Ramadan is the most sacred month in Islam. It is the month of fasting patience worship forgiveness and mercy. Allah selected this month for the revelation of the Holy Quran. Every single day and night of Ramadan carries spiritual reward.

Ramadan in the Holy Quran

Allah clearly mentions Ramadan in the Holy Quran and explains its purpose. It is a month of guidance mercy and distinction between truth and falsehood.

شَهْرُ رَمَضَانَ الَّذِي أُنزِلَ فِيهِ الْقُرْآنُ هُدًى لِّلنَّاسِ

Urdu Translation رمضان کا مہینہ وہ ہے جس میں قرآن نازل کیا گیا جو انسانوں کے لیے ہدایت ہے۔

Roman English Ramzan ka mahina woh hai jisme Quran nazil kiya gaya jo insano ke liye hidayat hai.

English Translation The month of Ramadan is the one in which the Quran was revealed as guidance for mankind.

Obligation of Fasting

Fasting in Ramadan is obligatory for every adult Muslim who is healthy and capable. From dawn to sunset Muslims abstain from food drink and immoral actions. Fasting purifies the soul and increases consciousness of Allah.

يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا كُتِبَ عَلَيْكُمُ الصِّيَامُ

Urdu Translation اے ایمان والو تم پر روزہ فرض کیا گیا ہے۔

Roman English Aey iman walon tum par roza farz kiya gaya hai.

English Translation O believers fasting has been prescribed for you.

Thirty Days of Ramadan Overview

Laylatul Qadr The Night of Power

Laylatul Qadr is the greatest night of Ramadan. It occurs in the last ten nights especially the odd nights. Worship on this night is better than worship of a thousand months.

لَيْلَةُ الْقَدْرِ خَيْرٌ مِّنْ أَلْفِ شَهْرٍ

Urdu Translation شب قدر ہزار مہینوں سے بہتر ہے۔

Roman English Shab e Qadr hazar mahinon se behtar hai.

English Translation The Night of Decree is better than a thousand months.

Sehri and Iftar Duas

Sehri Dua

وَبِصَوْمِ غَدٍ نَّوَيْتُ مِنْ شَهْرِ رَمَضَانَ

Urdu Translation میں نے ماہ رمضان کے کل کے روزے کی نیت کی۔

Roman English Main ne Ramzan ke kal ke rozay ki niyat ki.

English Translation I intend to keep the fast for tomorrow in the month of Ramadan.

Iftar Dua

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي لَكَ صُمْتُ وَبِكَ آمَنْتُ وَعَلَيْكَ تَوَكَّلْتُ

Urdu Translation اے اللہ میں نے تیرے لیے روزہ رکھا تجھ پر ایمان لایا اور تجھ پر بھروسہ کیا۔

Roman English Allahumma inni laka sumtu aur tujh par iman laya aur tujh par bharosa kiya.

English Translation O Allah I fasted for You I believe in You and I trust in You.

Pakistan Sehri and Iftar Timing Table

Note Timings may vary daily and by moon sighting. Always confirm from local mosques or official announcements.

End of Ramadan and Eid ul Fitr

Ramadan ends with the sighting of the Shawwal moon. Eid ul Fitr marks the successful completion of fasting. Muslims offer Eid prayer give charity and celebrate with gratitude.

Frequently Asked Questions

Conclusion

Ramadan is a month of transformation mercy and forgiveness. It strengthens faith purifies the heart and builds discipline. The true success of Ramadan lies in continuing its lessons throughout life.