What does “Ramadan” mean?

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What does “Ramadan” mean?

Some people consider “Ramadan” to be derived from “Ramadh” which means the melting of stones due to the intense heat. Since the obligation to fast during the month of Ramadan coincided with the intense heat, they named this month Ramadan. In one sense, the month of Ramadan is the month of burning sins, and even more so, the burning of the human soul, which cooks the raw human being so that the veil of egoism and selfishness is removed. Others consider Ramadan to be derived from “Ramaidh”, meaning clouds and rain at the end of the peak of summer and the beginning of the autumn season, which removes the heat of summer. For this reason, this month has been called “Ramadan” because it cleanses the bodies of people from sins. Suyuti, Al-Dar Al-Manthur, Vol. 1, p. 183. Others consider “Ramadan” to be derived from “Ramadht Al-Nusl Armadah Ramada”; In the sense that they put the spear between two stones and beat it until it becomes thin. In this interpretation, Ramadan means that a person places himself between obedience and worship of God so that his soul becomes soft and ready for service. Therefore, some say: “Ramadan” is the name that Islam has given to this month and according to another opinion, it has been called this since the time of ignorance. Sayyid Ali Khatan al-Husseini al-Madani al-Shirazi, Riyadh al-Salikin fi Sharh Sahifa al-Sajjadiyah, vol. 6, pp. 10-11, Researched and published by the Islamic Publishing Foundation, Qom, bi-ta.. In the meaning of “Ramadan”, two points are mentioned that are stated in the narrations: 1. In many narrations of the Ahl al-Bayt (a.s.), it is forbidden to say the word “Ramadan” alone and it is recommended to call it “the month of Ramadan”; Because “Ramadan” is one of the names of God. Tarih, Majma’ Al-Bahrayn, Vol. 2, p. 223. It has been narrated from the Commander of the Faithful (peace be upon him): “Do not say Ramadan; rather, say the month of Ramadan and respect it.” Al-Kulaini, Al-Kafi, Vol. 4, p. 69. Imam Baqir (peace be upon him) said: “Do not say “This Ramadan” and “Ramadan has gone” or “Ramadan has come”; because “Ramadan” is a name of God that does not come and does not go. Going and coming are characteristics of the ephemeral being.” Ibid., pp. 69 and 70. So in fact, “Ramadan” is a name of God and the month of Ramadan is the month of God. This is the same expression from the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his family) in the Sha’baniyah sermon: “O people, I have come to you the city of Allah”; Sayyid Ibn Tawus, Al-Iqbal, Vol. 1, p. 26. “O people! "Verily, the moon of God has turned towards you."

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