Ramadhan Fasting; The Virtue

Fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may attain taqwaa. [2:183]

The month of Ramadhan is coming within couples days, we moslems are obligatory to observe fasting during this month as Allah’s Ordered in the above verse. And its clear mentined on that verse that the purpose of fasting is to attain taqwa, that which increases believers in their ranks with Allah swt :

The most honoured by Allah amongst you are those best in taqwaa. [49:13]

And, we should realize the words of the Prophet (s.a.w.) in which he tells us that Allah the Exalted said: “The most beloved deeds with which my slave comes closer to Me are the obligatory deeds.” [Saheeh al-Jami']

Here are some of the Virtue of Fasting in Ramadhan :

• It is a shield against the Fire
• It is a means for one’s sins to be forgiven
• It is an expiation for various sins, as mentioned in the Qur’aan
• It is a shield against one’s base desires, as the Prophet (s.a.w.) told the youth: “O youths, whoever amongst you is able to marry then let him do so, since it restrains the eyes and protects the private parts, and he who is unable, then let him fast because it is a shield for him.” [al-Bukhaaree, Muslim]
• Fasting person will be among the true followers of the prophets and the martyrs.

Those are the great benefit of Fasting…

Hope we all will meet this great month, Ameen..