The month of RamadhŒn [is that] in which was revealed the QurÕŒn, a guidance for the people and clear proofs of guidance and criterion. So whoever sights [the crescent of] the month,[1] let him fast it; and whoever is ill or on a journey – then an equal number of other days. AllŒh intends for you ease and does not intend for you hardship and [wants] for you to complete the period and to glorify AllŒh for that [to] which He has guided you; and perhaps you will be grateful.
Quran ( 20 : 124 )
Muslims abstain from having food and drink as well as from the intimate relationships so as to draw closer to Allah... view more
When a Muslim fasts, he experiences the feelings of the needy people, such as the poor...view more
When you desire to do a particular thing that is available but you abstain from doing it during consecutive daysview more
The amount of patience and training oneself to observe specific daily habits during fasting ... view more
Muslims abstain from having food, drink and sexual intercourse before sunrise until sunset....view more
The main difference between man and animals is that he must control his desires and may not do whatever he likes view more
Fasting in Islam makes you unresponsive to all your whims for a specific time.... view more
Muslim fasting is the only act of worship that is none knows but Allah, no one can see it and ... view more
A person always needs a healthy, scheduled diet program that helps him to organize and change his nutritional system....view more
Fasting is not obligatory on the sick person nor on the traveling one....view more
Every day one experiences many blessings that pass by him until he becomes familiar with them ...view more
Fasting is a collective act of worship, in which an entire community sits at a specific time at the dining table ... view more
A Muslim is commanded to control his emotions, never get angry, and never curses during his fast... view more
Muslims` fasting is closely related to spending in charity. In Ramadan the Muslim feeds the poor .... view more
Muslims abstain from having food and drink as well as from the intimate relationships so as to draw closer to Allah. It is a one-month training course that develops one's self-skills in all areas.
Allah said ( interpretation of the meaning ) : { O you who have believed, decreed upon you is fasting as it was decreed upon those before you that you may become righteous - } Quran ( 2 : 183 )
#why_do_Muslims_fast?
When a Muslim fasts, he experiences the feelings of the needy people, such as the poor, the sick and the hungry. These feelings increase his human awareness
Allah said ( interpretation of the meaning ) : { And cooperate in righteousness and piety, but do not cooperate in sin and aggression. And fear Allah ; indeed, Allah is severe in penalty. } Quran ( 5 : 2 )
#why_do_Muslims_fast?
When you desire to do a particular thing that is available but you abstain from doing it during consecutive days; then this is the requirement of the upright upbringing and disciplining the soul to perceive the true meaning of patience.
Allah said ( interpretation of the meaning ) : { [Fasting for] a limited number of days. So whoever among you is ill or on a journey [during them] - then an equal number of days [are to be made up]. And upon those who are able [to fast, but with hardship] - a ransom [as substitute] of feeding a poor person [each day]. And whoever volunteers excess - it is better for him. But to fast is best for you, if you only knew. } Quran ( 2 : 184 )
#why_do_Muslims_fast?
The amount of patience and training oneself to observe specific daily habits during fasting will enable you to develop your skills in different areas
Allah said ( interpretation of the meaning ) : { O you who have believed, decreed upon you is fasting as it was decreed upon those before you that you may become righteous } Quran ( 2 : 183 )
#why_do_Muslims_fast?
Muslims abstain from having food, drink and sexual intercourse before sunrise until sunset, this happens during a complete a month, which helps to gain the skill of time management
Allah said ( interpretation of the meaning ) : { And eat and drink until the white thread of dawn becomes distinct to you from the black thread [of night]. } Quran ( 2 : 187 )
#why_do_Muslims_fast?
The main difference between man and animals is that he must control his desires and may not do whatever he likes. Fasting develops the Muslim`s ability to control his desires.
Allah said ( interpretation of the meaning ) : { It has been made permissible for you the night preceding fasting to go to your wives [for sexual relations]. They are clothing for you and you are clothing for them. Allah knows that you used to deceive yourselves, so He accepted your repentance and forgave you. So now, have relations with them and seek that which Allah has decreed for you.} Quran ( 2 : 187 )
#why_do_Muslims_fast?
Fasting in Islam makes you unresponsive to all your whims for a specific time, and thus helps you to obtain the skill of self-denial
Allah said ( interpretation of the meaning ) : { [Fasting for] a limited number of days. So whoever among you is ill or on a journey [during them] - then an equal number of days [are to be made up]. And upon those who are able [to fast, but with hardship] - a ransom [as substitute] of feeding a poor person [each day]. And whoever volunteers excess - it is better for him. But to fast is best for you, if you only knew. } Quran ( 2 : 184 )
#why_do_Muslims_fast?
Muslim fasting is the only act of worship that is none knows but Allah, no one can see it and thus it trains the Muslim to obtain the skill of self-monitoring
Allah said ( interpretation of the meaning ) : { Say, [O Muhammad], "Indeed, I have been commanded to worship Allah, [being] sincere to Him in religion. } Quran ( 39 : 11 )
#why_do_Muslims_fast?
A person always needs a healthy, scheduled diet program that helps him to organize and change his nutritional system
Allah said ( interpretation of the meaning ) : { And eat and drink until the white thread of dawn becomes distinct to you from the black thread [of night]. Then complete the fast until the sunset. } Quran ( 2 : 187 )
#why_do_Muslims_fast?
Fasting is not obligatory on the sick person nor on the traveling one. Moreover, the woman who experiences her monthly period must not fast during her monthly period. This is the implement of command of the most merciful Lord worshipped by the Muslims.
Allah said ( interpretation of the meaning ) : { So whoever sights [the new moon of] the month, let him fast it; and whoever is ill or on a journey - then an equal number of other days. Allah intends for you ease and does not intend for you hardship } Quran ( 2 : 185 )
#why_do_Muslims_fast?
Every day one experiences many blessings that pass by him until he becomes familiar with them and does not consider them as blessings. Fasting helps a person to remember these blessings continuously.
Allah said ( interpretation of the meaning ) : { And if you should count the favors of Allah, you could not enumerate them. Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Merciful. } Quran ( 16 : 18 )
#why_do_Muslims_fast?
Fasting is a collective act of worship, in which an entire community sits at a specific time at the dining table, which increases community cohesion.
Allah said ( interpretation of the meaning ) : { And eat and drink until the white thread of dawn becomes distinct to you from the black thread [of night]. } Quran ( 2 : 187 )
#why_do_Muslims_fast?
A Muslim is commanded to control his emotions, never get angry, and never curses during his fast, which develops this skill.
Allah said ( interpretation of the meaning ) : { Allah does not like the public mention of evil except by one who has been wronged. And ever is Allah Hearing and Knowing. } Quran ( 4 : 148 )
#why_do_Muslims_fast?
Muslims` fasting is closely related to spending in charity. In Ramadan the Muslim feeds the poor from the same food he eats at home in order to improve the reward of his fasting, which increases the charitable and human sense of the individual.
Allah said ( interpretation of the meaning ) : { The month of Ramadhan [is that] in which was revealed the Qur'an, a guidance for the people and clear proofs of guidance and criterion. So whoever sights [the new moon of] the month, let him fast it; and whoever is ill or on a journey - then an equal number of other days. Allah intends for you ease and does not intend for you hardship and [wants] for you to complete the period and to glorify Allah for that [to] which He has guided you; and perhaps you will be grateful.} Quran ( 2 : 185 )
#why_do_Muslims_fast?
