The main purpose of fasting is described in the Qur'an is?

Question

The main purpose of fasting is described in the Qur'an is?

Answer 1

You got alot good answers!

and You must be knowing that,

if you do fast!

Answer 2

we fast so we can learn to be patient and have self control

Answer 3

Fasting is one month dedicated to not eat (until noon) because for one month we feel the same as the people that do not eat (not to get skinny, but cannot get food) and through this month we must donate money and pray for people, etc... just to feel what they are feeling..

Answer 4

God knows - what's the point in starving yourself?! Mad.

Answer 5

do what you asked for! (Muslims obviously)

Answer 6

to know how the poor feel everyday, but the difference is that we know that by the end of the day we will have food, therefore we will be thankful for the things we have.

self control and patience.

Answer 7

I think its to make a sacrifice to God & to become closer to him because while you are controlling yoursef & fastin for a few days; you have to pray to him for strength & guidance.

God made a sacrifice when he died for us on the cross.

*Therefore fasting is a symbol of us as humans sacrificing something to God our father*

Answer 8

O ye who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that ye may (learn) self-restraint. (Qur'an 2:183)

To become God conscious (gain taqwa).

Answer 9

To be eligible for Jannah!

To become a better Muslim

To become a Muttaqi

To become Pious

To become Righteous

To get close to Allah

To obey His Messenger

To get SAWAB

To care for the poor

To care for their neighbors

To create fraternity

To Refrain from Sins

To become Disciplined

To know the importance of Fajr prayers

To know the importance of Prayers themselves

To prepare yourself for the Aakhirah (Day of Judgment)

To be among the Pious ones

And a billion more reasons!

Answer 10

The main purpose is so that you feel the pain and suffering that people are suffering on a daily basis its so you can feel humble with your own circumstances and not be greedy and ask for more x*x

Answer 11

Assakaimalikoum Wa rahmatullallah

he purpose of fasting is to understand how the poor feioel and have to suffer everyday. To live endlessly day after day with no food, starving. We are all blessed hamullilah but self control, patient, and understanding are the qualities that can be shown through ramadan.

Answer 12

to be patient and feel how the poor feel. to control our selves

Answer 13

Fasting is one of the deeds that we do specifically for Allah (swt) sake and pleasure. It is for the love of Allah (swt). Everything else we do, esentially has something in it for us. But fasting teaches us patience, self-restraint, commiseration for the poor, a form or prayer, a form of purification of the soul, practice in abstaining from worldly desires, it brings us closer to Allah (swt), we are in an amazing state of constant reminder of Allah (swt)...because we are constantly aware of why we are fasting--FOR ALLAH (swt) of course.

The best fast is one done with the best intention and willingness.

Answer 14

No .dont listen 2 the ppl above me,let me put it this way,we muslims believe on prophet ,i dont know is it thew prophet who said it or any body else

"We muslims fast ,so we can feel the problem in which poor ppl are"

and that leads 2 giving them help.

Answer 15

to gain TAQWA

Answer 16

The main purpose of fasting is to refrain from Eating,Drinking and intercourse

Answer 17

[2:183]  O you who believe, fasting is decreed for you, as it was decreed for those before you, that you may attain salvation.

2:183-187. Like all duties in Submission, fasting was decreed through Abraham

(22:78). Prior to revelation of the Quran, sexual intercourse was prohibited throughout the fasting period. This rule is modified in 2:187 to allow intercourse during the nights of Ramadan.

[2:184] Specific days (are designated for fasting); if one is ill or traveling, an equal number of other days may be substituted. Those who can fast, but with great difficulty, may substitute feeding one poor person for each day of breaking the fast. If one volunteers (more righteous works), it is better. But fasting is the best for you, if you only knew.

[2:185] Ramadan is the month during which the Quran was revealed, providing guidance for the people, clear teachings, and the statute book. Those of you who witness this month shall fast therein. Those who are ill or traveling may substitute the same number of other days. GOD wishes for you convenience, not hardship, that you may fulfill your obligations, and to glorify GOD for guiding you, and to express your appreciation.

[2:186] When My servants ask you about Me, I am always near. I answer their prayers when they pray to Me. The people shall respond to Me and believe in Me, in order to be guided.

[2:187]  Permitted for you is sexual intercourse with your wives during the nights of fasting. They are the keepers of your secrets, and you are the keepers of their secrets. GOD knew that you used to betray your souls, and He has redeemed you, and has pardoned you. Henceforth, you may have intercourse with them, seeking what GOD has permitted for you. You may eat and drink until the white thread of light becomes distinguishable from the dark thread of night at dawn. Then, you shall fast until sunset. Sexual intercourse is prohibited if you decide to retreat to the Masjid (during the last ten days of Ramadan). These are GOD's laws; you shall not transgress

them. GOD thus clarifies His revelations for the people, that they may attain salvation.

Answer 18

starve yourself for no apparent reason?>

Answer 19

First of all, i'm sorry but what is Qur'an is?  Fasting is a great way to cleanse your body of toxins, and to loose weight.  It's great for colon health.  It can also be a form of disipline to hear the word of God.  When your fasting your not putting anything before God and I've heard people feel peaceful after a disipline fast.  Anyway,  There's a fast mixture called the lemon fast.  All it is is 10 oz of filtered water.  the juice of one pure organic lemon and 1/2 tsp ceyenne pepper.  Drink through the day.  You could loose excess weight and clean your body.  I did it and my skin even looked younger.  Dee

Answer 20

Worship to Allah as was done by earlier prophets.