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| | Ramadan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | Ramadan reaches its height in its last ten days, one of the last five odd numbered days of the month is called the Night of Destiny (Arabic: Laylat al-Qadr), marking the date of the revelations of the first verses of the Qur'an to the Prophet Muhammad. |  | | Ramadan or Ramadhan (Arabic: رمضان) is the ninth month of the Islamic year and the holiest month in Islam, however, it is normal month for non-Muslims that live in the countries that use the Islamic calendar. |  | | Therefore, Muslims believe that during Ramadan the power of the demons is lessened. |
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| | Lesson Plan - Ramadan (Islamic Holiday) |
 | | Ramadan is also a time for Muslims to concentrate on the practice of their faith. |  | | Ramadan is a time to worship Allah; part of that worship includes reciting passages from the Koran. |  | | Include that Ramadan is a religious holiday practiced by those of the Islamic faith. |
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| | MSN Encarta - Print Preview - Ramadan |
 | | The month of Ramadan is particularly sacred to Muslims because the Qur’an was first revealed to Muhammad, the prophet of Islam, during this month. |  | | Fasting during Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam, the essential religious duties of all adult Muslims. |  | | Ramadan is a month of worship, and fasting is a means of fostering piety. |
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 | | Fasting during Ramadan is the fourth of the five Pillars of Faith, the chief religious duties of a Muslim. |  | | Muslims celebrate Ramadan as the month during which the prophet Muhammad received the first of the revelations that make up the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam. |  | | Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic year. |
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| | Ramadan |
 | | Ramadan is important for Muslims because it is believed to be the month during which the Holy Quran (the Muslims Holy book) was revealed by God to Prophet Muhammad (570-632 C.E.). |  | | Ramadan is a very spiritual time for Muslims, and often they share their experience with their friends and family members. |  | | Ramadan is one of two major religious celebrations for the Muslims during the year. |
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| | Ramadan The Holy Month |
 | | Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic Calendar, is considered as one of the holiest months of the year. |  | | Ramadan, the ninth month, is observed throughout the Muslim world as a month of fasting. |  | | It was in 610 A.D. when the prophet Muhammad was said to have received revelations from God that later became Islam’s holy book, the Quran (Koran). |
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| | Ramadan |
 | | Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic Lunar calendar and the holiest of the four holy months. |  | | Muslims believe that God began revealing the Qur'an to the Prophet Muhammad during Ramadan (in the year 610 C.E.). |  | | The month of Ramadan is a time for spiritual reflection, prayer, doing good deeds and spending time with family and friends. |
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| | Ramadan, Islamic holy calendar at Best Iran Travel.com |
 | | It was during Ramadan that Allah (God) through the Angel Gabriel revealed the holy book of Koran (Quran) to prophet Mohammad. |  | | Ramadan is not only the month of fasting but also the month of spiritual healing. |  | | Ramadan, the ninth month of the Muslim year, during which all Muslims must fast during the daylight hours. |
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| | CBC News Indepth: Ramadan |
 | | Ramadan is a holy month for the Islamic community when Muslims concentrate on their faith and spend less time on the concerns of their everyday lives. |  | | Ramadan is derived from the Arabic root word ramida denoting intense scorching heat and dryness. |  | | Ramadan is meant to be a time of worship and contemplation. |
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| | Ramadan—The Month of Fasting |
 | | Muslims believe that during the month of Ramadan, Allah revealed the first verses of the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam. |  | | Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. |  | | In the days that followed, Muhammad found himself speaking the verses that would be transcribed as the Qur'an. |
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| | The Encyclopedia of Henna: Ramadan and Id al-Fitr henna traditions |
 | | Ramadan is a month when Muslims pray, fast, go without water, abstain from fleshly and social pleasures, reflect, and concentrate on their spiritual life. |  | | At the end of Ramadan, at the sighting of the new crescent moon, Muslims return to the joys of physical life: food, drink, and sexuality, appreciating the gifts of life more for the month's privation. |  | | This period is similar to the Christian tradition of Lent, preceding Easter. |
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| | Ramadan |
 | | Fasting during Ramadan is the fourth of the Five Pillars of Islam and is practised by healthy adult Muslims, male and female. |  | | Ramadan is also a time of worship and contemplation. |  | | During Ramadan, Muslims recite a special prayer called the Taraweeh (Night Prayer), which is usually two to three times as long as the five daily prayers that take place as normal. |
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| | Ramadan |
 | | The last ten days of Ramadan are a time of special spiritual focuse, as the night on which the Qur'an was revealed to the Prophet, known as the Night of Power (Lailat ul-Qadr), is generally taken to be the 27th night of the month. |  | | Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. |  | | There were a number significant battles during the month of Ramadan in which Allah granted victory to Islam and Muslims. |
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| | Girl Power! Ramadan |
 | | Muslims believe that Ramadan is the month that Allah (God) first revealed the Quran (also spelled Koran), the holy book of Islam, to a caravan trader named Muhammad. |  | | At the end of Ramadan, Muslims celebrate a very festive and joyful holiday called Eid ul Fitr, the Festival of Breaking the Fast. |  | | This means they don't eat or drink anything at all from dawn to sunset. |
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| | The Saudi Arabian Information Resource - Ramadan |
 | | Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic year, was the month in which the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, received his first divine revelation from the Angel Gabriel. |  | | During Ramadan, Muslims are exhorted to read the whole of the Holy Qur'an. |  | | The "Night of Determination", the night during which Muhammad received his first revelation, falls towards the end of Ramadan. |
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| | Ramadan (Islamic, Moslem, Muslim) |
 | | Ramadan is the most sacred holiday of the Muslim year and is mandated by the Qur'an (2:183). |  | | Ramadan is a time of worship, reading the Qur'an, charitable acts, and the purification of individual behavior. |  | | Muslims dress in holiday apparel and attend a community prayer in the morning. |
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| | Kroc Institute : Program in Religion, Conflict and Peacebuilding - Luce Professorship |
 | | Ramadan is the author of Western Muslims and the Future of Islam (Oxford University Press, 2003) as well as many articles on contemporary Islam in dialogue with the West. |  | | Ramadan has written extensively on the nature of shari'ah, intra-community discourse within the world of Islam, and contemporary policy questions facing Muslims. |  | | A public intellectual who bridges academics and community, Ramadan seeks to construct a forum in which issues of justice and peace can be explored by members of various faith traditions. |
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| | A Girl's World Presents: Pajama Party: Christmas 2004! |
 | | Ramadan is a time when Muslims concentrate on their faith and spend less time on the concerns of their everyday lifes. |  | | In addition to the five daily prayers, during Ramadan Muslims recite a special prayer called the Taraweeh prayer (Night Prayer). |  | | The Month of Ramadan is also when it is believed the Holy Quran [our sacred book] "was sent down from heaven, a guidance unto men, a declaration of direction, and a means of Salvation." |
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| | Ramadan |
 | | Whoever fasts Ramadan with faith and seeking the pleasure of Allah, his past errors are forgiven. |  | | The month of Ramadan comes once each year giving every fasting Muslim a spiritual and physical improvement which lasts until the following year. |  | | (Ahmed) Islam is based on the five pillars, the oneness of Allah, establishing prayers, paying Zakat (Charity) fasting in Ramadan and pilgrimage to Makkah. |
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| | FaithStreams |
 | | Ramadan is a very important months for the submitters (Muslims in Arabic). |  | | Its name is mentioned in the Quran in Sura 2, verse 185. |  | | World Council of Churches Greets World-Wide Muslim Community at the beginning of Ramadan |
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| | -- Beliefnet.com |
 | | The Qur'an was first revealed to Prophet Muhammad during the month of Ramadan. |  | | "Ramadan is the month during which the Qur'an was revealed, providing guidance for the people, clear teachings, and the statute book. |  | | This night is commemorated as the night Prophet Muhammad received the first revelation of the Qur'an. |
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| | Amazon.com: Ramadan: Books: Suhaib Hamid Ghazi,Omar Rayyan |
 | | Ramadan is the holiest month of the Islamic calendar and I think most Americans know at least that much if they had no clue as to what the holiday celebrates or what Muslim families do during that time. |  | | The month of Ramadan, an Islamic time of fasting, feasting, sharing, and prayer, is seen through the eyes of young Hakeem. |  | | Young Readers will learn about how Ramadan was the month is which the Quran, the holy book of Islam, was revealed to the prophet Muhammed. |
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| | Ramadan - UK Shop Search > Ramadan |
 | | Ramadan- the Month of Blessings By Justice Maulana Muhammad Taqi Usmani... |  | | Ramadan- the Month of Blessings By Justice Maulana Muhammad... |  | | Ramadan (beginning 4 Oct 2005) During the 29/30 days of Ramadan all adult Muslims must give up food, drink, smoking and sexual... |
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| | The Curse Of The Pharaohs: Laialy Ramadan |
 | | Ramadan, the Holy Month in Islam, is a time of fasting, blessings and prayers. |  | | Mosques become more crowded with worshipers from all walks of life during Ramadan as the religious fervor heightens. |  | | Many of which will be purchased by eager Egyptian children who will carry them through the crowded and narrow streets in their traditional swinging and singing during the Holy Month of Ramadan. |
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| | Ramadan- a Month of fasting |
 | | Whoever prays during the nights in Ramadan with faith and seeking his reward from Allah will have his past sins forgiven. |  | | he Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Whoever fasts during Ramadan with faith and seeking his reward from Allah will have his past sins forgiven. |  | | And he who passes Lailat al-Qadr in prayer with faith and seeking his reward from Allah will have his past sins forgiven (Bukhari, Muslim). |
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| | Kids Domain - Ramadan |
 | | Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar. |  | | Explore "The Story of Ramadan" and find out about "The Five Pillars of Faith". |  | | Send a friend a Ramadan greeting and brighten their day with thoughts of the season! |
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| | Ramadan Greeting Cards, Ramadan Ecards, Free Ramadan Greetings From 123Greetings.com |
 | | Ramadan is a sacred month wherein Almighty Allah gives humanity the opportunity to achieve endless bliss through purification and striving. |  | | Send in Ramadan wishes to your friends/ family/ colleagues/ acquaintances with these beautiful greetings. |  | | Greet your friends/ family/ near and dear ones a holy Ramadan with traditional greetings. |
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| | Online NewsHour Extra: The Buzz |
 | | I always strive to read the whole Quran, the holy book of Islam, during Ramadan. |  | | As a Muslim-American it is my duty to educate others and try to prevent religious ignorance. |  | | Fasting for Muslims is a great act of worship in which all desires are neglected. |
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| | Ramadan: According to Quran and Sunnah |
 | | Ramadan, a blessed month, has come to you during which Allah has made it obligatory for you to fast. |  | | Whoever established prayers on the night of Qadr out of sincere faith and hoping for a reward from Allah, then all his previous sins will be forgiven; and whoever fasts in the month of Ramadan out of sincere faith, and hoping for a reward from Allah, then all his previous sins will be forgiven. |  | | If a muslim is not given knowledge from any source he deems reliable and is not able to sight it himself, then he should count thirty days from the previous month and start Ramadan at that time. |
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| | Ramadan on Encyclopedia.com |
 | | Ramadan Challah en Iran L'attaque a été revendiquée par le Jihad islamique, son chef Ramadan Challah affirmant sur la chaî. |  | | The final day of Ramadan, Id al-Fitr, is celebrated by a day of feasting. |  | | Fitr prayer marks the end of Ramadan in the Jamaa Masjid built by Moghul Emperor AURANGZEB. |
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| | Ramadan - Muslims and the month of Ramadan |
 | | For the sincere believer, every month is an occasion for worship and his whole life is spent in obeying Allah, but in the month of Ramadan he has even more motives to do good and his heart is even more focused on worship, and he turns even more to his Lord. |  | | (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “The Scriptures of Ibraaheem were sent down on the first of the month of Ramadan. |  | | Make the most of this blessed time by filling it with acts of worship and forsaking haraam things, so that you may attain a good life in this world and happiness after death. |
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| | Holidays - Ramadan |
 | | Ramadan and other Islamic greeting cards to send free to family and friends. |  | | A good information site on the tradition of fasting over the Muslim holiday of Ramadan. |  | | A selection of some unique cards, celebrating this special period of intense prayer and happy rejoicing. |
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| | BBC - Religion & Ethics - Sawm |
 | | This is marked by dressing up and visiting the mosque for prayer, and with visits to family and friends for celebratory meals. |  | | Giving thanks for the Holy Qur'an, which was first revealed in the month of Ramadan. |  | | The month of Ramadan ends with the festival of Eid ul-Fitr. |
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| | Education of children in Ramadan |
 | | Correct them if they behave wrongly or say unaccaptable words and remind them that they are fasting ot they are in Ramadan and this may alter their reward. |  | | Teach them to recite Qur'an regularily and inform them that the Prophet (S) used to do that in Ramadan. |  | | Wake them up for Suhoor [even if they don't fast] and Fajr prayer. |
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| | islamonline - ramadan |
 | | We can provide some useful advice on how one could spend the last ten days of Ramadan, especially as these days are very special in the life of every Muslim. |  | | In the day of Khaibar, the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: “Tomorrow I will give the flag to somebody who loves Allah and His Messenger, and Allah and His Messenger love him. |  | | The Malaysian Muslims receive the month of Ramadan with great joy and unequalled happiness. |
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| | RAMADAN |
 | | Either for those classes who practice Ramadan or for those who wish to study and better understand this Muslim holiday, craft this mobile for the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan, a time of feasting and gift-giving. |  | | Read about the fast of Ramadan, the Night of Power, and the Five Pillars of the Muslim Faith. |  | | This colorful site tells how Islam began and how Muhammad received the Quran (Koran). |
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| | RAMADAN The Holy Month of Islam: Jannah.Org |
 | | [download] - Beautiful prayer in witr after completion of the Quran on the last day of Ramadan. |  | | Ramadan & Fasting online book - by Abu Abdillah al Atheri |  | | Learn more about Islam: the Eternal Path to Peace |
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| | Ramadan in Egypt |
 | | Eid, the Feast at the end of Ramadan |  | | The show continues until late at night, and sometimes right up until the dawn prayers, after which people finally sleep. |  | | Ramadan is a month that follows the lunar calendar, the basis of the Islamic (or Hijri) calendar. |
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| | Ramadan on the Web at Clint's Place |
 | | Ramadan is the month on the Islamic lunar calendar during which Muslims abstain from food, drink and other sensual pleasures from break of dawn to sunset. |  | | On September 24th, the Muslim community in America and around the world will began the month-long fast of Ramadan (rom-a-don). |  | | Ramadan at Web Holidays - the pillar, fast, candy festival, recipies |
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| | Howstuffworks "How Ramadan Works" |
 | | During the month of Ramadan, Muslims show their devotion to God by fasting, or abstaining from food. |  | | The most important, though, is the idea that through the self-control of fasting one can pay special attention to his spiritual nature. |  | | Ramadan is an important time for Muslims, not simply because it helps develop a closer relationship with God, but also because Ramadan is a time to think about those who are less fortunate. |
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| | Ramadhan ( Ramadan ) and Eid ul-Fitr |
 | | Reaping the benefits of Ramadan - adapted from a talk given by Ali al-Tamimi |  | | Ramadan Arabia site - Islamic tradition, Qur'anic verses, Islamic figures, recipies, quizzes etc |  | | Ramadan in History - a reflection on the numerous activities and undertakings of the early Muslims engaged in during Ramadhan. |
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| | Ramadan & Hari Raya Puasa for kids and teachers |
 | | Learn about the 5 duties of the Islamic Religion. |  | | There are rules and regulations to be observed during this Holy fasting month. |  | | Find out what The Ninth Month and a Important Fast is all about. |
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| | Ramadan on the Net - Welcome |
 | | ccording to the Islamic Society of North America the first day of fasting for Ramadan 2005 is expected to be October 05th. |  | | e've got stories of Ramadan, and Muhammad the Prophet. |  | | It is during this month that Muslims observe the Fast of Ramadan. |
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| | NOBLE Web: Ramadan |
 | | Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar, the time of year when it is believed that the Holy Quran was received by the Prophet Muhammad. |  | | Ramadan on the Net -- The story of Ramadan and the Five Pillars of Islam |  | | Essentials of Ramadan -- The electronic version of the book Essentials of Ramadan, the Fasting month by Tajuddin B. Shu`aib, provided by the USC Muslim Students Association Islamic Server. |
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| | Ramadan (Islaam.Com) |
 | | Concerns of the Islamic Scholar During Month of Ramadan |  | | Fasting is prescribed for you, as it was prescribed upon those before you in order that you may attain taqwaa." [Soorah al-Baqarah (2):183] |
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| | Ramadan |
 | | Another important festival that takes place in Ramadan is the Night of Destiny. |  | | Ramadan is often used as a synonym of sawm, the religious fasting festival that fills the entire month. |  | | The exact date of this festival is not known to man, but it is believed to be on the night between 26. |
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