Ramadhaan is derived from the Arabic root word 'ramida' or arramad intense scorching heat and dryness, especially the ground.  From the same root there is 'ramdaa', sunbaked sand. Thus Ramadhaan is so called to indicate the heating sensation in the stomach as a result of thirst. Others said it is so called because Ramadhaan scorches out the sins. Some said  it is so called because the hearts and souls are more readily receptive to the … [Read more...]