Questions about Suhoor and Iftar. Suhoor and Iftar (morning and evening meals)

Muslim fasting in Ramadan- this is abstinence from food, drink and sexual intercourse from the beginning of dawn until sunset, immediately after which all this becomes permissible. At the same time, one must take a responsible attitude toward the spiritual content of fasting—temporarily depriving oneself of certain benefits as a form of worshiping the Lord and fulfilling His commands.

Fasting is not a diet, but primarily the worship of God and the education of the spirit. But along with the intention of worshiping the Almighty, you can have a specific and measurable intention to throw off overweight and get healthier. Improving the health of the body is a godly matter.

Read about the essence of the post in a special article.

Additionally, during the month of fasting, believers collectively recite the Tarawih prayer. Every day they read the Koran or a translation of its meanings, try to pay zakat within a month, read more, establish relationships with people, forgive others, pray more, go to visit, give treats, help others, etc. This is all desirable, unlike mandatory abstinence from food, drink and marital sexual intercourse.

Read about how to perform the Tarawih prayer.

2. When does fasting and Ramadan begin in 2018?

The day before the start of Ramadan there may be adjustments in the start date of the new lunar month. You should focus on the opinion of the local mufti, the local centralized religious organization.

Ramadan usually lasts 29 days, there is even a mention of this in the Sunnah. Lunar year Almost 11 days shorter than the sun!

3. Who is obliged to fast?

There are conditions under which fasting becomes canonically obligatory:

Physical ability to fast.

4. How to fast during Ramadan?

Each day of fasting consists of 2 periods.

Abstinence period- from dawn (the start time of the morning Fajr prayer) to sunset (before the start of the 4th Maghrib prayer). During this time, you should not drink, eat or have sexual relations with your spouse. You can kiss and hug your wife (husband). This does not break the fast. Only sexual intercourse is prohibited.

The period when eating, drinking and sexual relations are permitted- from sunset (with the beginning of the 4th Maghrib prayer) to dawn (the beginning of the morning Fajr prayer), that is, the night period of the day. Traditionally, this period begins with breaking the fast (drinking clean water and use, for example, dates).

For example: on the first day of fasting in your city, dawn (not sunrise, but the dawn that appears about an hour and a half before sunrise) begins at 3:40, and sunset at 22:50, that is, you fast (abstain) from 3:40 to 22:50. And between 22:50 and the next dawn, everything becomes permissible.

You can (1) say the intention to fast to yourself, out loud, or (2) just think about it mentally in the evening or immediately after eating before dawn. Read below about how to do this.

5. Suhur and intention for fasting

Suhur is the pre-dawn meal during the fasting period of the month of Ramadan.

Suhur and the intention to fast are related to each other in that they are essentially two actions before the onset of a period of abstinence.

Example: If the Fajr prayer begins at 5:40, then Suhoor lasts until 5:40. And nothing more. And the fact that some leave time “in reserve” and stop eating at 5:20, canonical justification does not have. There is no such need, especially when long days and short nights.

Intention(niyat)- presence in the heart of desire and determination to fast, following the command of the Lord. The location of the intention is the heart, but you can verbally pronounce the text of the intention.

Example of intention for a post:

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“Navaitu an asuma sawma fard minal-fajri ilal-maghribi khalisan lil-lahi ta’ala”

نَوَيْتُ أَنْ أَصُومَ صَوْمَ فَرْضٍ مِنَ الْفَجْرِ إِلَى الْمَغْرِبِ خَالِصًا ِللهِ تَعَالَى

Translation:
“I intend to observe the obligatory fast from dawn to sunset, doing it sincerely for the sake of the Almighty.”

Niyat must be “set” before dawn (the intention to fast can be present in the thoughts and heart even after sunset in the evening, on the eve of the day of fasting). From ‘Aisha it is transmitted: “The fast of one who does not determine it [with his heart’s intention] before dawn is invalid.”

After pronouncing the intention and with the beginning of the Fajr (dawn) prayer, you enter the state of fasting.

What if I forgot my intention in the morning?

For more information about intention and practical issues related to it, see the special extended article .

After the sun sets (it is time for the 4th Maghrib prayer), there comes a period when drinking, eating and intimate relations with your spouse are allowed.

6. Iftar. What to say in the evening before eating?

The period when everything is permitted begins with Iftar (breaking the fast).

Iftar- This evening reception food during the fasting period during the month of Ramadan.

Dua No. 1

اَللَّهُمَّ لَكَ صُمْتُ، وَ عَلَى رِزْقِكَ أَفْطَرْتُ

وَ عَلَيْكَ تَوَكَّلْتُ وَ بِكَ آمَنْتُ .

ذَهَبَ الظَّمَأُ وَ ابْتَلَّتِ الْعُرُوقُ

وَ ثَبَتَ الْأَجْرُ إِنْ شَاءَ اللهُ تَعَالىَ .

يَا وَاسِعَ الْفَضْلِ اغْفِرْ لِي

اَلْحَمْدُ لِلهِ الَّذِي أَعَانَنِي فَصُمْتُ ،

وَ رَزَقَنِي فَأَفْطَرْتُ .

Transcription:
Allahumma lakya sumtu wa ‘alaya rizkykya aftartu wa ‘alaikya tavakkyaltu wa bikya aamantu. Zehebe zzomeu wabtellatil-'uruuku wa sebetal-ajru in she'allaahu ta'ala. Ya vaasial-fadligfir lii. Alhamdu lillayahil-lyazii e‘aanani fa sumtu wa razaqaniye fa aftartu.

Translation:
“O Almighty, I fasted for Your sake [so that You would be pleased with me]. I ended my fast with what You gave me. I relied on You and believed in You. The thirst has gone, the veins have been filled with moisture, and the reward has been established, if You wish. O Possessor of boundless mercy, forgive my sins. Praise be to the Lord, who helped me fast and provided me with what I broke my fast with.”

Dua No. 2

Transcription:
“Allahumma lakya sumtu wa ‘alaya rizkykya aftartu wa ‘alaikya tavakkyaltu wa bikya aamant. Ya vaasi'al-fadli-gfir liy. Al-hamdu lil-lyahil-lyazi e’aanani fa sumtu wa razakani fa aftart.”

اَللَّهُمَّ لَكَ صُمْتُ وَ عَلَى رِزْقِكَ أَفْطَرْتُ وَ عَلَيْكَ تَوَكَّلْتُ وَ بِكَ آمَنْتُ. يَا وَاسِعَ الْفَضْلِ اغْفِرْ لِي. اَلْحَمْدُ ِللهِ الَّذِي أَعَانَنِي فَصُمْتُ وَ رَزَقَنِي فَأَفْطَرْتُ

Translation:
“O Lord, I fasted for You (for the sake of Your pleasure with me) and, using Your blessings, I broke my fast. I hope in You and believe in You. Forgive me, O One whose mercy is limitless. Praise be to the Almighty, Who helped me fast and fed me when I broke my fast.”

Dua No. 3

Transcription:
“Allahumma lakya sumtu wa bikya aamantu wa aleykya tawakkyaltu wa ‘ala rizkykya aftartu. Fagfirli yay gaffaru ma kaddamtu wa ma akhhartu.”

اَللَّهُمَّ لَكَ صُمْتُ

وَ بِكَ آمَنْتُ

وَ عَلَيْكَ تَوَكَّلْتُ

وَ عَلَى رِزْقِكَ أَفْطَرْتُ.

فَاغْفِرْ لِي يَا غَفَّارُ مَا قَدَّمْتُ

وَ مَا أَخَّرْتُ

Translation:
“O Lord, I fasted for You (for the sake of Your pleasure with me), believed in You, relied on You and broke my fast using Your gifts. Forgive me for past and future sins, O All-Forgiving One!”

7. What diet is preferable for a fasting person?

Everything is individual. Some fasting people work physically, others intellectually, and some avoid work altogether (not an option for a believer). For this reason, you should choose your diet based on the benefits to the body, physical activity and daily routine during fasting.

It is necessary to drink in the evening and during the morning meal more water, eat fruits and only after that vegetables, cereals, dried fruits, fish, etc. In the evening it is better to eat something that is quickly digested (fruits and vegetables), and during suhoor (pre-dawn meal) - something that takes longer to digest, for example, nuts and protein foods (eggs, fish or meat). Try to focus on water at least 30 minutes before meals, so that you do not dilute your gastric juice with it immediately before eating. After eating, it is also advisable to wait for the obvious feeling of thirst (about 40 minutes after eating), thereby facilitating and speeding up digestion.

At night, it is necessary to replenish the body's water balance. Try to drink up to 2 liters of clean water between evening and morning meals. We recommend Trillionaire water. It is glacial and does not contain artificial impurities.

Please note that fasting is healing because during fasting the body burns (utilizes) the remaining reserves. Water is the main source of removal of waste from this process from the body. If you don't have enough water, all the processed toxins will accumulate inside you and poison your body.

Suhoor (pre-dawn meal). For Suhoor, it is better to eat foods that take longer to digest, such as cereals, nuts and protein foods (eggs, fish or meat). Focus on what contains a lot of fiber and protein. Fiber prevents the rapid onset of hunger, nourishes the body and cleanses the intestines, which are 70% responsible for our immune system, and protein is construction material our body, very important and necessary. But do not eat proteins mixed with fruits and do not drink plenty of water. Try to focus on water at least 30 minutes before meals, so that you do not dilute your gastric juice with it immediately before eating. I also recommend eating your favorite “live” fermented milk product, such as yogurt, kefir or matsoni. One glass. It is useful to mix it with one clove of garlic, cut into medium, easy-to-swallow pieces. If you don’t chew the garlic and don’t cut it too finely, there will be no smell. But there are very, very many benefits from it for our body. The fermented milk product must certainly contain live bacteria. It may cost a little more, but this is the product that is useful.

Iftar (evening meal). On an empty stomach, water, plenty of water and fruits. And only forty minutes after this - eating. During this time, you can calmly pray, performing the Maghrib prayer, and read a du’a or a few pages from a useful book. During iftar (evening meal), focus on fruits, green salads, and vegetables. That is, something that contains a lot of fiber and is easy to digest. After eating, it is also advisable to wait for a clear feeling of thirst (about 40 minutes after eating), thereby facilitating and speeding up digestion.

Between evening and morning meals, sleep is a must!

After a pre-dawn meal, you should also sleep, especially if you then have to go to work. When you wake up, disperse imaginary fatigue and drowsiness with exercises and a contrast shower. Use gels and shampoos with a pleasant aroma.

On fasting days, use perfume (read more about using alcohol perfume). Pleasant aromas and smells activate the brain, add festivity, inspiration, and set you up for an active and productive day.

8. What can break my fast during the day?

If you understand what the essence of fasting is (see the answer to the first question), then, according to the canonical rules, fasting is violated by: intentional consumption of food, water and sexual intercourse during daylight hours (during the period of abstinence).

For those who are fasting for the first time, it is important to know that a lot of far-fetched prohibitions are published on the Internet.

Fasting is abstinence from food, drink and sexual intercourse from dawn to sunset, immediately after which all this becomes permissible.

You can swallow saliva.

10. Fasting of a woman. What are the features?

During the postpartum period and during menstruation, fasting by women is prohibited (haram), regardless of age and marital status. Missed days are made up one by one at the end of Ramadan, either split or in a row. More details .

While fasting, you can kiss your wife (husband) and hug. The Prophet Muhammad himself (may Allah bless him and greet him) kissed his wife ‘Aisha in Ramadan and hugged him in daytime, which is conveyed from her words in several reliable hadiths.

It is important to understand: only sexual intercourse breaks the fast. Hugs with your wife (husband), caresses and kisses do not affect the validity of the fast. The relationship between husband and wife should bloom in any month and any day of the year. Ramadan is no exception. The only thing that is prohibited during the day during fasting is sexual intercourse.

Of course, if a husband and wife have reasonable fears that kissing and hugging may lead to sexual intercourse, then they will abstain from this even during fasting hours. But in this case, they should compensate for this abstinence from kisses and hugs with an abundance of them at night. As modern family practice shows, without this, relationships grow cold, coarse, callous, and eventually die after a few years of marriage. It is not religion that leads to this, but its incorrect understanding and the lack of basic skills to live with joy, happiness and a deep, living feeling of gratitude to each other and to God.

12. Should water and dates be consumed before du‘a or after du‘a?

First of all - water and 1-3 dates.

The Prophet Muhammad (may the Almighty bless him and welcome him) did this: while breaking his fast, he first drank water and could eat a few dates, then performed the evening prayer and namaz and then ate.

13. Is it possible to brush your teeth during the day?

Brushing your teeth with a miswak or a toothbrush does not break your fast. It is better to refrain from using toothpaste during fasting or use it in small quantities. If a person uses it, they must be careful not to swallow it.

‘Amir ibn Rabi’a said: “I saw how the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of God be upon him) constantly and repeatedly used miswak during fasting.” The lack of specification in the hadith suggests that the miswak could be either fresh or dried. This is what al-Bukhari and those who agreed with him on this thought. And fresh miswak has both taste and aroma.

“Ibn Sirin said that you can brush your teeth with fresh (wet) miswak. They asked him: “But it has taste, doesn’t it?!” He replied: “And water has a taste, but you rinse your mouth with it during fasting [which does not affect its reality in any way].”

14. How to deal with bad breath during the day?

When a person doesn't eat for a long time, sometimes my breath starts to smell bad. I note that if it smells really bad, then these are problems with the intestines and digestion, which need to be solved in consultation with a doctor, and fasting has nothing to do with it. Here are simple tips on how to minimize bad breath:

Thoroughly brush your teeth with a special floss and brush with toothpaste after the pre-dawn meal (suhur);

After sleeping during the period of abstinence (fasting), brush your teeth with a miswak or a brush with a very small amount of toothpaste on it. Use a brush or a special device to clean the tongue and the root of the tongue from germs. The main reason unpleasant odor What comes out of the mouth is precisely the accumulation of microbes at the root of the tongue;

Use fragrant oils or perfume throughout the day, especially after your morning shower. Applying quality oil or perfume to the abdominal or chest area interrupts bad smell for almost the whole day.

15. Is it possible to taste food while cooking?

Without ingestion, it does not break the fast. Imam al-Bukhari, in his collection of hadiths, quotes the words of the famous companion of the Prophet Muhammad Ibn ‘Abbas: “There is nothing reprehensible in tasting food [in the process of preparing it] while fasting.”

16. How to respond to criticism from others?

Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of God be upon him) said: “Fasting is protection [from committing sins in mortal life and the fire of Hell in eternal life]. If any of you is fasting, then let him not scold or shout. And if he is insulted or hit, he will say: “Truly, I am fasting, I am fasting.”

It is important to minimize negative emotions and maximize positive ones, be able to direct the released energy to useful things (in the first half of the day - emphasis on intellectual work, in the second - on physical work). And the most important thing is the psychological attitude. Twist all your thoughts, words and deeds around priority goals and projects. When you learn this in practice, there will simply be no time and energy left for grievances and negative emotions.

17. Is fasting accepted if a person does not perform namaz?

Fasting (if the necessary conditions for it are present) is accepted as an independent separate form of worship of God. Whether or not a person performs prayer does not affect this.

It is useful to know that if a person denies the fivefold prayer, but fasts, then his faith is in question. If a person agrees that prayer is obligatory, but first decided to practice only fasting, then he needs to start praying as soon as possible. These are two important pillars of religious practice, but each is distinct.

It is also important to take into account that some people do not perform namaz yet, since they have only recently accepted Islam. Some people start with fasting, others with prayer. In any case, this approach cannot be condemned. Any Muslim started with something and gradually introduced himself to all the obligatory rituals (,).

18. How to determine the time when you can eat and when you can’t, based on the prayer schedule?

You can eat and drink before the Fajr prayer begins (this is about an hour and a half before sunrise). But the ban on everything applies from the onset of Fajr until the onset of the Maghrib prayer, which begins immediately after sunset.

20. Is it possible to take a shower, swim in a pool or in the sea during fasting?

Yes, you can. There are no restrictions on the use of water during fasting, except for drinking.

The essence of fasting is abstaining from food, drink and sexual relations during the daytime. If you swim or wash without swallowing water, this does not break your fast during the day.

Opinions about restrictions on bathing during Lent, which you can find on the Internet, have been around since the very beginning of the formation of Muslim theology. But! These are just speculations, they have no basis, much less reliable canonical justification (Koran and Sunnah).

For example, in the collection of hadiths of Imam al-Bukhari there is a separate topic “Full body washing (bathing) for those observing fasting,” where he collected, among other things, the opinions of his companions that it is possible to rinse your mouth during fasting, taste food, use miswak, wash, bathe, visit the bathhouse, etc.

22. Is fasting valid if you sleep through suhoor (morning meal)?

The importance of the morning meal is evidenced, for example, the following words Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him): “Take food before dawn [on fasting days]! Truly, in the suhoor (morning meal) there is God’s grace (barakat)!” . Morning meal is highly desirable.

If you overslept, but even before going to bed you planned (had the intention) to fast on the coming day, then after sleep you continue to fast as usual.

And don’t be afraid of not eating or drinking for Suhoor. At the end of the day, you will be truly surprised at how easy everything went.

23. Some beginners argue that you need to sleep during Ramadan, because when you sleep, you won’t accidentally eat something and you won’t swear.

This is what lazy people and parasites say, suffering “for the sake of Allah” and living at the expense of others: their older brother (sister), parents, or on “kafir” social benefits.

The Koran says:

“To those who make efforts (diligent, persistent, purposeful), and do this to please the Almighty [with a prayer for His mercy and forgiveness; does before Him, His power, for the benefit of faith and spirituality, for the sake of the triumph of the Word of God and eternal values, and not to please passions and base desires; not out of revenge or to spite someone; without proving to others that he is smarter, more influential and richer... Who puts in efforts before God], to those people the Almighty will open blessed paths [to achieving comprehensive success in the worldly and eternal; will provide a way out of hopeless situations; will lead you out of the darkness of hopelessness to a brightly lit “path” of hope and confidence in tomorrow]. [Know] there is no doubt that Allah (God, Lord) is with those who are noble in deeds and actions” (see).

Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “[The best are those] who do not become a burden for others.”

Diligence and work are an integral part Everyday life Muslim. He believes in inevitability Doomsday not in language, but in deeds, he repeatedly read in the Koran that it will be announced “that you did". You will have to pay for idleness and parasitism.

24. How long can a person survive without water and food? Can he die if he doesn't drink water for 17-18 hours in the summer?

Maybe if he has serious problems with health and for him, water is an important factor affecting the functioning of the body (for example, those who have diseased kidneys or diabetes).

If a person is healthy, then replenishing the water balance at night will compensate for daytime abstinence. You need to drink up to 2 liters of clean water at night.

Tea, coffee, compotes, lemonades and juices do not belong to the concept of water. The first thing we need is clean drinking water.

If you fast, you will feel that even on long days for our latitude summer days Difficulties with depriving yourself of food and drink may arise only in the first 3-4 days, or may not arise at all. The following days will show that even without water a person can live for such a number of hours, receiving many benefits, including for health, as well as great pleasure.

25. In what cases can you skip a post?

- The man is seriously ill

- gone crazy,

- went on a journey, and fasting is difficult for him,

- woman got pregnant

- The woman started her period.

26. What to do if a person has not made up for the missed days since the last fast?

As usual, he fasts during the month of Ramadan. At the end of Ramadan, he will plan to make up for what he missed, for example, for the winter period.

27. I am 50 years old. This year is the first post. What to do with previous missed posts?

If you were not a Muslim before the age of 50 (there was no awareness of religious beliefs), then by starting religious practice, just like a neophyte, you do not restore anything.

If you had conscious religious beliefs, were familiar with the tenets of faith and religious practice, one of the five pillars of which is obligatory fasting in the month of Ramadan, but still did not fast, then you need to make up for everything, starting from puberty or after it, when you became aware of religious beliefs, consciously believed.

28. Is Tarawih obligatory?

No, not required. This is the sunnah. More about this prayer .

29. I want to read Tarawih in the mosque, but I don’t know how. What should I do?

This is not an insurmountable obstacle. Come to the mosque in a state ritual purity(transition to full ablution and small ablution), pronounce the intention to perform prayer together with the imam and repeat all the movements after him.

You, of course, should immediately begin to memorize the prayer formulas necessary for prayer. The book “Muslim Prayer Practice” will help you with this or go to the website - ... But having not yet learned anything from the prayer formulas, you can still safely join the imam of the mosque during his prayer-namaz. Don't be afraid of anything during your training. Learn, make mistakes, but don't stop. For every step you take, you will receive a reward from God.

30. Reading Tarawih prayer at home.

A believer can perform the Tarawih prayer at home, alone or with members of his household. This is possible and canonically will be complete.

31. Pregnant and breastfeeding women.

During pregnancy and breastfeeding, it is strictly forbidden to fast. This can cause irreparable harm to the fetus (newborn child) and will ultimately turn out to be a serious sin before God. This is not only practically, but also canonically prohibited. We have materials on this topic with a detailed explanation and a way out of the situation when a woman every two years and...

32. How to combine fasting and work?

Take a vacation

Take a vacation for the last 10 days of fasting,

Arrange to work from home

Sleep during the day instead of lunch

A minimum of pointless activities in your free time after work,

Eat right and only healthy foods,

Get enough sleep on the weekends.

Should a fasting person change his work schedule for the period of Ramadan, say, go on vacation, or does life continue as usual?

I can’t say for sure, because, for example, in summer period Many people have vacations and can combine them. At the same time, by remaining in the usual working rhythm, you can seriously exceed your monthly plan, since there are no breaks for tea, coffee, breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and idle talk. My experience of fasting during Ramadan (since 1987) confirms that productivity and efficiency increase dramatically during this time. For this, strict self-discipline and daily routine are important, as well as proper nutrition and timely sleep. And of course - goals “packed” into deadlines!

I myself observed fasting while studying in an ordinary Moscow school in the 80s, and while passing very difficult exams at the university in the 90s, and since 1997, holding unusually energy-intensive Friday lectures and sermons, as well as speaking at live on television and radio broadcasts. Fasting did not hinder me in all this, but helped me. The main thing is (1) as soon as the opportunity arises, try to compensate for the lack of sleep (more than five days of its accumulation can greatly harm your health both during Ramadan and in any other month), (2) eat right and (3) move more (sport until you get tired and the vigor that comes after it).

I took a week off for the first week of Lent. But now there is no need for this. The main thing is to get rid of internal fears. Arman.

She lived 12 of her 42 years in South Korea. I kept a post there. I studied for 2 years of them. The fast also fell during the exam period. I studied with foreigners. I had Japanese, Thai, Mongolian, and Korean friends who didn’t understand how I could start the morning without coffee))). There were students who argued with each other whether I could survive until the end of Ramadan without lunch. Then I got a job. I explained to the manager that during the month of Ramadan I would not go out with the team for lunch. I was even allowed to read namaz in a separate room. Some people admired my patience, others felt sorry for me. One Buryat girl said: “Well, at least eat an apple, it’s not food.” And when I answered that I couldn’t even drink water, she looked at me like I was crazy. Was funny incident, when the Koreans invited me to dinner and explained to all the restaurant employees that I needed to start eating at a certain time. And all the waiters looked at their watches, waiting for iftar time to come, and when it came, everyone shouted in unison: “It’s possible!” It was very nice that everyone understood and supported me in a foreign, non-Muslim country. Yana.

My son had to pass exams at the university last year. He did not note any difficulties, he passed everything with the same excellent result, noting “freshness in his head.” Thus, he also “infected” a friend from Kazakhstan to try fasting.

Last year, my 90-year-old grandmother was worried that she wouldn’t have enough strength, and by the end of Lent she was “just flying.”

Much depends on your attitude and belief in the great benefits of fasting. Rashid.

I definitely spend Ramadan at work. I have an office job, it’s more comfortable (quiet work, you can always turn on the air conditioning in hot weather). There really is more time. On the weekends, on the contrary, from the hustle and bustle of household chores and walks with the children, you feel tired in the late afternoon. But still, closer to iftar, fatigue is forgotten))) Aidos.

Ramadan is the most fertile and fruitful month. The feeling of spiritual delight is indescribable, every breath feels different... And this month is more fruitful than others, only during this period you understand how much time is spent on breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks)) Whether at work, in school, or in training, you more often enter into a state flow. For those who haven’t, try it (all fears are far-fetched), and you will feel the beauty of spiritual, moral and all-round growth and delight! Anwar.

If your work involves constant meetings, stress, conflicts, where there is constant swearing, obscene language and it is impossible to get away from it, then it is better to take a vacation during the crisis. I personally try to do this. Tarawih in urazu is something! The last ten days of Tarawih and standing at night in prayer... I think it’s stupid to exchange this barakah for something. I look forward to it every year. An incomparable feeling. Ramil.

33. What else to do in Ramadan, besides abstinence?

1. Focus on current goals and objectives (Trillionaire Ramadan).

2. Build good relationships with loved ones (forgive, visit, do something nice).

4. Read, for example, 10 pages of theological translation of meanings. Depending on your daily routine, you should choose a specific period of time and strictly devote it to reading every day. For those who do not have to get up early for work or school, I recommend reading for 30-60 minutes after the morning meal (suhoor) and performing Fajr prayer.

6. Exercise at least an hour a day, for example, Pilates or yoga. Plan aerobic and strength training closer to the time of the evening meal (before Iftar), two to three hours before it.

7. Start to hear yourself and understand your true desires, and to do this, stop listening to news on television and read them on the Internet. Pay more attention to introspection, yourself and your life story- what we have achieved and what we intend to achieve in the near future; what gnaws at you and constantly worries you, how to find peace of mind. In this context, I recommend reading both parts of my book “Become the smartest and the richest.”

8. Perform the Tarawih prayer daily, at least at home, for at least 8 rakyaats.

By the way, this year we will have the third round of the “Trillionaire Ramadan” game. Details on the cel.one website. In this creative run we set goals for Ramadan and achieve them during the month of fasting.

34. Communication with the opposite sex

If you have recently converted to Islam, you must understand that a Muslim man (Muslim woman) cannot communicate closely and alone with the opposite sex. Ramadan - great time actually apply Muslim principles in this matter: communicate only with the one with whom you intend to start a family, become husband and wife for life, and only in the presence of other people, in public place, no hugs and kisses.

35. Sports in Ramadan

Moderate sports during fasting days are useful and relevant. Don't be afraid of physical activity! In the first half of the day, I recommend limiting yourself to light exercise (jogging, stretching, exercises, planks, pull-ups and push-ups). The purpose of these light exercises every hour or two is to activate blood flow; By engaging the muscles (especially the leg muscles), it relieves the heart and promotes the flow of oxygen to the brain, which will give clarity of thinking and activate emotional awakening. As a result, you will gain vigor and will maintain it until 14:00. After, for example, at work lunch break Find an opportunity to take a nap for at least 20-40 minutes. This is a complete reboot of the brain, an energy boost for the evening and the next morning. You should sleep no more than an hour during the day.

After waking up with new strength, also continue light exercise every hour or two. But at the same time, two to three hours before iftar (evening breaking of the fast), it is useful to plan a daily serious hourly load. As a result, every day, and especially at the end of the month of Ramadan, the body will be very, very grateful to you!

Is it possible to run a marathon (21 kilometers) while fasting?

It is forbidden. Dehydration (as a result of such exercise) can seriously harm your health. Especially the cardiovascular system.

36. Sins in Ramadan

It should be remembered that the month of fasting is the education of the soul and body, and therefore it should be filled with self-discipline, good manners, kindness and good behavior. You should refrain from obvious sins, the top ten of which include sins of the tongue (cursing, gossip, slander, lying). And therefore - keep silent more. If you speak, then only good things.

Ramadan is a very favorable period for personal growth and maturation.

37. Important periods in the month of Ramadan.

During fasting you can highlight important events and periods. For example:

1. The first three to four days the body gets used to the new diet and sleep patterns,

2. Every day during the pre-dawn meal (suhoor) and immediately after it, together with the intention of fasting, pray to the Almighty for something specific in the earthly and eternal perspective,

3. For the last ten evenings, try to perform Tarawih in the mosque,

4. At night, pay attention to prayer and reading what strengthens your determination and commitment, self-discipline and piety.

Night of Power (Laylatul-qadr). At night, devote 10-15 minutes to the most secret prayers-du‘a. See more details .

The night before the holiday prayer. Organize everything so that you will definitely attend the holiday prayer in the mosque. This applies to men. And women should help create a holiday mood at home for the whole family and loved ones, as well as neighbors.

Holiday prayer. It is not obligatory, but on this day the mosques and the streets around them are crowded with believers who have gathered to thank God for the past month of fasting. And so it is all over the world. About a billion people of different cultures, views and ages. A powerful and faith-strengthening sight. See more details.

38. Sadaqah in Ramadan.

It is important to highlight a special type of sadaka. This is akyatul-fitr- a tax on breaking the fast, paid by each family member before the start of the holiday of breaking the fast (‘Idul-Fitr, Eid al-Adha), or more precisely, before the holiday prayer. It is the final condition for the Creator to accept the observed fast. Paid primarily in favor of poor and disadvantaged Muslims, it is also used in other charitable activities. Typically, believers donate their zakatul fitr to local mosques. See more details .

39. I couldn’t stand the fast all day, so I broke it. What should I do?

If you are forced to interrupt, try not to disrupt your meal and sleep schedule. If you interrupt, just drink water until iftar (breaking your fast in the evening).

Immediately after completing the month of fasting and holiday missed.

40. I still have questions about fasting.

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The holy month of Ramadan is a month of good deeds, reading the Koran, night and additional prayers, manifestations of high moral qualities and performing blessings. At this time, our souls are cleansed and filled with the light of faith in Allah.

Fast

One of the special features of the month of Ramadan is fasting (Uraza, Oraza, March) – الصوم, which is obligatory for every Muslim and lasts 29 or 30 days. At this time, the faithful abstain from food, drink, foul language, from dawn (Fajr) to sunset (Maghrib). bad habits, marital intimacy and devote themselves to prayers and doing good deeds. Muslims know that all deeds are judged by their intentions. That is why, before starting a fast, it is necessary to make an intention - niyat.

“I intend to fast this month of Ramadan for the sake of Allah,” they say in different languages Muslims all over the world, and then fast from the first glimmer of dawn until sunset.

In order for the fast not to be broken, it is necessary to very carefully follow all the requirements of Islam and remember that Ramadan is not just a refusal to eat and drink. This is spiritual cleansing, abstinence from bad deeds and bad thoughts - the education of one’s spirit (nafs) and complete worship of the Creator. The fasting person continues to lead his usual lifestyle: goes to work, study, fulfills his social duties, but, first of all, devotes more time to reading the Koran and dua (prayers).

It is a mistake to believe that during fasting you can rest during the day and eat at night. Of course, it is reasonable to reduce physical exercise, as much as possible. For example, refuse to go to the gym or play sports. But, in general, fasting does not mean passivity; rather, on the contrary, a Muslim strives to do as many good deeds as possible during this time. holy month: help those in need, feed those who are fasting, visit the sick, take part in charity events or organize them. That is why Ramadan is a period when you need to do as many good deeds as possible. to leave little time for sleep.

Suhur

Suhur is the morning meal before the fast itself in the pre-dawn time. Suhur must be performed before morning prayer (Fajr, Irte prayer). Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of the Almighty be upon him) called for performing suhur: “Take food before dawn [on fasting days]! Truly, in suhoor is God’s grace (barakat)!”

Meal times are specified in Holy Quran:

“...Eat and drink until you can distinguish the white thread of dawn from the black one, and then fast until nightfall.”

On suhoor you need to say: “Navaitu an asuma sawma fard minal-fajri ilal-maghribi khalisan lil-lyahi ta’ala.” Translation: “I intend to fast the month of Ramadan from dawn to sunset sincerely for the sake of Allah.” Required condition is the intention or niyat in the heart about the determination to keep the fast.

Iftar

Iftar is an evening meal or breaking the fast. Iftar time is evening prayer (maghrib, akhsham prayer), when the sun has set below the horizon, i.e. it begins immediately after sunset.

Dua for Iftar in Arabic:

ذَهَـبَ الظَّمَـأُ، وَابْتَلَّـتِ العُـروق، وَثَبَـتَ الأجْـرُ إِنْ شـاءَ الله .

Transcription:
3ahaba-z-zama"u, wa-btalyati-l-"uruku wa sabata-l-ajru, in sha"a-Llahu.

Translation:
The thirst has gone, and the veins have filled with moisture, and the reward is already waiting, if Allah wills.

There is also another dua: “Allaahumma lakya sumtu wa ‘alaya rizkykya aftartu wa ‘alaikya tawakkyaltu wa bikya aamant.” Ya vaasi'al-fadli-gfir liy. Al-hamdu lil-lyahil-lyazi e’aanani fa sumtu wa razakani fa aftart.”

Translation: “O Lord, I fasted for You (for the sake of Your pleasure with me) and, using Your benefits, I broke my fast. I hope in You and believe in You. Forgive me, O One whose mercy is limitless. Praise be to the Almighty, Who helped me fast and fed me when I broke my fast.”

What breaks the fast?

1. Food and drink in any form (or anything that can replace food, such as energy shots). Also smoking.

2. The release of blood through bloodletting.

3. Intentionally induced vomiting.

4. Sexual intercourse or intentional ejaculation. Also kissing, hugging or looking at women.

5. Leakage of blood due to menstruation or postpartum bleeding.

Cases that do not break the fast

1. Eating or drinking or smoking out of forgetfulness.
2. Involuntary ejaculation.
3. Bleeding or donating blood for testing or as a donor.
4. Rinsing the mouth, rinsing the nose, taking a bath, showering, swimming.
5. Injections for medical reasons.
6. Tasting food without swallowing (for example, when cooking).

Who doesn't need to fast?

1. Travelers. A traveler may not fast during the entire journey. A journey is considered to be a distance of 80 km (according to the Hanafi madhhab).
2. Sick.
3. Pregnant and breastfeeding.
4. If there is danger, such as the threat of death or physical complications.

Tips for proper nutrition

1. Avoid overeating or filling your stomach completely with food.

Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said:

“The worst vessel that can be filled by the son of Adam (man) is his stomach. It is enough for a person to eat as much as necessary to maintain strength. To say more, a third (of the stomach) is for food, a third is for drinking and a third is for breathing.”

2. Proper selection of food during Iftar. Avoid fatty, fried and sweet foods. It is advisable to start the meal with liquid food; soup, ayran and milk are ideal. Afterwards you should take a short break.

3. Include fruits, vegetables, and nuts in your diet. And also foods rich in fiber and minerals, as they are very important for the body.

4. Take more water. Just plain water, and not juices or other liquid products, since water is a nutrient source for cells. Do not forget that the body consists of 2/3 water, 90% blood, 75% muscle.

Fasting (Uraza, Oraza, Marh) الصوم is abstaining from eating during the daytime (from dawn to dusk).

“O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed for you, just as it was prescribed for your predecessors, so perhaps you will be afraid.”

Surah Al-Baqarah (The Cow), verse 183.

Types of posts:

Fasting in the month of Ramadan is obligatory (fard).
Fasting on the Day of Arafah- optional. In a hadith from Ibn Majah and Nasai, the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Fasting on the Day of Arafah serves as atonement for sins committed in the past and future years» .
Fasting on the day of Ashura- optional. This is a fast in the forbidden month of Muharram, which erases the sins of the year. In a hadith from Muslim, the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Fasting on the day of Ashura serves as atonement for the sins of the past year.”
Fasting on the first nine days of the month of Dhul-Hijjah- optional. In a hadith from Ibn Majah, the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Fasting in the first days of the month of Dhul-Hijjah is equivalent to one year of fasting.”
Fasting in the month of Muharram- optional. In a hadith from Muslim, the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “After Ramadan, the best month for fasting is the month of Muharram.”
Fasting in the month of Shaban- optional. Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) fasted during this month and advised others.
Six-day fast in the month of Shawwal- optional. In a hadith from Muslim, the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “If someone completes the fast in Ramadan and adds six days of fasting to it in the month of Shawwal, he will receive the same reward as if he had fasted the whole year.”
Fast of Prophet Daoud. This is a post every other day - optional. Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of God be upon him) said that this is the most favorite fast for Allah.
Fasting on ordinary days according to the sunnah- optional . These are three days in the middle of each month (13th, 14th, 15th, hadith from Tirmidhi) and every Monday and Thursday. In a hadith from Tirmidhi, the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “The affairs of people are presented to Allah on Monday and Thursday. And I want my affairs to be presented while I am fasting.”

Fasting in Ramadan

Fasting during Ramadan is obligatory (fard) for Muslims. Ramadan is a time of fasting, reflection, charity, generosity and worship for Muslims around the world.

All adults, healthy and mentally competent people are required to fast. Sick and elderly people, women during special periods, children and those who are traveling are exempt from fasting. However, if they wish, they can fast and perform other good deeds.

The post is violated eating and drinking, marital intimacy, deliberately induced vomiting, smoking (although this is prohibited for Muslims outside of fasting), and, most importantly, foul language. In all these cases, the broken days must be made up, and if the fast was broken intentionally, then atonement must be brought in the form of continuous fasting for 60 days or the payment of cleansing alms.

Ramadan by its nature is a time of self-sacrifice. Personal self-sacrifice, which is the basis of fasting, has many meanings for a Muslim:

The fasting person experiences hunger and thirst and imbued with sympathy to those who cannot eat every day and do not have enough clean drinking water.
Through increased worship, Muslims feel closer to their Creator and realize that everything they are gifted with in life is a blessing from the Almighty.
By giving alms, people develop feelings of generosity and empathy. Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Alms will never reduce wealth.”
Thanks to self-control, a person practices good manners, good speech and good habits . By protecting your tongue and ears from lies, gossip, slander and foul language, your eyes from looking at what is unlawful, your stomach from illicit food and drink, your legs from visiting evil places, a person becomes cleaner, more restrained and receives a great reward from the Almighty.
By changing their daily habits, Muslims are moving towards healthy image life, including healthy nutrition and giving up bad habits. When you abstain from smoking and eating sweets during the day, your body will gradually get used to doing without them until the habit disappears without a trace.
At the gatherings, Muslims strengthen the bonds of brotherhood in their community.

Ramadan is a special time for Muslims, but the lessons learned from it can have an impact whole year. The Almighty ordered people to fast so that they could learn restraint (Quran 2: 183). For fasting, a Muslim receives a reward from the Almighty, which cannot be described in human language. IN authentic hadith, cited by Bukhari and Muslim, it is said: “Whoever observes fasting during Ramadan with faith and hope for the reward of the Almighty will have all his previous sins forgiven.”

Self-control and sincere worship are especially important during Ramadan, but it is advisable that Muslims maintain these values throughout the year, not just during the holy month. This is the true purpose and test of Ramadan.

Suhur

Meal times are specified in the Holy Quran:

“...Eat and drink until you can distinguish the white thread of dawn from the black one, and then fast until nightfall.”

On suhoor you need to say: “Navaitu an asuma sawma fard minal-fajri ilal-maghribi khalisan lil-lyahi ta’ala.” Translation: “I intend to fast the month of Ramadan from dawn to sunset sincerely for the sake of Allah.” A prerequisite is the intention or niyat in the heart of the determination to keep the fast.

Iftar

Iftar is an evening meal or breaking the fast. Iftar time is evening prayer (maghrib, akhsham prayer), when the sun has set below the horizon, i.e. it begins immediately after sunset.

Dua for Iftar in Arabic: ـرُ إِنْ شـاءَ الله .

Transcription: 3ahaba-z-zama"u, wa-btallyati-l-"uruku wa sabata-l-ajru, in sha"a-Llahu.

Translation: Thirst has gone, and the veins are filled with moisture, and the reward is already waiting, if Allah wills.

What breaks the fast?

1. Food and drink in any form (or anything that can replace food, such as energy shots). Also smoking.

2. The release of blood through bloodletting.

3. Intentionally induced vomiting.

4. Sexual intercourse or intentional ejaculation. Also kissing, hugging or looking at women.

5. Leakage of blood due to menstruation or postpartum bleeding.

Cases that do not break the fast

Who doesn't need to fast?

1. Avoid overeating or filling your stomach completely with food.

Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said:

“The worst vessel that can be filled by the son of Adam (man) is his stomach. It is enough for a person to eat as much as necessary to maintain strength. To say more, a third (of the stomach) is for food, a third is for drinking and a third is for breathing.”

3. Include fruits, vegetables, and nuts in your diet. And also foods rich in fiber and minerals, as they are very important for the body.

4. Take more water. Just plain water, and not juices or other liquid products, since water is a nutrient source for cells. Do not forget that the body consists of 2/3 water, 90% blood, 75% muscle.

Benefits of fasting

And finally, let's not forget that this month works real miracles with our body and thinking. Here are just seven of the many benefits that a fasting person receives in this world:

You are getting better.
By controlling your thoughts and actions during fasting, and beingware of gossip, you get used to thinking and speaking positively. By giving alms and doing good deeds, a person becomes more merciful and attentive to the needs of the people around him. Clear thoughts and the opportunity to be useful make a person happy.

You are getting stronger.
The test of thirst and hunger, in which everyone who fasts shows patience, reveals simple truths to us: we are more resilient than we think, both in body and spirit.

You become grateful.
Thanks to the Almighty for the sweetness of the first sip of water after a day's fast, a person realizes what enormous riches the Creator has endowed him with. But just a couple of months ago, many people no longer thought about it. Ramadan is a reminder of how great the mercy of Allah is towards His creatures.

Your fat reserves are burned.
The conventional calorie counting method focuses on burning the calories consumed per day to see results. With daily fasting, fat burning goes beyond the calories consumed. For at least eight hours, the sugar and carbohydrates consumed that day are completely burned, after which the body turns to fat reserves for energy. However, it is important to remember that the meals you eat should contain a healthy combination of proteins, fats and slow-release carbohydrates to fuel muscle function.

Brain activity increases.
Fasting puts the body into a state of mild stress, causing the production of a protein called brain-derived neurotrophic factor. This protein helps in rejuvenation and regeneration of brain stem cells, and also strengthens memory and motor function. Likewise, a decrease in the amount of the hormonal cortisol produced by the adrenal glands means that stress levels are significantly reduced during Ramadan.

Cholesterol and insulin sensitivity are reduced.
Fasting has been shown to lower blood pressure, regulate bad cholesterol and improve insulin sensitivity. These are all risk factors for heart disease, which are one common reasons premature death. Fasting helps regulate sugar and insulin levels and reduces the risk of diabetes.

Prevention of diseases.
Oxidative stress can lead to a variety of age-related diseases. These include chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, arthritis, stroke, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease. Chronic inflammatory processes in the body cause effects such as Crohn's disease, arthritis, obesity, asthma and cancer. Fasting significantly helps reduce the risk of disease by detoxifying and producing anti-inflammatory compounds.

Fasting in Ramadan brings unimaginable benefits to the body if observed correctly. There is no need to fill your stomach with food, gorge yourself on fast food and sweets, waste time on useless conversations and activities, and the reward for fasting will return to you many times over both in this worldly and in the hereafter.

How to fast correctly from Shamil Alyautdinov

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Video source - tvumma channel.

Iftar schedule for Ramadan 2018 for Moscow

Suhoor time- before Fajr (morning prayer), i.e. When the time for morning prayer comes, you cannot eat.
Iftar- you can eat. Advances into the Maghreb.

Number	Day	Fajr	Shuruk	Zuhr	Asr	Maghreb	Isha
16th of May	Wed	2:28	4:16	12:27	16:46	20:37	22:24
May 17	Thu	2:27	4:14	12:27	16:47	20:39	22:25
May 18	Fri	2:26	4:13	12:27	16:47	20:40	22:26
May 19	Sat	2:25	4:11	12:27	16:48	20:42	22:27
May 20	Sun	2:24	4:09	12:27	16:49	20:44	22:28
May 21st	Mon	2:23	4:08	12:27	16:49	20:46	22:29
22nd of May	W	2:22	4:06	12:27	16:50	20:47	22:30
May, 23rd	Wed	2:21	4:05	12:28	16:51	20:49	22:31
May 24	Thu	2:20	4:03	12:28	16:51	20:51	22:32
May 25	Fri	2:19	4:02	12:28	16:52	20:52	22:33
26 of May	Sat	2:18	4:00	12:28	16:52	20:54	22:34
May 27	Sun	2:17	3:59	12:28	16:53	20:55	22:35
May 28	Mon	2:16	3:58	12:28	16:54	20:57	22:36
May 29	W	2:15	3:56	12:28	16:54	20:58	22:37
May 30	Wed	2:14	3:55	12:28	16:55	21:00	22:38
May 31	Thu	2:13	3:54	12:28	16:55	21:01	22:41

The ninth month of the calendar of all Muslims is called Ramadan, that is, “sultry” or “hot” in Arabic. Islam reserves this time for holy fasting, moral purification and renunciation of sinful deeds for the sake of Allah. It is believed that every true Muslim is able to observe all the rules of Ramadan, and this shows his devotion to the Almighty.

Prohibitions during fasting relate to food, intimate relationships, bad habits. It is also necessary to perform namaz, help the poor and perform other good deeds. To avoid mistakes, you need to know all the intricacies of fasting during Ramadan: its beginning and end in Moscow, meal schedules, etc.

Ramadan period in 2018
Rules for eating during Ramadan

Ramadan period in 2018

The start and end days of fasting are different every year, as they depend on Lunar calendar. In 2018, it continues from the second half of May 15 to June 14. The month of Shawwal and Eid al-Fitr begins on June 15th.

The main ritual performed at the beginning of Ramadan is called niyat. It means the intention to fulfill all the requirements of fasting.

Schedule of suhoors and iftars during Ramadan 2018 in Moscow

Suhoor and Iftar time in 2018 - the correct beginning and end of daily fasting

You need to wake up at least 30 minutes before the morning prayer called Fajr. Then the believers will have time to have breakfast at the time when eating food is allowed (Iftar). It is more convenient to prepare food before bed, so that after waking up you can slowly eat before Suhoor (the time when you can no longer eat).

In order not to suffer from thirst and hunger during the day, it is advisable to forget about fried, fatty, salty and smoked foods. It’s better to have breakfast with high-calorie foods, after which you don’t feel like eating for a long time. These include boiled meat and cereals.

The first meal is allowed after Maghrib, that is, evening prayer. You can drink a glass of water and eat a small portion of dates. After some time, closer to night, heavier dishes are allowed.

Rules for eating during Ramadan

There is a list of foods allowed and prohibited for consumption during the fasting period.

Important: Ramadan is a rather harsh fast. To withstand it, you need to choose the right ingredients for your dishes.

Experts recommend complex carbohydrates that cause satiety: cereals, sprouted grain bread, salads. Almonds, dates and bananas will benefit the body.

It is not advisable to have breakfast with foods high in protein. They take a long time to digest and put an increased load on the liver, which will have to function in a special mode throughout the fast.

There is no need to drink coffee, which is always difficult for the internal organs to perceive.

Priority drinks should be: natural tea, jelly, fruit drink, compote, juice, plain water. They nourish the body with vitamins and quench thirst.

Sausage and its derivatives are also undesirable, as they cause thirst and disrupt the functioning of the liver and kidneys.

Important: During the period of restrictions, it is not permissible to drink alcohol, smoke, deceive, insult others, or slander.

The following categories of people may not observe the Ramadan fast:

1. Expectant and nursing mothers, since they need regular balanced nutrition.

2. Women during menstruation or postpartum bleeding who must necessarily restore blood loss.

3. Minors and people old age, since their body is weak and susceptible to various ailments.

4. Persons engaged in active activities (military personnel, pilgrims). These people are constantly on a long journey, more than 90 km away. from home, and food restrictions are very painful for them.

5. People suffering from various ailments for whom it is prescribed healthy food and drinking plenty of fluids.

6. Mentally ill people who are not aware of their actions.

Eating should be stopped before it begins to get light, before the first obvious signs of approaching dawn:

“...Eat and drink until you can distinguish a white thread from a black one [until the dividing line between the coming day and the departing night appears on the horizon] at dawn. And then fast until night [before sunset, abstaining from eating, drinking and intimate relations with your spouse]..." ().

If there is no mosque in a particular city and a person cannot find a local fasting schedule, then to be more sure, it is better to complete suhur no later than an hour and a half before sunrise. The sunrise time can be found on any tear-off calendar.

The importance of the morning meal is evidenced, for example, by the following words of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of God be upon him): “Take food before dawn [on fasting days]! Truly, in suhoor is God’s grace (barakat)!” . Also, an authentic hadith says: “There are three practices, the use of which will give a person the strength to fast (he will eventually have enough strength and energy to keep the fast): (1) eat, and then drink [that is, do not drink much while eating, do not dilute the gastric juice, but drink after the feeling of thirst appears, 40-60 minutes after eating], (2) eat [not only in the evening, breaking the fast, but also] in the early morning [before the azan for morning prayer], (3) take a nap during the day [approximately 20-40 minutes or more between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.].”

If a person who intended to fast does not eat before dawn, then this does not in any way affect the validity of his fast, but he will lose some part of the sawab (reward), for he will not perform one of the actions included in the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad.

Iftar (evening meal) It is advisable to start immediately after sunset. It is not advisable to postpone it until a later time.

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “My ummah will be in prosperity until it begins to postpone breaking the fast until a later time and perform suhoor at night [and not in the morning, deliberately getting up before the time of morning prayer] ".

It is advisable to start breaking the fast with water and an odd amount of fresh or dried dates. If you don’t have dates, you can start iftar with something sweet or drink water. According to a reliable hadith, the Prophet Muhammad, before performing evening prayer, began breaking his fast with fresh or dried dates, and if they were not available, then with plain water.

Dua No. 1

اَللَّهُمَّ لَكَ صُمْتُ وَ عَلَى رِزْقِكَ أَفْطَرْتُ وَ عَلَيْكَ تَوَكَّلْتُ وَ بِكَ آمَنْتُ. يَا وَاسِعَ الْفَضْلِ اغْفِرْ لِي. اَلْحَمْدُ ِللهِ الَّذِي أَعَانَنِي فَصُمْتُ وَ رَزَقَنِي فَأَفْطَرْتُ

Dua No. 2

Transcription:
“Allahumma lakya sumtu wa bikya aamantu wa aleykya tawakkyaltu wa ‘ala rizkykya aftartu. Fagfirli yay gaffaru ma kaddamtu wa ma akhhartu.”

اَللَّهُمَّ لَكَ صُمْتُ وَ بِكَ آمَنْتُ وَ عَلَيْكَ تَوَكَّلْتُ وَ عَلَى رِزْقِكَ أَفْطَرْتُ. فَاغْفِرْ لِي يَا غَفَّارُ مَا قَدَّمْتُ وَ مَا أَخَّرْتُ

During breaking the fast, it is advisable for a believer to turn to God with any prayer or request, and he can ask the Creator in any language. An authentic hadith speaks of three prayers-du'a (supplications), which the Lord certainly accepts. One of them is prayer during breaking the fast, when a person completes the day of fasting.

Please tell me how to start eating properly during the holy month of Ramadan? Indira.

Water, dates, fruits.

The imam of the mosque where I perform collective prayer said that eating must be stopped after the call for morning prayer, and the remaining food that is in the mouth at the time of the call must be spat out and rinsed out. In the place where I live, calls can be heard simultaneously from several mosques, with a time interval of 1 to 5 minutes. How important is it to stop eating from the moment I hear the first call? And if such omissions were made, is it necessary to make up for the fast? Gadzhi.

There is no need to complete the post. The calculation is approximate in any case, and the verse says in this regard:

On fasting days, stop eating when the adhan begins from any local mosque, including those that are 1-5 minutes later.

During fasting, my friend ate in the evening and did not get up for Suhoor. Is his post correct from the point of view of the canons? After all, as far as I know, you need to wake up before sunrise, say your intention and eat food. Wildan.

A morning meal is advisable. Intention is, first of all, intention in the heart, a mental attitude, and it can be realized in the evening.

Until what time can you eat in the morning? The schedule includes Fajr and Shuruk. What to focus on? Arina.

You need to stop eating about an hour and a half before dawn. You are guided by Fajr time, that is, by the beginning of the morning prayer time.

During Ramadan, it so happened that I either didn’t hear the alarm clock, or it didn’t go off, and slept through Suhoor. But when I woke up for work, I spoke my intention. Tell me, does a fast observed in this way count? Arslan.

In the evening you intended to get up in the morning and fast, which means you had a heartfelt intention. Having this is enough. Verbal intention is only an addition to the intention in the heart, in thoughts.

Why does fasting begin before morning adhan? If you eat after imsak and before adhan, is fasting valid? If not, why not? Lobster.

The post is valid, and the reserve of time (prescribed in some schedules) is for safety net, but there is no canonical need for it.

Why do all the sites write the time “imsak”, and always different, although everyone refers to the hadith that even during the azan for morning prayer the Prophet allowed chewing? Gulnara.

Imsak is a desirable boundary, in some cases very desirable. It is better to stop fasting an hour and twenty minutes or an hour and a half before the sunrise indicated in the usual tear-off calendars. The boundary that must not be crossed is the adhan for morning prayer, the time of which is indicated in any local prayer schedule.

I am 16 years old. This is the first time I’m keeping my wits about me and I still don’t know much, although every day I find something new for myself about Islam. This morning I slept longer than usual, woke up at 7 am, did not express my intention, and was tormented by remorse. And I also had a dream that I was fasting and ate food ahead of time. Maybe these are some kind of signs? I haven’t been able to come to my senses all day now, my soul is somehow heavy. Did I break my fast?

The fast was not broken, because you intended to fast that day, and you knew about it in the evening. It is only advisable to pronounce the intention. Whether your heart is heavy or easy depends largely on you: what matters is not what happens, but how we feel about it. A believer approaches everything positively, with enthusiasm, charges others with energy, optimism and never loses hope in God's mercy and forgiveness.

I had an argument with a friend. He takes suhur after morning prayer and says that it is permissible. I asked him to provide proof, but I didn’t hear anything intelligible from him. Explain, if you don’t mind, is it possible to eat after the time for morning prayer? And if so, until what period? Muhammad.

There is no such opinion and never has been in Muslim theology. If a person intends to fast, then the deadline for eating is the adhan for the morning prayer of Fajr.

I am holding a sacred fast. When the time for the fourth prayer comes, I first drink water, eat, and then go to pray... I am very ashamed that I do not pray first, but hunger takes over. Am I committing a big sin? Louise.

There is no sin if the time for prayer is not over. And it comes out with the onset of the fifth prayer.

Is fasting valid if I eat within 10 minutes after adhan on morning prayer? Magomed.

You will have to make up for it with one day of fasting after the month of Ramadan.

Our prayer is read before breaking the fast, although it is written on your website that it is read after iftar. What should I do? Farangis.

If you mean prayer-namaz, then the first thing you should do is drink water, then pray and after that sit down to eat. If you are talking about a prayer-du‘a, then it can be read at any time and in any language.

For more information about the absence of the canonical need to stop eating food in advance (imsak) before the adhan for morning prayer, which is practiced in some places today, see, for example: Al-Qaradawi Y. Fatawa mu'asyra. In 2 vols. T. 1. P. 312, 313.

Hadith from Anas, Abu Hurairah and others; St. X. Ahmad, al-Bukhari, Muslim, an-Nasai, at-Tirmidhi, etc. See: As-Suyuty J. Al-jami' as-sagyr. P. 197, Hadith No. 3291, “sahih”; al-Qaradawi Y. Al-muntaka min kitab “at-targyb wat-tarhib” lil-munziri. T. 1. P. 312, Hadith No. 557; al-Zuhayli V. Al-fiqh al-Islami wa adillatuh. In 8 volumes. T. 2. P. 631.

The point is that, in accordance with the Sunnah, a person, for example, during the evening breaking of the fast, first drinks water and can eat a few dates. Then he performs the evening prayer-namaz and eats afterwards. The first drink of water after a day of fasting flushes the gastrointestinal tract. By the way, it is very useful to drink warm water with honey diluted in it on an empty stomach. The hadith recommends that food (consumed after evening prayer) not be particularly diluted with water. Simultaneous drinking and consuming food leads to difficulty in digestion (the concentration of gastric juice decreases), indigestion, and sometimes heartburn. During the period of fasting, this entails inconvenience due to the fact that the evening food does not have time to be digested, and after that the person either does not eat in the early morning, since he does not feel hungry, or eats, but it turns out to be “food for food”, which in another to a greater extent complicates the process of digesting food and does not bring the expected benefits.

Hadith from Anas; St. X. al-Barraza. See, for example: As-Suyuty J. Al-jami' as-sagyr. P. 206, Hadith No. 3429, “Hasan”.

Hadith from Abu Dharr; St. X. Ahmad. See, for example: As-Suyuty J. Al-jami' as-sagyr. P. 579, Hadith No. 9771, “sahih”.

Hadith from Anas; St. X. Abu Dawud, at-Tirmidhi. See, for example: As-Suyuty J. Al-jami' as-sagyr. P. 437, Hadith No. 7120, “Hasan”; al-Qaradawi Y. Al-muntaka min kitab “at-targyb wat-tarhib” lil-munziri. T. 1. P. 314, Hadith No. 565, 566; al-Zuhayli V. Al-fiqh al-Islami wa adillatuh. In 8 vols. T. 2. P. 632.

See, for example: Az-Zuhayli V. Al-fiqh al-Islami wa adillatuh. In 8 vols. T. 2. P. 632.

I will give the full text of the hadith: “There are three categories of people whose prayer will not be rejected by God: (1) the one who fasts when he breaks his fast, (2) the just imam (the leader in prayer, spiritual guide; leader, statesman) and (3) oppressed [undeservedly offended, humiliated].” Hadith from Abu Hurayrah; St. X. Ahmad, at-Timizi and Ibn Majah. See, for example: Al-Qaradawi Y. Al-muntaka min kitab “at-targyb wat-tarhib” lil-munziri: In 2 volumes. Cairo: at-Tawzi' van-nashr al-islamiyya, 2001. Vol. 1. P. 296, Hadith No. 513; as-Suyuty J. Al-jami‘ as-sagyr [Small collection]. Beirut: al-Kutub al-‘ilmiya, 1990. P. 213, hadith No. 3520, “Hasan.”