Fasting is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, and it involves abstaining from food, drink, and other physical needs from dawn until sunset during the month of Ramadan. In addition to the physical act of abstaining from food and drink, there are several rules and rulings related to fasting in Islam, such as:
- Intention: Fasting must be done with the intention of worshiping Allah and seeking His pleasure.
- Exemptions: There are certain groups of people who are exempt from fasting, such as children, the elderly, pregnant or nursing women, and those who are traveling or sick.
- Prohibitions: During fasting, Muslims are not allowed to eat, drink, smoke, or engage in sexual activity from dawn until sunset.
- Taraweeh prayers: Muslims also perform special prayers called Taraweeh, which are performed after the obligatory night prayer during Ramadan.
- Suhur and Iftar: Muslims break their fast at sunset with a meal called Iftar, and they also have a pre-dawn meal called Suhur before starting their fast.
- The spiritual benefits: Fasting is seen as a way to purify the soul, develop self-control, and increase one’s spiritual awareness and connection to Allah.
These are some of the basic rulings related to fasting in Islam. Fasting during Ramadan is an important religious obligation for Muslims and is a time for reflection, self-discipline, and devotion to Allah.
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