What are Muslim fasting rules? Since the Angel Gabriel is said to have originally revealed the Qur’an to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) at this holy time, Muslims consider the month of Ramadan the holiest time of the year.  The key to understanding why Ramadan is such a remarkable month for Muslims to follow is knowing how it operates. 

Muslim fasting rules

Muslims are required to observe stringent Ramadan regulations.  We shall outline the fundamental guidelines and customs of Ramadan below, whether you are new to the Muslim community, do not have the supervision of a local Imam, or are just unsure about how to observe the holy month. 

In the Qur’an, fasting is referred to as sawm.  The literal meaning of sawm is “to abstain.”