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The month of Ramadan is that in which was revealed the Quran; a
guidance for mankind, and clear proofs of the guidance, and the
criterion (of right and wrong). And whosoever of you is present, let him
fast the month, and whosoever of you is sick or on a journey, a number
of other days. Allah desires for you ease; He desires not hardship for
you; and that you should complete the period, and that you should
magnify Allah for having guided you, and that perhaps you may be
thankful.
- Thus, via the Quran, Muslims are informed that Muhammad,
first received revelations in the lunar month of Ramadan. Therefore,
the month of Ramadan is considered to be the most sacred month of the
months of the lunar Islamic calendar, the recording of which began with
the Hijra.
