Muslim Woman - Ramadan
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-
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-
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