Ramadan 2025 Day 4: Fasting holds great significance in Islam, and most Muslims worldwide observe it during the holy month of Ramadan. It is one of the five fundamental pillars of Islam and is obligatory for all Muslims.
It is believed that the tradition of fasting in Islam began in the second Hijri year. The Quran also mentions it in Surah Al-Baqarah, stating that fasting has been prescribed for you as it was for those before you. It is said that one year after Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) migrated from Mecca to Medina, the command to observe fasting was given to Muslims.
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The Fourth Roza: A Shield Of Protection
This year, Ramadan began on March 2, 2025, and fasting individuals are observing Roza regularly. Today, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, marks the fourth Roza. Fasting individuals took their pre-dawn meal (Suhur) and made their intention to fast, which will be completed with Iftar in the evening. Roza is like a shield of virtue, offering protection to those who observe it. However, this shield will only safeguard those who follow the proper Islamic guidelines while fasting.
The shield of virtue is believed to ultimately advocates protection for those who observe Roza with piety and good deeds. This is why the fourth Roza is considered a shield of protection. It is believed that the fourth Roza serves as an advocate for the fasting individual in the court of Allah.
Dua For The First Ashra Of Ramadan 2025:
To seek Allah’s mercy during the first Ashra, Muslims are advised to recite the following dua frequently over the first ten days of the holy month:
Dua in English: Allahumma arhamni (O Allah, have mercy on me).
In addition to reciting this dua, believers are encouraged to engage in acts of kindness, charity, and sincere devotion to strengthen their spiritual connection with Allah.
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