Ramadhan (Changing Schedules)

It's amazing how the Yemenis completely change their daily schedules during Ramadhan, and from the very first day! As soon as the beginning of the month is announced, they prepare themselves to stay up all night so that they can sleep the whole morning next day - or longer. A few active employees may go to work somewhere towards the end of the morning, but 99% of the shops and workplaces remain closed until after the noon prayer - at least. Consequently, mornings are beautifully quiet during this month, and it's certainly worth getting up early to experience the city being almost totally empty!

Ramadhan (another hadith)

The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "There are two pleasures for the person observing fast: one at the time of iftar (breaking his fast), and the other at the time when he meets his Lord; then he will be pleased because of his fasting." (Bukhari)

Ramadhan (hadith)

Allah's Prophet (PBUH) is reported to have said: "He who fasts but does not shun away from evil or falsified statements and bad acting, Allah, the Almighty is in no need for such a person to quit his food and drink."  (Bukhari)

Ramadhan Kareem

Allah's Messenger (PBUH) said: "Whoever observes fasts during the month of Ramadhan out of sincere faith, and hoping to attain Allah's rewards, then all his past sins will be forgiven" (Bukhari)