INTRODUCTION
The holy month of Ramadan is one of the most precious blessings from our Lord. Fasting in Ramadan has from dawn to dusk has the great impact on our health and character. It is necessary to understand here that fasting is not about quitting eatables and beverages, but it is much more than that. A Muslim must stay away from all that which is forbidden by Almighty Allah when one is fasting.
BENEFITS OF FASTING IN RAMADAN
According to the researchers, there are multiple benefits of fasting in the holy month of Ramadan. Surprisingly these benefits are not only for our body but, fasting is equally beneficial for our soul. Below are some benefits of fasting in the holy month of Ramadan.
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
Fasting is the best way to develop our moral character, this is because when we are fasting, we learn to stay away from those things that can destroy our character, such as lie, taunting, sarcasm, hurting and other bad deeds. We care about the humanity much more as compared to the other days. This develops patience, thankfulness, forgiveness and other beautiful habits in us.
SHOWS US THE MIRROR
As per Allah’s promise, the evil is locked in the holy month of Ramadan. This helps us in analyzing ourselves much more critically. Because here we know that whatever we are doing is all our deeds and not the command of any external negative source. This builds a sense of examination in ourselves and helps us to improve our character.
SPREADS LOVE
In the holy month of Ramadan, Allah has promised to bless more than our imaginations, even a small piece of the good deed is considered as a mountain in this month. In the greed of getting these blessings, we spread love and care in humanity. We feel the pain of those who are living a struggling life.
CONCLUSION
Islam is a complete religion, which teaches to feel, love, care, and respect. In this holy month, we as a Muslims, get great chance to collect the blessings which are being showered by Almighty Allah. We must avail this opportunity as much as we can.