Ramadan: Why do we fast?

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Just a reminder to my brothers and sisters about why we fast:

Allah says : “O you who Believe! Observing al-sawm (the fasting) is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may become al-muttaqoon (the pious).”

[Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:183]

We must fast with the intentions of the above, not fasting for the sake of it, because your parents told you to, or because you want to show off to others. I have read many comments about 'losing weight' but we must remember, losing weight is not the aim of fasting. We must strive to become more pious and we must remember:

'When Ramadan comes,
the Doors of Mercy
(another narration says Paradise) are opened,
and the doors of Hell are closed,
and the Shaitans are locked up'
Thus, it is clear that du'a during Ramadan
has a greater chance of being accepted,
as the Gates of Paradise and Mercy are opened.
[Sahih al-Bukhari #1899, Muslim #1079 and others]

We must try to be nice to each other during this month, and forgive those who may have offended you and seek forgivness from those you have wronged.

Ameen

Salam/Ramadan Kareem

sexy21hotness · Accepted Answer

Thanks for the info.

Also, please remember that another purpose of us fasting is so that we can remember to be kinder to the poor and give charity not only during Ramadan - but throughout the year. 

It is stated in the Qur'an that what we are blessed with today may not be tomorrow. 

It is easy for us to waste money on useless things that we buy but don't even touch, wear or look at again. How about saving that money to give to the needy? Imagine if it was you, your loved one, your kids, your siblings, your parents, your spouse in that situation of poverty - how would you feel knowing that many people in this world are blessed with money but couldn't help you out because they were to wrapped up in life to remember to give charity.

We can always prepare ourselves for the month of Ramadan. We can always eat in the morning and then break our fast in the evening. Many people in this world do not have that choice. Many people wake up to nothing and go to sleep to nothing. They have no roof over their heads nor AC's to keep them away from the blazing summer heat. They have no roof over their head to stay warm in the cold of winter. They have no proper clothing to cover their bodies to protect themselves from being sick. They have no food in their stomachs. 

Please remember the poor not just during Ramadan but throughout the year.

Insh'Allah may we all strive to be better people and follow Islam throughout the year as we do in Ramadan. Ameen.

Sreen Mazouna · Answer

Salam , 
I Would Also Like To Add The We Muslims As Human Beings Have Been Eating For 11 months so Ramadan Is The Month We Feed Ourselves Spiritually With Good Deed's And Fasting And Praying More And Reading Qur'aan =]

Habib · Answer

I could not agree more but why we must be good during Ramadan? Why can't we be good all year round?

.. · Answer

ameen

thanks for that

ramadan mubarak to you to
have a good ramadan!
salaam safina
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NóTö®įØú$LY ✔ įLL · Answer

Thanx for the info.

Anonymous · Answer

Masha'Allah however i think you have to be always polite to people/family. Ramadan mubarak.
Salaam.

Speedy · Answer

Ameen and rumadan mubarick

nlv · Answer

Because everything else is done slowly?

Mr.Agrito · Answer

i know why we fast and i do pray and make dua'a quite often,

but is it really bad that i hope i lose weight as well?

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