9 Makna Bulan Ramadhan

9 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.