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Rahmadan- guide to fasting in Rahmadan

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    anthonywallace
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    Peace Anthony,

    Why don't you translate the word "ramadan"? After all, this is the most important word in the passage to understand the timing.

    Peace,

    Ayman

    peace ayman,

    o.k. im on it...

    can u provide a literal translation of the word or root, ect...for me?

    peace

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      Ahmad_Bilal
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      can u provide a literal translation of the word or root, ect...for me?

      "RMDh" = "extreme/intense/blazing heat; scorching heat"

      Peace.

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        ayman
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        Peace Anthony,

        o.k. im on it...
        can u provide a literal translation of the word or root, ect...for me?
        peace

        The word comes from the root RMDh and the various forms share a common thread of "hot", "scorching" and "red hot". So for example, when someone has a red eye, his eyes are said to be "RMDhT". It is also used to describe someone who has a fever as well as red glowing hot coals.

        As Ahmad indicated above RMDhAN means scorching. I would like to add that there are two main connotations of the word "heat" and the color "red". So now can you retranslate 2185 with the correct meaning of the word RMDhAN as "red hot"?

        Peace,

        Ayman

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          anthonywallace
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          Peace all,

          this what I get so far. It goes somthin like this

          2183 O you who believe, you are ordered to fast as those before you, it could be that you are fearful and obedient.

          2184 At certain times; so whoever from among you is ill or traveling; then finish at other times; and as for those who cannot do without, then they may redeem by feeding any of the poorest of the poor, and whoever gives alms voluntarily, then it is best for him, and it is best that you fast, if you are able.

          2185 The Quran was sent down in the hottest month, to guide the people and to clarify the guidance and the Difference between Right and Wronge. So one should fast the month, whoever of you witnesses it. And whoever from among you is ill or traveling; then finish on other days.
          God wants to bring you ease and not to bring you hardship; and so that you may complete the term, and glorify God for what He has guided you, that you may be thankful.

          What yall think?

          peace

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            pvb
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            Does it say in the Quran that you can eat after sunset, until sunrise during your "fast"?

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              anthonywallace
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              And also, to my understanding of 2184 ( counted/numbered ) is that this fasting period is " well known", " made known", " revealed ", " told", "specified" , " recorded ( ?calender? )", "marked ( ?calender?)" , " instructed" "commanded" ect...

              In other word I can translate it to

              A well known fasting period/ a made known term/ a specified time/ a revealed time or period of time...ect...a recorded or marked period of time

              Meaning that the time we are to fast has been made known for us... It has been ordained...or revealed

              So o.k., the hottest month... For some the hottest month is in july ( using the regular calender ) ... and the month Rahmadan ( using the islamic calender )...ect...

              Thus, so if you are traveling/ roaming/ stray, then complete the fast at other times...( i.g. in the other months)... This part is to my understanding and theorys ect...( im usually right ), but it makes sence... that it is a certain month to fast( the hottest/ Rahmadan)...And if not able to fast this month then fast the other months, ect...

              What uall think? peace eat

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                anthonywallace
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                Does it say in the Quran that you can eat after sunset, until sunrise during your "fast"?

                It says eat at night untill the break of dawn/ the first light...

                Personally, I dont break my fast at sunset ( for it is still light at sunset and also sunset is the time for evening prayer not eating) for I fear of breaking the fast early, but I break it when it is completely dark/ when I can see a planet or star in the sky. This way I know that I broke my fast at " night" and not at twilight or early, ect...

                night = the period from sunset to dawn esp. the dark hours...

                peace

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                  ayman
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                  Peace Anthony,

                  You are making great progress.

                  2185 The Quran was sent down in the hottest month, to guide the people and to clarify the guidance and the Difference between Right and Wronge. So one should fast the month, whoever of you witnesses it. And whoever from among you is ill or traveling; then finish on other days.
                  God wants to bring you ease and not to bring you hardship; and so that you may complete the term, and glorify God for what He has guided you, that you may be thankful.
                  What yall think?

                  Now compare your translation with 971 which says that the great reading was sent down in the night of measure

                  1. We have sent it down in the night of measure.

                  Now there is a contradiction between your translation of 2185 and what 971 is saying.

                  Most people brush off this contradiction and instead continue to have faith in their traditions and their completely arbitrary and meaningless so-called Ramadan month. Instead, they should realize that there is an error in how 2185 is translated. Looking at Classical Arabic dictionaries, one can see that the original meaning of the word "shahr" is "full-moon" and this meaning fits perfectly in all the occurences of the word "shahr" in the great reading. So now we know that 2185 is talking about an event that can be witnessed and not a vague month with a meaningless name. The "red hot full-moon" is a well known cosmic event that is the first full-moon after the summer solstice (see my avatar). It is the easiest cosmic phenomenon to witness in the entire year in the entire night sky anywhere around the world.

                  Peace,

                  Ayman

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                    pvb
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                    anthony - could you list the verse please- thanks.

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                      anthonywallace
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                      anthony - could you list the verse please- thanks.

                      2187 It has been made lawful for you during the night of fasting to approach your women sexually. They are a garment for you and you are a garment for them. God knows that you used to betray your souls so He has accepted your repentance, and forgiven you; now you may approach them and seek what God has written for you. And you may eat and drink until the white thread is distinct from the black thread of dawn; then you shall complete the fast until night; and do not approach them while you are devoted in the temples. These are God?s boundaries, so do not transgress them. It is thus that God makes His revelations clear to the people that they may be righteous.

                      Peace Anthony,

                      You are making great progress.

                      Now compare your translation with 971 which says that the great reading was sent down in the night of measure

                      1. We have sent it down in the night of measure.

                      Now there is a contradiction between your translation of 2185 and what 971 is saying.

                      Most people brush off this contradiction and instead continue to have faith in their traditions and their completely arbitrary and meaningless so-called Ramadan month. Instead, they should realize that there is an error in how 2185 is translated. Looking at Classical Arabic dictionaries, one can see that the original meaning of the word "shahr" is "full-moon" and this meaning fits perfectly in all the occurences of the word "shahr" in the great reading. So now we know that 2185 is talking about an event that can be witnessed and not a vague month with a meaningless name. The "red hot full-moon" is a well known cosmic event that is the first full-moon after the summer solstice (see my avatar). It is the easiest cosmic phenomenon to witness in the entire year in the entire night sky anywhere around the world.

                      Peace,

                      Ayman

                      peace

                      il get back later, God willin.........still studyin it.......thnx 4 da info...

                      peace

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                        belH
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                        "RMDh" = "extreme/intense/blazing heat; scorching heat"

                        Peace.

                        Peace

                        NO....NO nope.....NO brickwall......... tempt

                        LET GOD TELL US
                        Extreme and intense Heat is

                        Part of 9-81 (&#65279

                        Those who were left behind rejoiced in their inaction behind the back of the Messenger of Allah they hated to strive and fight with their goods and their persons, in the Cause of Allah they said "Go not forth in the heat. Say "The fire of Hell is fiercer in heat." If only they could understand! (9-81)

                        Why God did not use the Word Ramadan Instead of "Har" or "Al-Har"? brickwall

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                        Nor are the (chilly) shade and the extreme heat of the sun (35-21)

                        Why again God ignored the use of Rammadan instead of "Harror" brickwall

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                        It is Allah who made out of the things He created, some things to give you shade; of the hills He made some for your shelter; He made you garments to protect you from heat, and coats of mail to protect you from your (mutual) violence. Thus does He complete his favours on you, that ye may surrender to His will (in Islam). (16-81)

                        Heat is "Har" and never the Word Rammadan. yes

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                        Therefore do I warn you of a Fire blazing fiercely; (92-14)

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                        By no means! For it would be the blazing Heat of Hell! (70-15)

                        NOW, Where is Your and Ayman and every body who claim Rammadan to mean Heat, proof FROM QURAN. OTHERWISE, you are Misleading People From the TRue Meaning of Quranic Words.
                        jedi

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                          mmkhan
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                          Salaaman Anthony,

                          I am also on the same boat brother... yes

                          It says eat at night untill the break of dawn/ the first light...

                          Personally, I dont break my fast at sunset ( for it is still light at sunset and also sunset is the time for evening prayer not eating) for I fear of breaking the fast early, but I break it when it is completely dark/ when I can see a planet or star in the sky. This way I know that I broke my fast at " night" and not at twilight or early, ect...

                          night = the period from sunset to dawn esp. the dark hours...

                          peace

                          Layl has been described in detail in AlQuraan as in
                          106 (night and day are mukhtalif),
                          1712 (very clear definition of Layl and Nahaar),
                          3637 (another very clear definition of Layl)

                          But unfortunately, most of the people break their fast near to end. I think this has been planned and spread in Muslims to make their fast void. And they follow.

                          May Allah guide us all towards the correct path.

                          Regards,
                          mmKhan

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                            mmkhan
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                            Salaaman Ayman,

                            You wrote
                            one can see that the original meaning of the word "shahr" is "full-moon" and this meaning fits perfectly in all the occurences of the word "shahr" in the great reading.

                            How do you translate "ALSHSHAHRU ALHARAMU BIALSHSHAHRI ALHARAMI waalhurumatu qisasun famani iAAtada AAalaykum faiAAtadoo AAalayhi bimithli ma iAAtada AAalaykum waittaqoo Allaha waiAAlamoo anna Allaha maAAa almuttaqeena" 2194

                            Please explain.

                            Regards,
                            mmKhan

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                              mmkhan
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                              Salaaman BelalHammad,

                              Very nice said sun

                              I am not 100% satisfied on any views yet... But your understanding gave me a new turn.

                              Regards,
                              mmKhan

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                                belH
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                                Salaaman BelalHammad,

                                Very nice said sun

                                I am not 100% satisfied on any views yet... But your understanding gave me a new turn.

                                Regards,
                                mmKhan

                                Peace;
                                I hope that God will lead you and others to the Truth.

                                My advice to You is to not trust anybody but Allah; And Allah will never let you down, and will show you the truth in a way that you can't miss.
                                Happy Rammadan
                                Salam

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                                  anthonywallace
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                                  I dont mean to get off topic or nuthin but I have a ? and would like to know what yall think and also for us not to get off topic either...

                                  But to help me wit this translation

                                  O.k. we will use the word " month/ lets say 30 days"

                                  what if a person fast for lets say 15 days and then on the 16th day he gets sick or something were he has to break the fast or he broke the fast unintentionaly ect... Do you think that he would have to only make up for that 1 day missed in another month or would he have to start the whole fast over beginng with the next month and then complete that whole month in order to complete a full term?

                                  what i am seeing cant really put it in words without probly adding something ect... its like fast the whole month of Rahmadan, but if ill then fast the whole month of sawall ect...

                                  or is it just make up for the days u missed in the other months...

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                                    belH
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                                    or is it just make up for the days u missed in the other months...

                                    Yes, it is; either by fasting the same days that you breakfast or by feeding Poor people.

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                                      anthonywallace
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                                      Yes, it is; either by fasting the same days that you breakfast or by feeding Poor people.

                                      ok thanks,

                                      so do u think it could be somethin like this

                                      Whoever is ill or traveling , then " finish" during different times/months...

                                      peace

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                                        belH
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                                        ok thanks,

                                        so do u think it could be somethin like this

                                        Whoever is ill or traveling , then " finish" during different times/months...

                                        peace

                                        It would translate as follow
                                        by Counting (fa-3edat) from (min) days (Iyam) Later (Okar).

                                        Which means count the days that you missed fasting, and then make it up Later by fasting the same number of days you missed.

                                        Peace

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                                          mmkhan
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                                          Salaaman Belalhammad,

                                          Peace;
                                          I hope that God will lead you and others to the Truth.

                                          My advice to You is to not trust anybody but Allah; And Allah will never let you down, and will show you the truth in a way that you can't miss.
                                          Happy Rammadan
                                          Salam

                                          Thank you... Jazaak Allah.

                                          Happy Ramadhan to you and all. handshake

                                          Regards,
                                          mmKhan

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