Subject: [Masjid Tucson] Submission weekly reminder

In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Peace be upon you,

Ramadan is coming (starts May 5th in USA). Fasting during Ramadan is a great opportunity. We get to fulfill an important commandment, grow our souls and improve the health of our bodies. All in one month!

	Fasting Emphasized and Modified*
[Quran 2:183-5] O you who believe, fasting is decreed for you, as it was decreed for those before you, that you may attain salvation.
 Specific days (are designated for fasting); if one is ill or traveling, an equal number of other days may be substituted. Those who can fast, but with great difficulty, may substitute feeding one poor person for each day of breaking the fast. If one volunteers (more righteous works), it is better. But fasting is the best for you, if you only knew.
 Ramadan is the month during which the Quran was revealed, providing guidance for the people, clear teachings, and the statute book. Those of you who witness this month shall fast therein. ...

[2:187] ... You may eat and drink until the white thread of light becomes distinguishable from the dark thread of night at dawn. Then, you shall fast until sunset. ...
*2:183-187 Like all duties in Submission, fasting was decreed through Abraham (22:78, Appendices 9 & 15). Prior to revelation of the Quran, sexual intercourse was prohibited throughout the fasting period. This rule is modified in 2:187 to allow intercourse during the nights of Ramadan.


For more information on fasting dates around the world please see https://www.masjidtucson.org/submission/practices/ramadan/


References:
Religious Duties: A Gift From God, https://www.masjidtucson.org/quran/appendices/appendix15.html


Peace.