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 DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaumul Ahad 13th day of Ramadhaan (Sunday 25th April 2021). Main Purpose of Fasting,  Suhoor and Iftaar. BismilLah. 


The main purpose of fasting is described in the Quran as "so that you may attain Taqwa or God-consciousness." Fasting is thus yet another instrument for bringing us closer to our natural state, our state of Fitrah and for cleansing this state from the dross of any disobedience and corruption.

"Fasting is a shield," said the noble Prophet (sallalahu alaiha wa sallam) so simply and eloquently. And he also said: "Whoever spends the month of Ramadan in complete faith and self-rectification, his previous sins will be forgiven."


Suhoor and Iftar are two elements of Ramadhan that have great significance to us as Muslims.


The Suhoor is a vital part of fasting. We eat a healthy meal in Suhoor in order to remain in good health for the rest of the day during the fast. The right way to eat a meal during Suhoor is to eat in moderation. Many people skip Suhoor however, this is not right because those who skip Suhoor find it difficult to complete their fast and some end up breaking it. Suhoor is the right time to consume a meal and fill yourself adequately so that you can fast throughout the day.


Iftar is an act that brings blessings for us. Some people make arrangements for Iftar for others such as in a mosque. This is a great act of kindness and one that is greatly favoured by Allah (SWT) and His Messenger. It is said that ALLAH (SWT) will open the gates of forgiveness for those who help fast observers in acquiring adequate Iftar to break their fast at this time. The one who gives a fast observer water to drink at the time of Iftar will be given a drink from ALLAH’’s fountain where they will never again feel thirsty.

Ramadan teaches us a great number of things; patience, piety and discipline are just a few to name. We should strive to take advantage of the opportunity Ramadan brings. Everyone will be keen on obtaining the blessings of the night of Lailat-ul-Qadr, the Night of Power. May ALLAH keep guiding us all and grant us to be part of those who are successful at the end. Aameen.

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