2006-10-03 21:18:14 · 4 answers · asked by zmusleh 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
Muslims fast in order to obey the order of Allah, their Creator. Being All-Wise and All-Knowing, He alone knows what ails humans and what benefits them. As Muslims we believe that God Who created us has provided for our spiritual welfare even as He has provided for our physical needs. He did so by sending prophets and messengers who guided us unto the straight path, and by adhering to it, humans can realize their full humanity and attain ultimate felicity in this world and the next. Fasting in Ramadan, together with prayer, zakah and pilgrimage to Makkah, is part of a comprehensive program whose purpose is to inculcate in humans true consciousness of their mission in life as God's servants and develop the right attitude.
Among the many benefits of fasting are the following:
1. It deepens our spiritual awareness by inculcating God-consciousness.
2. It helps our bodies to recuperate and renew; it is comparable to the state of hibernation that all creatures in nature go through.
3. It helps us train in patience.
4. It creates empathy for the poor who are starving.
5. The month of Ramadan gives us a month-long training course to enable us to break free of our bad habits and develop new positive habits.
6. Through fasting we discover true spiritual identity, for too often our entanglements in the physical cares and concerns make us forget our true destiny: We proceed from God and we are ever journeying unto Him.
2006-10-07 09:39:28 · answer #1 · answered by Noms 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ramadan is like a thanksgiving, to remember your faith and those who are poor. You fast, do not eat or drink, until sundown. This also applies to sex, and even licking stamps. The ill, young or pregnant do not have to fast. If the person for some other reason is unable to fast, they do not have to. In fact some of Mohammad's friends did not feel able to fast and he said it was ok for them to eat. But those who could, should fast.
In the end there is a large party given with lots of food, and sweets.
2006-10-04 04:23:27 · answer #2 · answered by DutchApplePie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ramadhan is a very important part of every Muslim’s life. Ramadhan is the month of giving and mercy, and during this month Allah blesses the believers with forgiveness and great reward.
This is a time to stop and contemplate, to look inwards and out, it is a time to set our goals. We should ask ourselves what we want to achieve this month, - something we will carry into our futures.
Achievement is accomplished by change. ‘How’ and ‘what’ we change are as important to consider as ‘when’ we change. Ramadhan gives us a huge opportunity to improve ourselves and gain rewards for our actions.
Just consider how precious time is. Our time when used well can gain us much reward, but when wasted we lose something of unimaginable value.
Therefore, whoever is merciful and giving in Ramadhan, Allah will be even more Merciful and Giving towards them and will bestow upon them countless bounties and blessings.
All praises to Allah (SWT), Lord of the worlds. As revealed in the Glorious Qur’an, "Oh you who believe, fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those who came before you that you may keep your duty to your Lord" 2:185.
There are many actions we can take during the month of Ramadhan which will benefit us immensely. One of these would be to take Sahoor (the pre-dawn meal) as there is great benefit in it. The greatest blessing of Sahoor may be that Allah engulfs those who partake in it with His Forgiveness, showers His Mercy on them, while His angels ask of Him to forgive and pardon them.
Reciting the Quran has much benefit as it was in this blessed month that the Qur’an was revealed to prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him).
"Verily! We have sent you (O Muhammad) with the Truth, a bearer of glad tidings and a warner; and there is not a nation but a warner has passed among them," The Holy Quran (35:24).
"Surely this Qur’an' guides to the way that is straightest and gives good tidings to the believers who do deeds of righteousness, that theirs shall be a great reward.” The Holy Quran (17 : 11).
The importance of the Qur’an cannot be presented in a few words. It is not just another book on the shelf, but it is the words of Allah, speaking to every one of us. It is direct contact with Allah Himself. This is what we should keep in mind when we read the Qur'an or think about it.
The Giving of charity also carries much blessing and the rewards, giving during the holy month will increase your reward immensely. Zakah does not only purify the property of the contributor but also purifies his heart from selfishness and greed.
2006-10-04 05:29:01 · answer #3 · answered by eidderf 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
basically its about self control and sacrifies.
2006-10-04 04:31:25 · answer #4 · answered by only1noor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋