Islam

The Essence of Fasting

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 03/29/2023 - 10:32

Maulana Wahiduddin Khan | Pillars of Islam |  Spirit of Ramadan

Fasting is prescribed once a year, in the month of Ramadhan. One fasts every day of the month, from the first light of dawn until sundown. During that time, one abstains completely from food and drink. According to the Quran, there are two purposes of fasting (The Quran, 2:183, 185): Firstly, to make one cautious in life and secondly, to make one thankful to God.  

The Message of Fasting

Submitted by admin1 on Sat, 03/25/2023 - 09:59

Maulana Wahiduddin Khan | Pillars of Islam |  Spirit of Ramadan

The sighting of the moon on the last evening of the month of Shaban (the eighth month of the lunar calendar) marks the commencement of the month of fasting—Ramadan (the ninth month of the lunar calendar).

Fasting is a special training where one is being prepared to lead a principled life—not merely during the month of fasting, but, in fact, for the whole year round.