Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim lunar calendar, during which people adhere to a strict fast and live by observing restrictions. Many people are interested in what is forbidden in the month of Ramadan and what spheres of life concern taboos. Muslims believe that the prohibitions that have been adopted help improve self-discipline and strengthen faith.
What is forbidden in Ramadan?
During the day, Muslims pray, read the Koran, reflect, and still do work and perform pious deeds. What is prohibited during Ramadan fasting:
- In the afternoon it is forbidden to eat, drink and smoke.
- After sunset, the ban is removed, but there are strict restrictions on food. You are allowed to eat dates, drink water and milk.
- The amount of food consumed at night should be reduced to a minimum, since Muslims believe that one can feel happiness and benefit from fasting only if the believer feels a strong hunger.
There are categories of people who may not hold fast. First of all, this applies to pregnant and breastfeeding women. What is forbidden to eat during Ramadan should not interest the elderly and sick people. They can not follow the prohibitions, but instead they need to feed the poor for a month. There are during a fast can women during menstruation, and even travelers.
What else is forbidden to do in Ramadan:
- You can not look at objects that distract the mind from the understanding of Allah.
- It is necessary to avoid disputes, deceit, scandals, vows and jokes.
- It is necessary to refuse from sexual relations, masturbation and from other caresses, which lead to ejaculation.
- You can not rectally and vaginally administer any medication.
- Spontaneous vomiting and swallowing of sputum are prohibited.
- It is necessary to exclude thoughts about the intention to stop the post in advance.
Muslims believe that by observing all prohibitions during Ramadan, they favorably influence their own souls.