{"id":16546,"date":"2023-03-27T17:13:35","date_gmt":"2023-03-27T11:43:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/?p=16546"},"modified":"2024-04-08T15:52:55","modified_gmt":"2024-04-08T10:22:55","slug":"the-dos-donts-of-ramadan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/the-dos-donts-of-ramadan","title":{"rendered":"Do\u2019s And Don\u2019ts of Ramadan"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/the-dos-donts-of-ramadan\/#Dos_of_Ramadan\" >Do&#8217;s of Ramadan<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/the-dos-donts-of-ramadan\/#Fasting\" >Fasting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/the-dos-donts-of-ramadan\/#Prayer\" >Prayer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/the-dos-donts-of-ramadan\/#Quran_Recitation\" >Quran Recitation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/the-dos-donts-of-ramadan\/#Acts_of_Charity\" >Acts of Charity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/the-dos-donts-of-ramadan\/#Self-Reflection\" >Self-Reflection<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/the-dos-donts-of-ramadan\/#Donts_of_Ramadan\" >Don\u2019ts of Ramadan<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/the-dos-donts-of-ramadan\/#Eating_or_Drinking_during_Fasting_Hours\" >Eating or Drinking during Fasting Hours<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/the-dos-donts-of-ramadan\/#Gossiping_and_Backbiting\" >Gossiping and Backbiting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/the-dos-donts-of-ramadan\/#Anger_and_Negativity\" >Anger and Negativity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/the-dos-donts-of-ramadan\/#Skipping_Suhoor\" >Skipping Suhoor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/the-dos-donts-of-ramadan\/#Ramadan_Gifts\" >Ramadan Gifts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ramadan is a month of spiritual renewal and reflection for Muslims around the world. This holy month presents an opportunity for individuals to strengthen their faith, participate in charitable deeds, and enhance their connection with God. To fully utilise this blessed month, it&#8217;s crucial to follow certain do&#8217;s and don&#8217;ts of Ramadan. Keep reading to know about them in brief:<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dos_of_Ramadan\"><\/span><b>Do&#8217;s of Ramadan<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fasting\"><\/span><b>Fasting<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media.istockphoto.com\/id\/1150351800\/photo\/hijab-women-and-a-man-pray-together-before-meals.jpg?b=1&amp;s=170667a&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=G8pAt3ryJWcnYf40_vLtSDKMjKfCbMqVOaKYVBJegJ4=\" alt=\"\" width=\"390\" height=\"260\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Pixabay<\/p><\/div>\n<p><b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fasting during Rama<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dan is one of the most important do\u2019s. Muslims must abstain from food, drink, and other physical needs during the daylight hours. Fasting is a way to demonstrate self-discipline.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prayer\"><\/span><b>Prayer<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media.istockphoto.com\/id\/474811612\/photo\/muslim-pray.jpg?s=612x612&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=M4gKJxYOvsXl8F0cy9uVla7tN0LwJYTvIVPjlz5h8u4=\" alt=\"Muslim pray Muslim pray no anger and negativity in ramadan stock pictures, royalty-free photos &amp; images\" width=\"390\" height=\"258\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Pixabay<\/p><\/div>\n<p>It is crucial to perform the five daily prayers (salah), especially during Ramadan. Muslims should also make an effort to perform Taraweeh, which is a special prayer offered during the month after the Isha prayer.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quran_Recitation\"><\/span><b>Quran Recitation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.pixabay.com\/photo\/2021\/11\/24\/02\/46\/quran-6820099__340.jpg\" alt=\"Quran, Verse, Moslem, Alfatihah, Opening\" width=\"390\" height=\"260\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Pixabay<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Holy Quran is the central religious text of Islam, and Muslims should make an effort to read and understand its teachings during Ramadan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Acts_of_Charity\"><\/span><b>Acts of Charity<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media.istockphoto.com\/id\/959832880\/photo\/grandchildren-receiving-eid-gifts-from-grandparents.jpg?s=612x612&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=EL_-NSgrlARPCVEsaQe8U2HHflMJm-FDy6M0G9SsM1k=\" alt=\"Grandchildren receiving Eid gifts from Grandparents Multi Generation Malaysian family celebrating Eid at home gifts in eid stock pictures, royalty-free photos &amp; images\" width=\"390\" height=\"260\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Pixabay<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ramadan is a month of giving and generosity. Muslims should donate to charity, feed the hungry, and offer assistance to those in need.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Self-Reflection\"><\/span><b>Self-Reflection<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media.istockphoto.com\/id\/1314467987\/photo\/young-indonesian-muslim-woman-fixing-her-hijab-on-the-mirror.jpg?s=612x612&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=HbTrwVvK7BLkBJ2zbxGUgMwNGlQh3aJMWvYzLEnRBqo=\" alt=\"Young Indonesian Muslim Woman Fixing her Hijab on the Mirror Shot of a young Indonesian muslim woman adjusting her hijab in front of the mirror before going out for Eid Ul-Fitr salat. introspection in ramadan stock pictures, royalty-free photos &amp; images\" width=\"390\" height=\"260\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Pixabay<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ramadan is an excellent opportunity to reflect on one&#8217;s life and focus on self-improvement. Muslims should take time to reflect on their actions and seek forgiveness for their sins.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Donts_of_Ramadan\"><\/span><b>Don\u2019ts of Ramadan<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eating_or_Drinking_during_Fasting_Hours\"><\/span><b>Eating or Drinking during Fasting Hours<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media.istockphoto.com\/id\/1225801169\/vector\/muslim-activity-in-holy-month-ramadan-ramadan-fasting-rules-in-flat-illustration-editable.jpg?s=612x612&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=yRz33u70u0XH6onpaR2vB468-nr_3eTmyiN0jeGcFSI=\" alt=\"Eating or Drinking during Fasting Hours\" width=\"390\" height=\"390\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Pixabay<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One must not eat, drink, or smoke during fasting hours. Doing so will nullify the fast and may require making up the missed days later.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gossiping_and_Backbiting\"><\/span><b>Gossiping and Backbiting<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media.istockphoto.com\/id\/1466729878\/photo\/young-asian-muslim-woman-holding-a-cellular-phone-with-shocked-face-expression-isolated-on.jpg?s=612x612&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=Pge7Sq4O2XEh1sGDqw_H5SnO-8renTiaded-LCZKi7k=\" alt=\"Young asian muslim woman holding a cellular phone with shocked face expression. Isolated on white Young asian muslim woman holding a cellular phone with shocked face expression. Isolated on white no anger and negativity in ramadan stock pictures, royalty-free photos &amp; images\" width=\"390\" height=\"260\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Pixabay<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must avoid gossiping and backbiting during Ramadan. Instead, one should focus on positive and uplifting conversations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Anger_and_Negativity\"><\/span><b>Anger and Negativity<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media.istockphoto.com\/id\/1293986250\/photo\/one-of-two-young-asian-muslim-men-whispering-and-the-other-muslim-male-trying-to-close-his.jpg?s=612x612&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=sNw_Qkp4OKdAFYewiO3GFM5YkaL7zYCwV-4VmPs3g-U=\" alt=\"One of Two Young Asian Muslim men whispering and the other Muslim male trying to close his ears, He safe his ears from fake news or gossips in Ramadan One of Two Young Asian Muslim men whispering and the other Muslim male trying to close his ears, He safe his ears from fake news or gossips in Ramadan, isolated on yellow background no anger and negativity in ramadan stock pictures, royalty-free photos &amp; images\" width=\"390\" height=\"260\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Pixabay<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ramadan is a month of patience, kindness, and forgiveness. You should avoid anger, negative thoughts, and arguments.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Skipping_Suhoor\"><\/span><b>Skipping Suhoor<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media.istockphoto.com\/id\/1367058386\/photo\/middle-eastern-traditional-breakfast-during-ramadan-fasting-date-fruit-for-dinner-or-iftar.jpg?s=612x612&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=GY_xAuX-uP2OOE-gTiBUgLp4OmUDlHaY-vC2cKYOET8=\" alt=\"Middle Eastern traditional breakfast during Ramadan fasting (aka: Sahur or Suhoor). Date fruit for dinner or iftar. Ramadan background. Ramadan kareem.\" width=\"390\" height=\"267\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Pixabay<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suhoor is the pre-dawn meal that is consumed before starting the fast. Skipping suhoor can make fasting difficult, and those observing may feel lethargic and dehydrated throughout the day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ramadan_Gifts\"><\/span><b>Ramadan Gifts<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.fnp.sg\/\/images\/pr\/l\/v20220404150351\/hari-raya-celebration-hamper_2.jpg\" alt=\"Hari Raya Celebration Hamper: Ramadan Gift boxes\" width=\"390\" height=\"390\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ramadan is also a time to exchange gifts\/gift hampers with family and friends. These gifts can include dates, prayer rugs, Islamic books, or other meaningful items. Muslims should also donate to charity and help those in need during Ramadan. Rest, you can always go for personalised <a href=\"\/gifts\/ramadan\">Ramadan gifts<\/a> and <a href=\"\/gifts\/hari-raya\">Hari Raya gifts<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>By following the do\u2019s and don\u2019ts of Ramadan and engaging in spiritual activities, acts of charity, and seeking forgiveness for one&#8217;s sins, individuals can gain the most out of this holy month and emerge as better individuals. Remember, there are plenty of things to do in Ramadan that can make this month a meaningful and fulfilling experience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ramadan is a month of spiritual renewal and reflection for Muslims around the world. This holy month presents an opportunity for individuals to strengthen their faith, participate in charitable deeds, and enhance their connection with God. To fully utilise this blessed month, it&#8217;s crucial to follow certain do&#8217;s and don&#8217;ts of Ramadan. 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