Ramadaan
Ramadaan may be seen as a festive month of compulsory fasting (Sawm). During this month "nothing must enter the body", i.e. food, drink (including saliva), smoke (of tobacco), even an injection. Sexual activity is equally forbidden. All this is, however, only between the hours of sunrise and sunset. The Ramadaan fast has definitely a pre-Islamic history.
It is believed that fasting during Ramadaan is thirty times better than at any other time. According to tradition, during this month the gates of heaven are open and the gates of hell closed, and the devils are in chains.
Those who observe the fast with pure motives will obtain remission of their sins.
"The night of power"
A mysterious night, in the month of Ramadaan, the precise date of which is said to have been known only to the Prophet and a few of the companions. It is usually celebrated on the 27th night of Ramadaan and many Muslims believe that their sins are forgiven during this night.The following is the allusion to it in the Qur'an:
"We have indeed revealed this (message) in the Night of Power.
And what will explain to thee what the Night of Power is?
The Night of Power is better than a thousand months.
Therein come down the angels and the spirit by Allah's permission, on every errand.
Peace! ... This until the rise of Morn!"
Surah 97:1-5
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