Etymology
The word "Ramadan" originates from the Arabic root "رمض" (ramd), which means "intense heat or scorching".
Meaning
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, during which strict fasting is observed by Muslims worldwide. The name reflects the belief that during this month, the heat of spiritual purification is particularly intense.
Origin
The origin of Ramadan can be traced back to the Quranic narrative of the Prophet Muhammad's first revelation. According to the Quran, during the month of Ramadan in the year 610 CE, the Prophet received his first revelation from Allah through the angel Gabriel.
In Islamic tradition, the Prophet Muhammad had been spending time in seclusion at the Cave of Hira, located on Mount al-Noor. It was during the month of Ramadan that he received the first verses of the Quran, which became the foundation of the Islamic faith.
The significance of Ramadan as a month of fasting and spiritual purification was later established in the Quran, which states:
"The month of Ramadan is [the month] in which the Quran was sent down, as guidance for the people and clear proofs of guidance and criterion. So whoever sights [the new moon of] the month, let him fast it." (Quran 2:185)
Since that time, Ramadan has been observed by Muslims as a time for spiritual reflection, self-discipline, and increased acts of worship.
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