Fasts and its relevance in Islam

Vol-4 | Issue-6 | June 2019 | Published Online: 10 June 2019    PDF ( 144 KB )
Author(s)
Dr Faiyaz Haidar 1

1Faculty of theology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002 (India)

Abstract

Fasting is the deeds of sacrifice and its purpose is to cleanse the body, soul, and spirit from the imputation. The practice of fasting keeps control of human desires and develop the ability to comply with moral and spiritual values. The vehement of fasting realizes the feelings of others, and the person tends towards humanity and humility. It encourages generosity and philanthropy. The main purposes of this deed are to abstain from worldly and sordid object despite availability. This prevents man from wrongdoing and sin. The rituals of fasting change the lifestyle and a person experiences the variances of life. It also makes purification of the body from toxins, rejuvenation of body and reducing the weight. The accomplishment of the fasting is to prepare a vigilant and sound conscience citizen.

Keywords
Fasts, Prayer, Ramzan, Spirituality
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