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THE MONTH OF RAMADĀN

SO SAID THE PROMISED MESSIAH AS

“ The Arabic word Ramadān refers to the heat of the sun. In Ramadān, a person restrains

themselves from food and drink, and all other physical pleasures. Further, an individual develops
within themselves a burning passion and fervour to fulfil the commandments of Allah the

Almighty. Therefore, spiritual and physical warmth and heat constitute the Arabic word known

in dual form as Ramadān. It is my view that those lexicographers who suggest that the word

Ramadān has its etymological roots in the fact that this was a month of heat is incorrect, because
this is no distinguishing factor in Arabia. Spiritual ‘heat’ refers to spiritual fervour and joy, and

religious zeal. The word Ramadān also alludes to that heat which causes rocks and the like to
become heated. ”

(Al-Hakam, vol. 5, no. 27, July 24 1901, pp. 1-2)

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