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significance of Ramadan
The word "Ramadan" is a mashdar form
(infinitive) are drawn from the word which originally meant ramidhayarmadhu
burning, stinging as blistering, or very hot. So named because when set as
obligatory fasting month, the air or the weather is very hot in the Arabian
Peninsula so it can burn something dry.
In addition, Ramadan also means 'sharpening' because
of ignorance in the society sharpening the tools of war (sword, machete, etc.)
to fight a war in the next month. Thus, it can be interpreted as the month of
Ramadan to 'hone' soul, 'sharpen' the sharpness of mind and clarity of the
liver, so it can 'burn' despicable traits and 'fats' sin that is in us.
Ramadan every year we live is essential interpreted
from the perspective of the other names attributed to him. The number of names
on the labels scholars Ramadan.
1. Firstly, Shahr al-Qur'an (Koran months), because
in this month the Qur'an was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. In
addition, the scriptures others: Psalms, Torah, and the Gospel, also derived in
the same month.
2. Secondly, Shahr al-Shiyam (obligatory fasting
month), because only the Ramadan is the month in which Muslims are required to
fast during the whole month. And just Ramadan, the only, the name of the month
which is called in the Koran. (Surah al-Baqarah [2]: 185).
3. Thirdly, Shahr al-recitation (reading Qur'an
months), because in this month Gabriel to the Prophet Muhammad to do tadarus
Qur'an with the Prophet from the beginning to the end.
4. Fourth, Shahr al-Rahmah (the full moon's abundant
grace from Allah), because Allah revealed various graces that are not found
outside of Ramadan. The doors of goodness that leads to heaven opened wide.
5. Fifth, Shahr al-Najat (month exemption from the
torment of Hell). God promises forgiveness of sins and Liberation themselves
from the punishment of hellfire for those who fasted for the faith and simply
hope his good pleasure.
6. To six, Shahr al-'Id (the month that ends / ended
with the feast). Ramadan was greeted with excitement and ended with the
celebration of Eid full of happiness as well, including the poor
7. Seventh, Shahr al-Judd (month generosity),
because this month the Muslims encouraged a lot of charity, especially to ease
the burden of indigent and poor. The Prophet gave the best example as the most
generous people in the holy month.
8. Eighth, Shahr al-Shabr (month of patience),
because the fast train someone to behave and act patiently, big heart, and hold
the exam.
9. Ninth, Shahr Allah (Al lah months), because in it
God multiplies the reward for fasting.
Conclusion
:
So, Ramadan is a month that are full of meaning
which all boils down to the victory, namely: the victory of the Muslim fasting
against lust, egositas, greed, and dishonesty. As the month of jihad, Ramadan
should be interpreted to demonstrate the performance and the achievement of individual
and social piety.
