WHAT IS RAMADHAN IN ISLAM?
The purpose of Ramadhan is about;
1. The Month of Spirituality or remembrance,
2. Devotion,
3. Jihad;
4. Martyrdom.
In Muslim tradition, it is also perceived as a month of jihad and martyrdom, a month in which Allah grants military victories to His believers.(References: Quran 3:121-127,173-174/8:7-12, 42-44 /48)
During Ramadan, Muslims triumphed in many battles, among them the Battle of Badr in 624 between supporters of Muhammad and a merchant caravan of the Quraysh tribe and the conquest of Mecca in 630. The whole objective of Ramadhan is to steadfast against infidels by emulating the battle of Badr led by the example of the Arabian Prophet Muhammad.
During Ramadan, Muslims triumphed in many battles, among them the Battle of Badr in 624 between supporters of Muhammad and a merchant caravan of the Quraysh tribe and the conquest of Mecca in 630. The whole objective of Ramadhan is to steadfast against infidels by emulating the battle of Badr led by the example of the Arabian Prophet Muhammad.
Quran 66:9
يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلنَّبِىُّ جَـٰهِدِ ٱلْكُفَّارَ وَٱلْمُنَـٰفِقِينَ وَٱغْلُظْ عَلَيْهِمْ ۚ وَمَأْوَىٰهُمْ جَهَنَّمُ ۖ وَبِئْسَ ٱلْمَصِيرُ
(English Translation)
O Prophet! Struggle against the disbelievers and the hypocrites, and be firm with them. Hell will be their home. What an evil destination!
Arabic word: جَهْد
The Arabic root = ج ه د
Meaning: Strive, endeavor, attemp, pressure, effort, exertion, pains, trouble, work, strain, diligence, exertion....
Despite the word "JIHAD" having several meanings, it relies on the Quran and historical background.
- fight, battle
- Jihad, holy war
The Command for Jihad against the Disbelievers and the Hypocrites
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