification. Fasting is a way for them to experience the suffering of the less fortunate ones and to move closer towards God and ask for repentance.
In some Muslims, eating during inappropriate times during the Ramadan can be a crime. In Algeria 6 people were even prosecuted for this and send to jail for four years.
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