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Fasting in the Month of Ramadan: A Spiritual Journey
Fasting in the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and is considered a crucial act of worship for Muslims. In this article, we will explore the verses in the Quran that explain the significance and benefits of fasting in the month of Ramadan.
The Quran contains several verses that explain the importance of fasting during the month of Ramadan.
Here are some of the key verses:
- "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]
This verse highlights that fasting is a practice that has been ordained upon the believers before, and it is a means of attaining righteousness. It is a commandment from Allah to fast during the month of Ramadan to gain taqwa (piety) and to become more obedient to Allah.
- "The month of Ramadan [is that] in which was revealed the Quran, 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]
This verse highlights the significance of the month of Ramadan as being the month in which the Quran was revealed. Muslims are required to fast during this month as a sign of gratitude to Allah. The verse also emphasizes that Allah does not intend to burden his believers with hardship, but rather provides them with ease.
- "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]
This verse provides instructions on when to begin and end the fast during the month of Ramadan. Muslims are allowed to eat and drink before dawn (Suhur) until the time of Fajr prayer, after which they must abstain from food, drink, and other physical needs until sunset (Maghrib).
- "Ramadan is the month in which the Quran was revealed as guidance for mankind, clear messages giving guidance and distinguishing between right and wrong. So anyone of you who is present that month should fast, and anyone who is ill or on a journey should make up for the lost days by fasting on other days later on. God wants ease for you, not hardship. He wants you to complete the prescribed period and to glorify Him for having guided you, so that you may be thankful." [Quran 2:185]
This verse further emphasizes the importance of fasting during the month of Ramadan as a means of gaining guidance and distinguishing between right and wrong. It also provides flexibility for those who may not be able to fast due to illness or travel, allowing them to make up the missed days at a later time.
- "The month of Ramadan in which was revealed the Quran, 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]
This verse reiterates the importance of fasting during the month of Ramadan and emphasizes the ease that Allah has provided for his believers in fulfilling this commandment. It also emphasizes the importance of being grateful to Allah for his guidance and blessings.
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