to mankind, also clear (Signs) for guidance and judgment (Between
right and wrong). So every one of you who is present (at his home)
during that month should spend it in fasting�" Qur'an (2:185).
"Shahru ramadaana llethi unzila feehil quraana hudalinnaasi wa
bayyinaatin minal hudaa wal furqaan. Fa man shahida minkumu shahra fal
yasumhu"
This Qur'anic verse explains the inseparable link between the Qur'an
and the month of Ramadan. The revelation of the Qur'an to the Prophet
Muhammad (peace be upon Him) began in this month. Somescholars have
explained that the word 'so' (fa) in this ayah leads to the following
paraphrase of one aspect of its meaning:"Fast this month because it is
the one in which the Qur'an was sent down". The night in which the
Qur'an was revealed is known as The Night of Power or The Night of
Destiny. This night is referred to by the Qur'an in the following
verses:
"Indeed, We have indeed revealed this (Message) in the Night of Power.
And what will explain to thee what the night of power is? The Night of
Power is better than a thousand months." Qur'an (97:1-3)
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