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Importance of Fasting in Ramadan

Every year in Ramadan Muslims fast to learn self-control, thank God, celebrate the Quran, and feel empathy for the poor

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Ramadan is the Islamic month of fasting

Ramadan is the Islamic month of fasting; a time to reflect on one's life and purpose while abstaining from bad habits

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Fasting in Ramadan

Ramadan is the name of the month in which 1.6 billion Muslims fast all over the world

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Fasting Ramadan

"O you who have believed, decreed upon you is fasting as it was decreed upon those before you that you may become righteous" (Surah Al-Baqara:2:183).

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The month of Ramadan

"The month of Ramadan [is that] in which was revealed the Quran, a guidance for the people and clear proofs of guidance and criterion" (Surah Al-Baqara: 2:185). 

Omar Sulieman

A Major Hidden Benefit of Fasting Regularly

Fasting in the winter is much less difficult, but no less rewardable. There are specific benefits mentioned in the ahadith about voluntary fasting that impact our status in the sight of Allah in so many different ways.

Fasting is protection and training

Fasting is protection and training by Nouman Ali Khan.

Fahd Salem Bahammam

Virtues of the Month of Ramadaan

This is a gift for all the new Muslims who currently know the right path to Allah. This is a means to strength and preserve their belief. In these audios Sheikh Fahd Salem Bahammam shows the fruits of becoming a Muslim, the excellent features of Islam and all aspects of Islam. Sheikh Fahd illustrates the pillars of faith on which one’s belief is based and the pillars of Islam which contain the best practical deeds (e.g. prayer) and the best deeds of the heart i.e. the monotheism. As Islam is a social religion, Sheikh explains the Muslim’s behavior towards all individuals in the society, old or young, whether they embrace Islam or not. Afterwards he puts up some notice about both of the permissible and prohibited financial dealings. He also mentions the factors which increase the one’s belief and help the Muslim to abide by Allah’s commands. He refers to the obstacles (e.g. lust, misconception and ignorance) in the path of the Muslims prevent him from continuing his way to Allah. He also shows the prerequisites of the sincere repentance which is between the person and his God without a mediator. Finally, he gives a word for the new Muslim.

Saheeh International

Fasting in Islam

Fasting includes self-refinement and discipline. It pleases the Lord, provides nourishment for the soul and teaches patience, self-control and appreciation of provisions often taken for granted. But a believer’s objective must be to fulfill his obligation to his Lord, to show servitude to Him, and to obey His command. He fasts only for the acceptance of Allah and His promised reward. This booklet discusses the fast of Ramadhan, other obligatory fasts and the voluntary fasting prescribed in the Sunnah..

E-Da`wah Committee

A Brief Guide to Ramadan and Fasting

Fasting throughout Ramadan is the fourth of the five pillars of Islam. Therefore, it is obligatory for each adult, sane, responsible Muslim to observe fasting throughout Ramadan.