RAMADHAN KAREEM
Bismillahirahmanirahim Millions of Muslims in Malaysia and many more across the world welcome the month of Ramadhan. A typical day in Ramadhan starts very early, before the dawn with the Sahuur or the morning meal. The whole day is spent without eating or drinking anything. With a prayer of gratitude to Allah s.w.t., a Muslim breaks his fast at sunset with the iftar or the evening meal. Following the practice of Prophet Muhammad s.a.w., dates have traditionally been a part of iftar meals. From sunrise till sunset, a Muslim who fasts is required to abstain from all evil deeds as seemingly small as they may be. Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. is reported to have said, "If a person does not avoid false talk and false conduct during fasting, then Allah does not care if he abstains from food and drink." It is prohibited to use bad language, to engage in any fights or to indulge in worldly pleasures during the fast. Since it is more of a spiritual exercise, a Mu
