What is fasting? What is the virtue of fasting? And what light food should be eaten after fasting? In the light of the Qur'an.
What is Fasting? Fasting, known as "Sawm" in Arabic, is an act of worship and devotion in Islam, ordained by Allah for believers as a means of attaining righteousness. It is primarily observed during the holy month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Fasting entails abstaining from food, drink, and other physical needs from dawn (Fajr) until sunset (Maghrib). Beyond physical restraint, fasting also involves spiritual discipline, including avoiding sinful behavior such as lying, backbiting, and indulging in harmful speech or actions. The Qur'an explicitly commands fasting in Surah Al-Baqarah: "O you who have believed, decreed upon you is fasting as it was decreed upon those before you that you may become righteous." (Qur'an 2:183) This verse highlights that fasting is a universal practice that was also prescribed for previous nations. The purpose of fasting is to cultivate piety (Taqwa), self-discipline, and an awareness of Allah...