What are the Benefits of Fasting, Is Fasting Obligatory?
Fasting is not only one of the requirements of the Islamic religion, but also provides great benefits for our physical and mental health. In this article, we want to give answers to the questions of what are the benefits of fasting, is fasting obligatory and how is it intended?
Benefits of Fasting
The benefits of fasting are many physically and mentally as well as materially and spiritually. Let’s take a look at our list of the benefits of fasting in general.
- It is not to eat in moderation and in moderation, both in iftar and sahur. The digestive systems of people who are fed this way work much better. So, we would like to say that fasting is very good for the stomach and intestines.
- We can also say that eating less opens the mind. It also contributes to personal development. Fasting is very beneficial for both physical and mental health. Fasting allows people’s minds to work more practically. In other words, fasting strengthens memory a lot.
- We would also like to point out that thanks to fasting, blood circulation increases and the veins are cleaned. Fasting brings health to both the body and the mind as it renews the cells. In addition, it delays aging and cleanses the skin.
- The benefits of fasting include helping to prevent the formation of cancer cells. However, it also rests the liver.
- We would like to point out that fasting is a means of gaining Allah’s approval.
- Fasting people enter Paradise through the door called Reyyan, which is reserved for them on the Day of Judgment.
- Fasting is also conducive to the forgiveness of sins that people have committed before.
- It also trains people’s souls and beautifies their morals.
- Fasting also teaches people to be patient.
Is Fasting Fard?
We would like to say that fasting is divided into two. The first is fasting in the month of Ramadan. The second is supererogatory fasting. We would like to point out that voluntary fasts, as the name suggests, are voluntary prayers. People do voluntary fasting to realize some important days or to gain Allah’s approval. Anyone who wants to earn rewards can fast this fast.
Nafila fasting is not obligatory for individuals. However, we would like to underline that fasting in Ramadan is obligatory. These fasts must be kept for 30 days. If it is not kept, the days that are not kept must be made up.
The Benefits of Fasting
fasting It has countless merits. Even fasting for even one day for the sake of Allah has a great reward. The hadith on the subject is as follows:
“Whoever fasts for one day for the sake of Allah, Allah will keep him away from the fire of Hell for seventy years because of this one-day fast.” (Bukhari, Jihad 36)
Fasting is very important. Our Prophet In his Farewell Sermon, the Prophet Muhammad (SAV) ordered Muslims to both pray and fast. That’s why fasting is so important.
Our Prophet emphasizes the rewards of fasting and how important it is in the following very important hadith: “There is no worship in the sight of Allah as rewarding as fasting.” (Nesai, Siamese, 43)
How to Intend Fasting?
Intention is also among the conditions of fasting. We would like to say that intentionless fasting is not correct. Although it is enough to intend with the heart, it is also necessary to express it with the tongue. In addition, getting up for sahur is considered an intention.
We would like to say that the time to intend for fasting is the time between sunset and the next day, before it reaches its peak. However, in order for the intention made after imsak to be considered valid, nothing should have been eaten or drunk since that moment, however, nothing contrary to fasting should have been done. Otherwise, we would like to point out that daytime intention will not be permissible.
It is sufficient for people to say ‘to keep the fast tomorrow’ while making their intentions. In addition, it is more virtuous to make intention at night and to fast as ‘tomorrow’s Ramadan fast’. However, the intention must be made separately each day for 30 days.
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