Muslim Woman

Since the Quran prescribed fasting specifically in the
month of Ramadan, it is important to know the significance
of this special time. A special feature of the Quran is
that whenever it gives a command for action, it also
provides the wisdom behind it. It tells what the final
result of that action will be in this world, if it is
successfully carried out. In this way the Quran provides a
pragmatic test for people to see whether or not they are
moving toward that desired result.  Regarding fasting, the
Quran Surah 2 verse 183  says:  Self-control is a
prerequisite both for steadfastness and fortitude in the
battlefield as well as for establishing a just and
equitable socio-economic system. In other words, in case
of a conflict between your physical drives and lofty human
values, you should uphold the latter. Furthermore, you
should habituate yourself to leading a hard and laborious
life. For this purpose fasting has been made obligatory
for you as it was for earlier communities, in order that
you may live according to the Divine Laws and protect
yourself from the pitfalls of life. Fasting is for a
prescribed number of days -as fixation of time itself is
an aid to disciplined life-

Ramadan is the month in which was sent down the Quran, as
a guide to mankind, also clear Signs for guidance and
judgment Between right and wrong. So every one of you who
is present at his home during that month should spend it
in fasting, but if any one is ill, or on a journey, the
prescribed period Should be made up by days later. Allah
Almighty intends every facility for you; The answer is
that Ramadan is the month during which the revelation of
the Quran began which shows all humanity the clear path
leading to its ultimate goal, revealing those permanent
values whereby one can distinguish truth from falsehood.
The discipline learned through fasting is an annual
training to remain in a state of preparedness for the
accomplishment of this lofty program. -Quran Chapter 2 verse 185-

In the above verses, three results of fasting in Ramadan
have been mentioned:

1) Taqwaa : learning self-restraint
2) Takbir : glorifying Allah Almighty because of being guided
3) Shukra : being grateful