تويت
Raman al-Mubrak is the 9th month of Hijri calendar. It is obligatory for every Muslim to fast all the days of this month. In the Qur'an, this month is mentioned as the month in which this book was revealed to the Prophet (s). The Night of al-Qadr is in this month. This is the only month whose name is explicitly mentioned and praised in the Qur'an. Also, 21st of this month marks the martyrdom anniversary of Imam 'Ali (a).
Among the most important recommended practices in this month are reciting the Qur'an, observing night vigil at the three possible nights of al-Qadr, praying, repenting, giving Iftar meals to others and helping the needy.
Due to great significance of this month, committing sins in this month leads to worse divine punishments in this world and in the Hereafter. This month is greatly revered by Muslims and is considered their month of worship and the faithfuls prepare themselves spiritually in the previous months of Rajab and Sha'ban to begin this month prepared and ready to receive its blessings.
n the Qur'an
Ramadan is the only month mentioned in the Qur'an and revered;
| The month of Ramadan is one in which the Qur'an was sent down as guidance to mankind, with manifest proofs of guidance and the Criterion. So let those of you who witness it fast [in] it. |
| المصدر ويكي شيعة المؤسسة الالكترونية لمدرسة اهل البيت عليهم السلام |