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Religious Studies Coursework- Islam Section A Ramadan is a Muslim religious practice that occurs during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and for most, is considered the most important month of the Islamic Calendar. During this very important month, Muhammad (p.b.u.h) received the first revelation of the holy Qur'an years ago. For that purpose, it is a special month for Muslims, which they commemorate by fasting (known as sawm). The two major reasons why Muslims fast are: it is the Fourth Pillar of Islam (and therefore an obligatory duty and act of worship) ordered for them by Allah in the Qur'an. The second reason is that Muhammad (pbuh) himself set them the example of fasting. This is a quotation from the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad: "Ibn 'Umar reported that the people saw the new moon (of Ramadan). So I informed the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him)...

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