Maulana Wahiduddin Khan | Pillars of Islam | Spirit of Ramadan
Fasting means withdrawing from worldly attachments. This reaches a climax during Itikaf. Itikaf is a very special practice, marking the closure of the blessed month of Ramadan. Observers of this practice are required to stay in a mosque for ten days or less, during the last ten days of Ramadan.
Maulana Wahiduddin Khan | Pillars of Islam | Spirit of Ramadan
In the Chapter Al-Baqarah (The Heifer) of the Quran, believers are enjoined to fast during the month of Ramadan:
“Believers, fasting has been prescribed for you, just as it was prescribed for those before you, so that you may guard yourselves against evil.” (The Quran, 2:183)
Maulana Wahiduddin Khan | Pillars of Islam | Spirit of Ramadan
Ramadan is a month of supplication, contemplation, sympathy and training in humility. How does fasting lead us towards these virtues?
Maulana Wahiduddin Khan | Pillars of Islam | Spirit of Ramadan
The Quran states: “Believers, fasting has been prescribed for you, just as it was prescribed for those before you, so that you may guard yourself against evil. … so that you may glorify Him for His having guided you and so that you may be grateful to Him.” (The Quran, 2:183, 185)
