What are the Quranic Verses About Fasting in Ramadan?
The holy month of Ramadan is the ninth month of the Arabic calendar. The holy month of Ramadan is the greatest in virtue and dignity.
What are the Quranic Verses About Fasting?
There are several verses in the Qur’an about fasting. Where Almighty Allah has discussed the virtues and rules of fasting.There are many Quranic verses about fasting, some of them are discussed below.
“In the month of fasting, offer special prayers on all nights, you will get what you hope for from Allah, you pray at night”( Surah Baqarah-188)
“O believers, do what I have said on the day of fasting. In addition, during the days of fasting, you should not speak obscene words, do not act inappropriately. You will no longer harm the people of the world because of which people suffer.”(Surah Baqarah-186)
“O you who believe, you will be purified through fasting.”(Surah Baqarah-189)
Hadith About the Virtues of Ramadan
There are many hadiths about the virtues of Ramadan in which the Prophet (PBUH) has discussed in detail. Below are some hadiths:
- Abu Hurairah (R.A.) narrated that the Prophet (S.A.W.) said, “Ramadan is a month that truly changes life.” (Bukhari)
- Abu Hurairah (R.A) narrated that the Prophet (S.A.W) said,”When a Muslim fasts in Ramadan, all his previous sins are forgiven.”(Bukhari)
- Abu Hurairah (RA) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (SAW) said, “Whoever fasts Ramadan with faith and fullness of hope, all his sins are forgiven.” (Tirmidhi)
Importance and Virtues of Ramadan
The importance and virtues of Ramadan are immense. Allah loves those who fast and He will reward them. During fasting we can benefit a lot in this world and hereafter. Below are some of the virtues:
- By fasting our patience increases a lot.
- Be very dear to Allah Ta’ala.
- Our piety is achieved.
- Brotherhood is formed towards each other.
- Much good can be achieved.
- Almighty God protects from various kinds of dangers.
