Ramadan Guide Barnsley Hospital

Barnsley Hospital Ramadan Guide Key Terms Suhur; The meal taken just before dawn (before the Fajr prayer start time), which marks the beginning of the fast. Iftar; The meal eaten at sunset (start of Magrib prayer) to open the fast. Tarawih; A night prayer (after the Isha prayer) which is prayed every night during the month of We encourage our NHS colleagues to review and discuss Ramadan. The prayers are lengthier with the this guidance within their teams, share it more broadly to Quran recited in them throughout the month. Zakat Al Fitr; A charity given by all Muslims of enhance understanding, foster allyship, and serve as a all ages who can afford to do so before the Eid reminder of the importance of creating an inclusive prayer is offered. working environment. Taqwa; God consciousness To understand and experience how Muslim colleagues Fidya: A religious donation to help those in need. feel while fasting during Ramadan. This is a meaningful way to show allyship, express gratitude, and deepen our It is only paid when someone is unable to fast during Ramadan, and will not be able to make up connection with others. the fast. What does Islam mean? Laylatul-Qadr; The night of power, when The Arabic word 'Islam' means submission and Muslims believe the Quran was first revealed. obedience, and derives from a word meaning 'peace'. Believed to be in the last 10 days of Ramadan on What or who is a Muslim? the odd nights. A Muslim is a follower of the religion of Islam Quran; The Holy book for Muslims. What do Muslims believe? Zakat; One of the five pillars of Islam, where The basic belief of Islam is that there is only one God, those who are able to should donate 2.5% of whose name in the Arabic language is Allah, and who is one's wealth each year to benefit the poor. the sole and sovereign ruler of the universe. Usually Muslims will donate during Ramadan as Ramadan the rewards are increased during the holy month. As Ramadan approaches, Muslims across our cherished Allah; Arabic for God NHS and around the world are once again blessed with the opportunity to reflect on their faith and spirituality. Ramadan holds immense significance for Muslims, as it symbolises dedication, reflection, and discipline. Through fasting, Muslims shield themselves from sin while placing greater focus on acts of worship, by engaging in actions that please Allah (God). During this sacred month, Muslims deepen their connection with their Creator and receive abundant blessings and rewards. Ramadan refers to the 9th month of the Islamic Calendar where Muslims are expected to fast from dawn until sunset for one month if able to do so. Fasting is a core practice and one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Ramadan also commemorates the first revelation of the Holy Quran to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).