From The Benefits Of Fasting
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Sheikh Muhammad ibn Jameel Zeenoo
Allah (Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala) says:
''O you who believe, fasting has been prescribed for you as it was prescribed
for those before you so that you may attain taqwa.'' [Soorah al-Baqarah, Ayah
183]
The Messenger of Allah (sal-Allahu 'alayhe wa sallam) said:
''Fasting is protection, i.e. protection from the Fire of Hell.'' [The
authenticity of this narration has been agreed upon by al-Bukhaaree and
Muslim]
And he (sal-Allahu 'alayhe wa sallam) said:
''Whoever fasts Ramadan with Iman while believing in its obligation and being
hopeful for the reward, all that has preceded of his sins shall be forgiven.''
[The authenticity of this narration has been agreed upon by al-Bukhaaree and
Muslim]
Know! O Muslim Brother, that Allah has prescribed fasting, and it is an act of
worship which has many benefits, amongst them:
a) Fasting allows the body's digestive system and the stomach to rest allowing
the body to recuperate and strengthen. This is beneficial for many ailments.
Likewise, fasting allows the smoker to take a break from smoking and in doing
so assists him in abandoning it.
b) Fasting is a purification of the soul, and accustomising it upon good,
worship, patience and sincerity.
c) The fasting person feels a sense of equality with the rest of his fasting
brothers (and sisters); so he fasts with them allowing for the feeling of
sincere Islamic brotherhood to be nurtured. Likewise, he feels hungry, as a
result of which he gives charity to his hungry and needy brothers (and
sisters).
Source: The Fasting of Ramadan
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