{"id":3282,"date":"2025-01-12T07:20:47","date_gmt":"2025-01-12T07:20:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alifscript.com\/?post_type=class&#038;p=3282"},"modified":"2025-10-10T10:24:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T09:24:13","slug":"fasting-in-islam","status":"publish","type":"class","link":"https:\/\/alifscript.com\/index.php\/class\/fasting-in-islam\/","title":{"rendered":"Fasting in Islam: A Practical Balance of Spirit and Discipline"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-stackable-blockquote stk-block-blockquote stk-block stk-5a52015 is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"5a52015\"><style>.stk-5a52015 {border-top-left-radius:2px !important;border-top-right-radius:2px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:2px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:2px !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:0 5px 5px 0 #123f5209 !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878) !important;border-top-width:0px !important;border-right-width:0px !important;border-bottom-width:0px !important;border-left-width:5px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;top:100px !important;}.stk-5a52015 .stk-block-blockquote__content{padding-top:28px !important;padding-right:28px !important;padding-bottom:28px !important;padding-left:28px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-blockquote__content stk-container stk-5a52015-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-8d533e0\" data-block-id=\"8d533e0\"><style>@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-8d533e0 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{height:16px !important;width:16px !important;}}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-8d533e0\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-8-d-533-e-0-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-8-d-533-e-0-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path d=\"M19.8 9.3C10.5 11.8 4.6 17 2.1 24.8c2.3-3.6 5.6-5.4 9.9-5.4 3.3 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.3 2.2 2.2 3.4 5 3.4 8.3 0 3.2-1.1 5.8-3.3 8-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.2-8.7 3.2-3.7 0-6.5-1.2-8.6-3.5C1 36.3 0 33.1 0 29 0 18.3 6.5 11.2 19.6 7.9l.2 1.4zm26.4 0C36.9 11.9 31 17 28.5 24.8c2.2-3.6 5.5-5.4 9.8-5.4 3.2 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.2 2.3 2.2 3.4 4.9 3.4 8.3 0 3.1-1.1 5.8-3.3 7.9-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.3-8.6 3.3-3.7 0-6.6-1.1-8.6-3.4-2.1-2.3-3.1-5.5-3.1-9.7 0-10.7 6.6-17.8 19.7-21.1l.1 1.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-423e9e8\" data-block-id=\"423e9e8\"><style>.stk-423e9e8 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:28px !important;line-height:1.5em !important;font-weight:600 !important;font-family:\"lora\", Sans-serif !important;letter-spacing:0.25px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-423e9e8 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:28px !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-423e9e8 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-center\">\u201cO You who have attained to faith! Fasting is ordained for you as it was ordained for those before you, so that you might remain conscious of God.\u201d <br><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Quran 2:183<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-f2c53d9\" id=\"strong-strong-strong-span-style-color-var-theme-palette-color-2-4-b-7878-class-stk-highlight-definition-span-strong-strong-strong\" data-block-id=\"f2c53d9\"><style>.stk-f2c53d9 {align-items:flex-start !important;margin-top:100px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;display:flex !important;}.stk-f2c53d9 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:48px !important;font-weight:bold !important;font-family:\"lora\", Sans-serif !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-f2c53d9 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:48px !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-align-left stk-block-heading--use-theme-margins\"><strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Definition<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>TLDR<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-container gspb_container gspb_container-gsbp-6e83de2\" id=\"gspb_container-id-gsbp-6e83de2\">\n<div id=\"gspb_text-id-gsbp-f5fdbf0\" class=\"gspb_text gspb_text-id-gsbp-f5fdbf0 \">Fasting is a fundamental practice of Islam as one of the Five Pillars. It involves abstaining from all food, drink, sexual relations, and sinful speech and behavior. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn until sunset, considering it an act of worship and a means to attain God-conscious piety and submission, thereby developing self-control, gratitude, and growing closer to God.<br><br>Fasting is obligatory for all adult Muslims, with exceptions for those who are ill, elderly, pregnant, nursing, menstruating or traveling. These individuals are either required to make up the missed days later or, in some cases, such as those with chronic illnesses, provide a meal for a person in need for each missed day.<br>\u00a0<br><strong><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-4, #111518);\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><em>Significance<\/em><\/span><\/strong><br>Fasting is intended to teach Muslims patience, spirituality, humility, and self-control. It is also a time for Muslims to increase their prayers, recitation of the Quran, and charity. Ramadan is an opportunity to purify the soul, refocus attention on God, and practice self-discipline and sacrifice.<br><br>The Prophet <strong>Mohammad<\/strong> (PBUH) said that fasting is a shield that protects a person from sin and lustful desires.<br>Just <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">as when\u00a0<strong>Jesus&#8217;\u00a0<\/strong>(PBUH) disciples asked Him how to cast out evil spirits, He<\/span> reportedly said, <strong><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#8220;But this kind never comes out except by prayer and fasting&#8221;<\/span><\/strong> <span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">(Matthew 17:21)<\/span>.<br><br>It is a means of weakening the internal beast and reinforcing the pure elements in human beings; fasting for an entire month every year trains individuals and the Muslim society in piety and self-restraint.<br>\u00a0<br><em><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-4, #111518);\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><strong>Time Period<\/strong><br><\/span><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ramadan\"><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Ramadan<\/span><\/a>, the ninth month of the Muslim lunar calendar, is the period during which obligatory fasting is practiced.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gspb_text-id-gsbp-246e789\" class=\"gspb_text gspb_text-id-gsbp-246e789 \"><br>Fasting begins at dawn and ends at sunset. During this time, Muslims typically eat a pre-dawn meal called <em>Suhur<\/em> and break their fast with a meal called <em>Iftar<\/em> at sunset.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-stackable-blockquote stk-block-blockquote stk-block stk-4e644a1 is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"4e644a1\"><style>.stk-4e644a1 {border-top-left-radius:2px !important;border-top-right-radius:2px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:2px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:2px !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:0 5px 5px 0 #123f5209 !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878) !important;border-top-width:0px !important;border-right-width:0px !important;border-bottom-width:0px !important;border-left-width:5px !important;margin-bottom:100px !important;}.stk-4e644a1 .stk-block-blockquote__content{padding-top:28px !important;padding-right:28px !important;padding-bottom:28px !important;padding-left:28px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-blockquote__content stk-container stk-4e644a1-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-45dbc3d\" data-block-id=\"45dbc3d\"><style>@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-45dbc3d .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{height:16px !important;width:16px !important;}}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-45dbc3d\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-45-dbc-3-d-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-45-dbc-3-d-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path d=\"M19.8 9.3C10.5 11.8 4.6 17 2.1 24.8c2.3-3.6 5.6-5.4 9.9-5.4 3.3 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.3 2.2 2.2 3.4 5 3.4 8.3 0 3.2-1.1 5.8-3.3 8-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.2-8.7 3.2-3.7 0-6.5-1.2-8.6-3.5C1 36.3 0 33.1 0 29 0 18.3 6.5 11.2 19.6 7.9l.2 1.4zm26.4 0C36.9 11.9 31 17 28.5 24.8c2.2-3.6 5.5-5.4 9.8-5.4 3.2 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.2 2.3 2.2 3.4 4.9 3.4 8.3 0 3.1-1.1 5.8-3.3 7.9-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.3-8.6 3.3-3.7 0-6.6-1.1-8.6-3.4-2.1-2.3-3.1-5.5-3.1-9.7 0-10.7 6.6-17.8 19.7-21.1l.1 1.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-b1a92e8\" data-block-id=\"b1a92e8\"><style>.stk-b1a92e8 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:28px !important;line-height:1.5em !important;font-weight:600 !important;font-family:\"lora\", Sans-serif !important;letter-spacing:0.25px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-b1a92e8 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:28px !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-b1a92e8 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-center\">\u201cIt was in the month of Ramadan that the Quran was revealed as guidance for mankind, clear messages giving guidance and distinguishing between right and wrong. So, any one 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. 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.\u201d <br><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Qur\u2019an | 2:185<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gspb_text-id-gsbp-a0fd684\" class=\"gspb_text gspb_text-id-gsbp-a0fd684 \"><br><br><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-c68ed60\" data-block-id=\"c68ed60\"><style>.stk-c68ed60 {border-top-left-radius:5px !important;border-top-right-radius:5px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:5px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:5px !important;overflow:hidden !important;margin-bottom:150px !important;}.stk-c68ed60 .stk-img-wrapper{width:75% !important;height:724px !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-2828\" src=\"http:\/\/alifscript.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fasting1-scaled.jpg\" width=\"1706\" height=\"2560\" alt=\"A Muslim mom feeds her kid during fasting in Ramadan.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alifscript.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fasting1-scaled.jpg 1706w, https:\/\/alifscript.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fasting1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/alifscript.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fasting1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/alifscript.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fasting1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alifscript.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fasting1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alifscript.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fasting1-1365x2048.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1706px) 100vw, 1706px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-933af03\" id=\"strong-span-style-color-var-theme-palette-color-2-4-b-7878-class-stk-highlight-strong-key-aspects-strong-span-strong\" data-block-id=\"933af03\"><style>.stk-933af03 {margin-bottom:16px !important;}.stk-933af03 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:48px !important;font-weight:700 !important;font-family:\"lora\", Sans-serif !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-933af03 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:48px !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text stk-block-heading--use-theme-margins\"><strong><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878);\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><strong>Key Aspects<\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-d0a0318\" id=\"strong-strong-span-style-color-var-theme-palette-color-10-212121-class-stk-highlight-strong-span-style-color-var-theme-palette-color-4-111518-class-stk-highlight-abstentions-span-strong-br-span-strong-strong\" data-block-id=\"d0a0318\"><style>.stk-d0a0318 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-d0a0318 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:32px !important;font-weight:700 !important;font-family:\"lora\", Sans-serif !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-d0a0318 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:32px !important;}}<\/style><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text stk-block-heading--use-theme-margins\"><strong><strong><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-10, #212121);\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><strong><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-4, #111518);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Abstentions<\/span><\/strong><br><\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gspb_text-id-gsbp-ad7bb6a\" class=\"gspb_text gspb_text-id-gsbp-ad7bb6a \"> Fasting is not just about abstaining from food, drink, and sexual relations; the fasting person must also be pleasant and have good spirits and cheer.<br>Muslims are expected to refrain from sinful speech and behavior during the fast by bringing out the best in the individual while enduring hunger and thirst. So, you do not quarrel, have disputes, indulge in arguments, use bad words, or do anything forbidden because you are in a bad mood due to hunger and thirst.<br><br>Fasting is a way to discipline yourself morally and ethically, in addition to gaining physical training and discipline. You should also refrain from making a show of your fasting by talking too much about it, by showing dry lips and a hungry stomach, or bad temper.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-stackable-blockquote stk-block-blockquote stk-block stk-2e0343e is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"2e0343e\"><style>.stk-2e0343e {border-top-left-radius:2px !important;border-top-right-radius:2px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:2px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:2px !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:0 5px 5px 0 #123f5209 !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878) !important;border-top-width:0px !important;border-right-width:0px !important;border-bottom-width:0px !important;border-left-width:5px !important;margin-bottom:100px !important;}.stk-2e0343e .stk-block-blockquote__content{padding-top:32px !important;padding-right:32px !important;padding-bottom:32px !important;padding-left:32px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-blockquote__content stk-container stk-2e0343e-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-7485383\" data-block-id=\"7485383\"><style>@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-7485383 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{height:16px !important;width:16px !important;}}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-7485383\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-7485383-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-7485383-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path d=\"M19.8 9.3C10.5 11.8 4.6 17 2.1 24.8c2.3-3.6 5.6-5.4 9.9-5.4 3.3 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.3 2.2 2.2 3.4 5 3.4 8.3 0 3.2-1.1 5.8-3.3 8-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.2-8.7 3.2-3.7 0-6.5-1.2-8.6-3.5C1 36.3 0 33.1 0 29 0 18.3 6.5 11.2 19.6 7.9l.2 1.4zm26.4 0C36.9 11.9 31 17 28.5 24.8c2.2-3.6 5.5-5.4 9.8-5.4 3.2 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.2 2.3 2.2 3.4 4.9 3.4 8.3 0 3.1-1.1 5.8-3.3 7.9-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.3-8.6 3.3-3.7 0-6.6-1.1-8.6-3.4-2.1-2.3-3.1-5.5-3.1-9.7 0-10.7 6.6-17.8 19.7-21.1l.1 1.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-9ef2411\" data-block-id=\"9ef2411\"><style>.stk-9ef2411 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:28px !important;line-height:1.5em !important;font-weight:600 !important;font-family:\"Lora\", Sans-serif !important;letter-spacing:0.25px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-9ef2411 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:28px !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-9ef2411 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Allah&#8217;s Messenger (\ufdfa) said<\/span>:<br> &#8220;Fasting is a shield (or a screen or a shelter). So, the person observing fasting should avoid sexual relations with his wife and should not behave foolishly and impudently, and if somebody fights with him or abuses him, he should tell him twice, &#8216;I am fasting.&#8221; The Prophet (\ufdfa) added, &#8220;By Him in Whose Hands my soul is, the smell coming out from the mouth of a fasting person is better in the sight of Allah than the smell of musk. (Allah says about the fasting person), &#8216;He has left his food, drink and desires for My sake. The fast is for Me. So I will reward (the fasting person) for it and the reward of good deeds is multiplied ten times.&#8221;<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-8cd107d\" id=\"strong-strong-span-style-color-var-theme-palette-color-10-212121-class-stk-highlight-strong-span-style-color-var-theme-palette-color-4-111518-class-stk-highlight-charity-and-strong-strong-span-style-color-var-theme-palette-color-10-212121-class-stk-highlight-strong-community-strong-span-strong-strong-span-strong-br-span-strong-strong\" data-block-id=\"8cd107d\"><style>.stk-8cd107d {margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-8cd107d .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:32px !important;font-weight:700 !important;font-family:\"lora\", Sans-serif !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-8cd107d .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:32px !important;}}<\/style><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text stk-block-heading--use-theme-margins\"><strong><strong><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-10, #212121);\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><strong><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-4, #111518);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Charity and <strong><strong><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-10, #212121);\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><strong>Community<\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/strong><br><\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gspb_text-id-gsbp-fdc755a\" class=\"gspb_text gspb_text-id-gsbp-fdc755a \">Increased acts of charity and kindness often accompany fasting. Many Muslims provide breakfast for the needy, distribute meal boxes, and participate in communal meals.<br><br>Ramadan is also an opportunity for family gatherings and inviting friends and coworkers to share, connect and strengthen their bonds.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-stackable-blockquote stk-block-blockquote stk-block stk-c483eb6 is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"c483eb6\"><style>.stk-c483eb6 {border-top-left-radius:2px !important;border-top-right-radius:2px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:2px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:2px !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:0 5px 5px 0 #123f5209 !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878) !important;border-top-width:0px !important;border-right-width:0px !important;border-bottom-width:0px !important;border-left-width:5px !important;margin-bottom:100px !important;}.stk-c483eb6 .stk-block-blockquote__content{padding-top:32px !important;padding-right:32px !important;padding-bottom:32px !important;padding-left:32px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-blockquote__content stk-container stk-c483eb6-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-748ec36\" data-block-id=\"748ec36\"><style>@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-748ec36 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{height:16px !important;width:16px !important;}}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-748ec36\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-748-ec-36-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-748-ec-36-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path d=\"M19.8 9.3C10.5 11.8 4.6 17 2.1 24.8c2.3-3.6 5.6-5.4 9.9-5.4 3.3 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.3 2.2 2.2 3.4 5 3.4 8.3 0 3.2-1.1 5.8-3.3 8-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.2-8.7 3.2-3.7 0-6.5-1.2-8.6-3.5C1 36.3 0 33.1 0 29 0 18.3 6.5 11.2 19.6 7.9l.2 1.4zm26.4 0C36.9 11.9 31 17 28.5 24.8c2.2-3.6 5.5-5.4 9.8-5.4 3.2 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.2 2.3 2.2 3.4 4.9 3.4 8.3 0 3.1-1.1 5.8-3.3 7.9-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.3-8.6 3.3-3.7 0-6.6-1.1-8.6-3.4-2.1-2.3-3.1-5.5-3.1-9.7 0-10.7 6.6-17.8 19.7-21.1l.1 1.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-85bcbd7\" data-block-id=\"85bcbd7\"><style>.stk-85bcbd7 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:28px !important;line-height:1.5em !important;font-weight:600 !important;font-family:\"Lora\", Sans-serif !important;letter-spacing:0.25px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-85bcbd7 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:28px !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-85bcbd7 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-center\">The Prophet (\ufdfa) was the most generous amongst the people, and he used to be more so in the month of Ramadan when Gabriel visited him, and Gabriel used to meet him on every night of Ramadan till the end of the month. The Prophet (\ufdfa) used to recite the Holy Qur&#8217;an to Gabriel, and when Gabriel met him, he used to be more generous than a fast wind (which causes rain and welfare).<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-5c173f7\" data-block-id=\"5c173f7\"><style>.stk-5c173f7 {margin-bottom:150px !important;}.stk-5c173f7 .stk-img-wrapper{width:100% !important;height:486px !important;}.stk-5c173f7 .stk-img-wrapper img{border-radius:5px !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-2830\" src=\"http:\/\/alifscript.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fasting3-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" alt=\"Muslim young man handles a cup of tea during breaking fasting in Ramadan.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alifscript.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fasting3-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/alifscript.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fasting3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alifscript.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fasting3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alifscript.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fasting3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alifscript.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fasting3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/alifscript.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fasting3-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-32dce0e\" id=\"strong-strong-span-style-color-var-theme-palette-color-10-212121-class-stk-highlight-strong-intentional-breaking-the-fast-strong-span-strong-strong\" data-block-id=\"32dce0e\"><style>.stk-32dce0e {margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-32dce0e .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:32px !important;font-weight:700 !important;font-family:\"lora\", Sans-serif !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-32dce0e .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:32px !important;}}<\/style><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text stk-block-heading--use-theme-margins\"><strong><strong><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-10, #212121);\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><strong>Intentional Breaking the Fast<\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gspb_text-id-gsbp-31433e8\" class=\"gspb_text gspb_text-id-gsbp-31433e8 \">If one unintentionally breaks the fast, they must continue fasting for the rest of the day, make up for the missed day, and repent.<br><br>\u00a0For deliberately breaking the fast by having sexual intercourse or food, drink or smoking, the consequences include one of the two options:<br>   <strong>.<\/strong> Fasting for two consecutive months<br> <strong>  .<\/strong> Feeding or clothing sixty people in need.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-stackable-blockquote stk-block-blockquote stk-block stk-d06eed4 is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"d06eed4\"><style>.stk-d06eed4 {border-top-left-radius:2px !important;border-top-right-radius:2px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:2px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:2px !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:0 5px 5px 0 #123f5209 !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878) !important;border-top-width:0px !important;border-right-width:0px !important;border-bottom-width:0px !important;border-left-width:5px !important;margin-bottom:100px !important;}.stk-d06eed4 .stk-block-blockquote__content{padding-top:32px !important;padding-right:32px !important;padding-bottom:32px !important;padding-left:32px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-blockquote__content stk-container stk-d06eed4-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-cb0325b\" data-block-id=\"cb0325b\"><style>@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-cb0325b .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{height:16px !important;width:16px !important;}}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-cb0325b\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-cb-0325-b-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-cb-0325-b-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path d=\"M19.8 9.3C10.5 11.8 4.6 17 2.1 24.8c2.3-3.6 5.6-5.4 9.9-5.4 3.3 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.3 2.2 2.2 3.4 5 3.4 8.3 0 3.2-1.1 5.8-3.3 8-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.2-8.7 3.2-3.7 0-6.5-1.2-8.6-3.5C1 36.3 0 33.1 0 29 0 18.3 6.5 11.2 19.6 7.9l.2 1.4zm26.4 0C36.9 11.9 31 17 28.5 24.8c2.2-3.6 5.5-5.4 9.8-5.4 3.2 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.2 2.3 2.2 3.4 4.9 3.4 8.3 0 3.1-1.1 5.8-3.3 7.9-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.3-8.6 3.3-3.7 0-6.6-1.1-8.6-3.4-2.1-2.3-3.1-5.5-3.1-9.7 0-10.7 6.6-17.8 19.7-21.1l.1 1.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-e9d4f88\" data-block-id=\"e9d4f88\"><style>.stk-e9d4f88 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:28px !important;line-height:1.5em !important;font-weight:600 !important;font-family:\"Lora\", Sans-serif !important;letter-spacing:0.25px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-e9d4f88 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:28px !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-e9d4f88 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">The Prophet (\ufdfa) said:<\/span><br> &#8220;If somebody eats or drinks forgetfully then he should complete his fast, for what he has eaten or drunk, has been given to him by Allah.&#8221;<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-5048073\" id=\"strong-strong-span-style-color-var-theme-palette-color-10-212121-class-stk-highlight-strong-voluntary-fasting-strong-span-strong-strong\" data-block-id=\"5048073\"><style>.stk-5048073 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-5048073 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:32px !important;font-weight:700 !important;font-family:\"lora\", Sans-serif !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-5048073 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:32px !important;}}<\/style><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text stk-block-heading--use-theme-margins\"><strong><strong><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-10, #212121);\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><strong>Voluntary Fasting<\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gspb_text-id-gsbp-92ce2e6\" class=\"gspb_text gspb_text-id-gsbp-92ce2e6 \">Many Muslims also fast outside of Ramadan, including on specific days such as the Day of <em>Arafah<\/em>, the six days of <em>Shawwal<\/em>, , or Monday and Thursday of every week. <br>These additional fasts are considered highly meritorious but are not obligatory. If one unintentionally breaks a voluntary fast, they may continue for the rest of the day and the fast remains valid. Intentional breaking of a voluntary fast does not incur sin.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-fe9457d\" id=\"strong-strong-span-style-color-var-theme-palette-color-10-212121-class-stk-highlight-strong-strong-em-aid-em-celebration-of-the-end-of-ramadan-strong-strong-span-strong-strong\" data-block-id=\"fe9457d\"><style>.stk-fe9457d {margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-fe9457d .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:32px !important;font-weight:700 !important;font-family:\"lora\", Sans-serif !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-fe9457d .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:32px !important;}}<\/style><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text stk-block-heading--use-theme-margins\"><strong><strong><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-10, #212121);\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><strong><strong><em>Aid<\/em>: Celebration of the end of Ramadan<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gspb_text-id-gsbp-0ffc855\" class=\"gspb_text gspb_text-id-gsbp-0ffc855 \">The end of Ramadan is marked by the celebration of <em>Eid al-Fitr<\/em>, a festive holiday on which Muslims gather for a special prayer in the early morning and participate in community gatherings, sharing meals and gifts.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-d52fc37\" id=\"span-style-color-var-theme-palette-color-2-4-b-7878-class-stk-highlight-strong-summary-strong-span\" data-block-id=\"d52fc37\"><style>.stk-d52fc37 {margin-bottom:16px !important;}.stk-d52fc37 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:48px !important;font-weight:700 !important;font-family:\"lora\", Sans-serif !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-d52fc37 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:48px !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text stk-block-heading--use-theme-margins\"><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878);\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gspb_text-id-gsbp-3bd0bcc\" class=\"gspb_text gspb_text-id-gsbp-3bd0bcc \">The <a href=\"https:\/\/alifscript.com\/index.php\/class\/quran-the-final-testament\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Quran<\/a> emphasizes the importance of fasting and provides guidance on its practice. It states that fasting is beneficial for Muslims, helping them develop God-consciousness and overcome lust and desires.<br>Fasting has been practiced in various forms across different cultures and religions. In Islam, fasting is a distinctive aspect of Ramadan, which is regarded as a month of spiritual reflection, self-improvement, and intensified devotion and worship.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-stackable-blockquote stk-block-blockquote stk-block stk-e76ffeb is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"e76ffeb\"><style>.stk-e76ffeb {border-top-left-radius:2px !important;border-top-right-radius:2px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:2px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:2px !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:0 5px 5px 0 #123f5209 !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878) !important;border-top-width:0px !important;border-right-width:0px !important;border-bottom-width:0px !important;border-left-width:5px !important;margin-bottom:100px !important;}.stk-e76ffeb .stk-block-blockquote__content{max-width:100% !important;min-width:auto !important;padding-top:24px !important;padding-right:24px !important;padding-bottom:24px !important;padding-left:24px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-blockquote__content stk-container stk-e76ffeb-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-a5229d3\" data-block-id=\"a5229d3\"><style>@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-a5229d3 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{height:16px !important;width:16px !important;}}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-a5229d3\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-a-5229-d-3-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-a-5229-d-3-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path d=\"M19.8 9.3C10.5 11.8 4.6 17 2.1 24.8c2.3-3.6 5.6-5.4 9.9-5.4 3.3 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.3 2.2 2.2 3.4 5 3.4 8.3 0 3.2-1.1 5.8-3.3 8-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.2-8.7 3.2-3.7 0-6.5-1.2-8.6-3.5C1 36.3 0 33.1 0 29 0 18.3 6.5 11.2 19.6 7.9l.2 1.4zm26.4 0C36.9 11.9 31 17 28.5 24.8c2.2-3.6 5.5-5.4 9.8-5.4 3.2 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.2 2.3 2.2 3.4 4.9 3.4 8.3 0 3.1-1.1 5.8-3.3 7.9-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.3-8.6 3.3-3.7 0-6.6-1.1-8.6-3.4-2.1-2.3-3.1-5.5-3.1-9.7 0-10.7 6.6-17.8 19.7-21.1l.1 1.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-ca86626\" data-block-id=\"ca86626\"><style>.stk-ca86626 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:28px !important;line-height:1.5em !important;font-weight:bold !important;font-family:\"Lora\", Sans-serif !important;letter-spacing:0.25px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-ca86626 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:28px !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-ca86626 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">The Prophet (\ufdfa) said<\/span><br> &#8220;There is a gate in Paradise called <em>Ar-Raiyan<\/em>, and those who observe fasts will enter through it on the Day of Resurrection and none except them will enter through it. It will be said, &#8216;Where are those who used to observe fasts?&#8217; They will get up, and none except them will enter through it. 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