185. The month of Ramadân in which was revealed the Qur'ân, a
guidance for mankind and clear proofs for the guidance and the
criterion (between right and wrong). So whoever of you sights (the
crescent on the first night of) the month (of Ramadân i.e. is
present at his home), he must observe Saum (fasts) that
month, and whoever is ill or on a journey, the same number [of days
which one did not observe Saum (fasts) must be made up] from
other days. Allâh intends for you ease, and He does not want to
make things difficult for you. (He wants that you) must complete
the same number (of days), and that you must magnify Allâh [i.e. to
say Takbîr (Allâhu-Akbar; Allâh is the Most Great) on
seeing the crescent of the months of Ramadân and Shawwâl] for
having guided you so that you may be grateful to Him.
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