The Important Of Fasting To Muslim

  Teka Muna, Fasting is good, so we can hide our behaviours and let peace be in the world, because you know how we use to terrorise the world wit bombing and hunting people's life for allah, UP ALLAH UP MOHAMMED(Salama ley ku) **** don't blame me its an opnion or a view of importance of fasting to we muslim****

I'm a christian but I have a muslim boyfriend I'm quite crazy about. please can you give me suggestions and examples as to what text messages I can send to him just to keep in touch as I'm not too conversant with these events.  I'D really appreciate your help thanks.

 



@jayon : thanks for the advice

thanks afonka for that post. The way some people post on this site is sometimes worrisome and their attitude is that of a terrorist. No one attack them either in words or action but they keep giving bad impression about themselves. May God almighty forgives their sins and guide them to the right way.

Let all pray for peace, work for peace, talk about peace to enjoy peace.
Ma’salam.

Ramadan is the best month in every islamic year

I wish that was our reality.
Voodoo worshippers are a lot more peaceful from what we see

"O mankind! We created you from a single (pair) of male and female, and made you into nations and tribes, that you may know and cooperate with one another."

- (Quran 49:13)

We are not fighting, so be more reasonable , civilize and decent with your words. So this treads is for the important of fasting to Muslim, don’t shift discussion please!     

Peace  

  thanks for the comment bro, can't afford to think about it because on sept11 attack, 1 of my friend was killed(close friend) all in the name of jihad, again in kaduna,my family friend what in hell is that religion, so why shld i think with you people.

That is highly debatable.It is more accurate to say that it is derived from the term 'aslama'  ,Arabic for surender.The reality is that Islam is synonymous with surrender or submission  and not peace as modern day apologists like to claim   

Fasting is an ancient and universal practice. The Romans, the Babylonians, the Cynic, Stoic, Pythagorean and Neo-Platonist philosophers commended fasting. The followers of Hinduism, Jainism, Confucianism, and Zoroastrianism practice it. The Jews observe an annual fasting on the day of atonement in commemoration of the descent of Moses from Sinai after spending forty days of fasting in order to be able to receive revelation. Jesus observed fasting for forty days in the desert and commanded his followers to fast. In brief, the practice of fasting has been common in one form or the other in all human societies.

Before the advent of Islam, fasting was resorted to by way of repentance or penance, or as a mark of mourning, or to celebrate some particular occasion, or to ward off an apprehended danger, or to control a prevailing epidemic, or to gratify and please a deity or to put pressure to achieve a certain desire end. The form of fasting also differed. For example, Jews ate only once in twenty-four hours. Among Hindus, the restriction applies only to cereals whereas eating of fruits or taking of liquids during fasting is not prohibited. In fact, in ancient faiths and creeds, the objects of fasting were very limited, the intention generally being self-mortification, asceticism, or the satisfaction of some of some superstitious urge.

Originally, in Arabic the word 'as-Sawm' (Sawm) meant 'al-Imsak', that is, to abstain totally from any act including eating, drinking, walking, speaking, etc. Thus, the Arabs used to refer to a horse refusing to run or to be fed, as 'Saum', that is, fasting. As is clear, the word 'Sawm' is ancient and was used in a different context by the Arabs before Islam. Then, however it did not have the specific meaning given to it by Islam as a term denoting a certain religious obligation. As an Islamic term, it means to refrain intentionally from what breaks fasting.

To a Muslim, Ramadan fasting is not just refraining from eating and drinking but carries the added significance of worship, psychological comfort, morality and legislation. It is neither the irrational motionless 'Imsak' of pre-Islamic Arabs nor the mere abstaining from eating and drinking, but is, in fact, the building of one's character, control over desires, and an inspiration towards social and scientific creativity.

God has commanded this sanctified duty and enjoined it on the Muslims, as He had enjoined it on the believing nations before. He assigned the blessed month, the month of Ramadan, for every adult and healthy Muslim as a period of fasting. This sacred ordinance was prescribed by God, for all believers and revealed in the preceding month of Shaaban, nearly a year and a half after the Hijra (the Prophet's auspicious migration from Mecca to Medina [in 622 BC] which marks the start of the Islamic calendar).

Gradually, God revealed numerous other verses about the month of Ramadan and the rules of fasting. In light of these divine injunctions, the Prophet (S.A.W.) expounded the merits of fasting, its significance, regulations, effects, benefits and great reward. Hence, fasting is one of the pillars of Islam and a religious duty for all those who believe in monotheism, and consequently, whoever denies it is an unbeliever.

It is an apparent sign of obedience, submission and servitude to God, the Exalted. By fasting, a Muslim expresses his submission to Allah's command, his response to His will, and control over his own desires and wishes at the God's behest.

In the holy month of Ramadan, a Muslim's abstaining from food, drink, sexual intercourse, etc., during the prescribed hours is the very manifestation of obedience to the Creator's will. This self-deprivation represents a state of self-control and of overcoming carnal pleasure, desire, and enjoyment, for the blissful love of God, His proximity, and the eagerness to desires. It is a triumph of pristine love over one's pleasures for the eternal ones promised by God, the Almighty. This response to the Divine commandments represents and incarnates true servitude and is a brilliant display of spirit, intellect and decisive willpower.

By fasting, a person keeps himself from the pleasures of life, with no preventive or hindering factor, except that of obeying God and showing genuine devotion to His commands. Traditions (ahadith) succinctly explain this fact: "A fasting person is in a state of worship, even when (asleep) in bed, except when he backbites another Muslim." (Al-Kafi, al- Kulayni, "The Book of Fasting" 3rd Edition, vol.4, p.190) ",  Every breath you take is (has the reward of) Tasbih (praise to Allah) and your sleep is worship, " (Uyun al-Akhbar al-Rida - the Prophet's sermon).

In a moving speech, the Prophet of Allah described the believing soul that fasts for love of Allah out of truthfulness and sincerity, and thus the whole day becomes an alter of worship, and each and every activity of the fasting body, provided it abstains from loathsome acts, is nothing but worship embodied.


A fasting person is in a state of worship, even when (asleep) in bed, except when he backbites another Muslim.
 
- The Prophet of Islam
 
The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) described the sleep of a fasting Muslim, even the very breathing, as acts of worship, because they emanate from a body regarded as being in a state of continual worship through abstaining from tasting delicious and lawful things, solely out of obedience to the Creator. He Himself extols fasting and attributes as a special blessing for mankind as is clear from a 'Hadith-e-Qudsi': The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) said: "God, the Exalted says: 'Fasting is (exclusively) for Me and I will reward it." Ali ibn Musa al-Rida (A.S.), the Eighth Imam quoted his ancestor the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) on the chain of authority of his noble forefathers: "O people, any body who in this month (Ramadan) cultivates good manners, will walk over the 'Sira' (Paradise's bridge) on the Day when feet will tend to slip, " ('Uyun al­Akhbar, al-Rida - Prophet's sermon).

The practices of Islamic fasting are designed to divert human mind towards righteousness through a process of self-denials. Fasting constitutes a process of self-purification, self-righteousness, and spiritual development of one self.

Fasting in Islam is not prescribed to cause undue hardship. The Divine principle, as specified in the Holy Quran: (On no soul does God place a burden greater than it can bear, ) (2:286).

Accordingly, although there can be no laxity in so far as the obligation of fasting is concerned, there are facilities provided for one who may be sick or on a journey. The Holy Quran says: (, But if any one is ill, or on a journey, the prescribed period (of fasting should be made up) by days later. God intends every facility for you; He does not want to put you to difficulties , ) (2:185).

When we observe Fasting, here is something that happens:
I feel hungry -> My mind says "I am Fasting" suddenly I REMEMBER MY LORD because I am Fasting for Him!
I feel thirsty -> My mind says "I am Fasting" suddenly I REMEMBER MY LORD.
I think something NEGATIVE my mind says "I am Fasting" suddenly I REMEMBER MY LORD because I am Fasting for Him!
Fasting helps us to become 'Conscious of God', He is watching us! Beware!

Many muslims believe that so called slaugthering of defenceless people they call Jihad,  Others will tell you
"Oh, we don't support that". 
Guess what?? All Germans are/were not Nazis and didn't all believe in Hitler. the bulk of them got to suffer for his actions since they sat on their asses and watched him do his nonsense.  So, except you people stop being in denial and take an active stance against your religions worldwide violence,   I sorry for una

Why are people so anti-Islam on this website. I have not actually come across Muslims hijacking Christians threads.
The thread was created for Islam believers to share their thoughts about d holy month so as to offer each other advice, comforts as well as needed prayer in the holy month.
People should stop attacking eachother as well as forcefully trying to make thy neighbour convert by way of criticising and making one better than the other.

thanks really jay bee

The Christians in Northern Nigeria have now learned.
They burn a Church,the Christians burn a mosque.
They kill with machete,the Christians finish them off with rifles.
Is that a good thing ?

NO

But a man ought to be able to defend his family and his property in a language the attacker will understand.

Salalamu Alaikum Brothers and Sisters in Islam and Ramadan Mubarak,and i pray we all receive the bouties of Allah in this bountiful month insha Allah, Amin.

can non muslims just let muslims be,i keep having people asking me why i jsut have to cover my hair and body when i can just let people see or why i have to stop whatever i am doing to go observe salat and now all they do is castigate Islam left right and center instead of looking into yourself to find out what ur religion really preaches.

Islam is a very beautiful religion and i can't imagine my life without,what can i say? its a PERFECT way of life not forgeting, complete too.