Ramadan: Understanding Key Terms and Practices

Ramadan: Understanding Key Terms and Practices

This article explains key terms and practices associated with Ramadan, the Muslim fasting month. It provides definitions, English sentences, and Chinese translations for terms like 'fasting month', 'worshippers', 'intensify', 'flocked', 'blessings', 'forgiveness', and 'mercy'.

1. Fasting month: a period of time during which Muslims refrain from eating and drinking from dawn until sunset. English sentence: Muslims observe fasting during the month of Ramadan. Chinese translation: 斋月

2. Worshippers: people who attend religious services and engage in prayer and devotion. English sentence: The worshippers gather at the mosque for prayer. Chinese translation: 敬拜者

3. Intensify: to make something more intense or stronger. English sentence: During Ramadan, Muslims often intensify their prayers. Chinese translation: 加强

4. Flocked: to go in large numbers or gather in a group. English sentence: Muslims flocked to the mosque for Friday prayers. Chinese translation: 蜂拥而至

5. Blessings: a prayer or expression of goodwill. English sentence: Muslims seek blessings during Ramadan. Chinese translation: 祝福

6. Forgiveness: the act of forgiving or pardoning someone. English sentence: Muslims seek forgiveness for their sins during Ramadan. Chinese translation: 宽恕

7. Mercy: compassion or forgiveness shown towards someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm. English sentence: Muslims seek mercy from Allah during Ramadan. Chinese translation: 仁慈