Why Muslims fast? Fasting during the holy
month of Ramadhan is the third pillar of Islam. During Ramadhan, muslims fast
from sunrise until sundown abstaining from eatingfood, drinking and having
sexual relations. As for mukmin, this is a dear, long-waited guest and the
blessed month all over the year. Some may prepared warming-up by fasting some
days during the Sha’ban month.And some may start earlier in the Rejab month.
How about you?
Recited in the 183 verse of Surah
al-Baqarah, Allah SWT said :
“O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed
to those before you, that you may (learn) selfrestraint”.
The propose is surely clear as crystal, to
be in the highet class of the servants; the Muttaqin. On the hand hand, our
greatest leader, Muhammad S.A.W had told us the remarkable joy of Ramadhan, “When
Ramadan comes, the doors of Paradise are opened and the doors of Hell are
closed.” .Masha-Allah! Dear folks, what are we waiting for?
Imagine if your best friend came up to you
after Ramadan and asked, “How was your Ramadan?” And the first response that
came to your mind was, “I had the best Ramadan EVER.” And what would be meant
by the statement, is that you accomplished everything you set out to complete
during the month. This should be the goal of every Muslim – to maximize their
Ramadan and extract as many blessings from this month as we can, insha-Allah!
In this time being, it is normal to us to
be well-knowned about the great opportunities and rewards during this blessed
month, but we mostly neglect the medical benefits of fasting. Let’s take a look
onto some researches done about these gold found during fasting:
Ø Fasting in general has been used in
medicine for medical reasons including weight management, for rest of the
digestive tract and for lowering lipids. Islamic fasting is different from
total fasting plans because in Ramadan fasting, there is no malnutrition or
inadequate calorie intake. The caloric intake of Muslims during Ramadan is at
or slightly below the national requirement guidelines. In addition, the fasting
in Ramadan is voluntarily taken and is not a prescribed imposition from the
physician.
Ø Abstinence from water during the period
from early morning until dusk is not bad at all and in fact, it causes
concentration of all fluids within the body, producing slight dehydration. The
body has its own water conservation mechanism; in fact, it has been shown that
slight dehydration and water conservation, at least in plant life, improve
their longevity.
Ø The physiological effect of fasting
includes lower of blood sugar, lowering of cholesterol and lowering of the
systolic blood pressure. In fact, Ramadan fasting would be an ideal
recommendation for treatment of mild to moderate, stable, non-insulin diabetes,
obesity and essential hypertension. In no way did fasting worsen any patients’
health or baseline medical condition. On the other hand, patients who are
suffering from severe diseases, whether diabetes or coronary artery disease,
kidney stones, etc., are exempt from fasting and should not try to fast.
Ø Psychological effects are not excused as
well. There is a peace and tranquility for those who fast during the month of
Ramadan. Personal hostility is at a minimum, and the crime rate decreases. This
psychological improvement could be related to better stabilization of blood
glucose during fasting as hypoglycemia after eating, aggravates behavior
changes.
Here are some beneficial tips from the
Messenger, Muhammad S.A.W for this holy month. Practice makes perfect !
DATES - In a Hadith narrated by Anas (RA),
he says, "The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) used to break his fast with
fresh dates before praying [Maghrib], if fresh dates were not available, he
would [eat] dried dates, if dried dates were not available, he would have a few
sips of water." [At Tirmidhi 3/79]
TARAWEH PRAYERS -Imam Bukhari and Muslim
reported that the blessed Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "Whoever offers
optional congregational prayers (like Taraweh prayers) throughout the nights of
Ramadan, believing in Allah and seeking His rewards, will have his previous
sins forgiven".
DU’A - Abu Hurairah (RA) reported that the
beloved Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "There are three people whose
supplications are not rejected - the fasting person when he breaks his fast,
the just ruler and the supplication of the oppressed." [At-Tirmidhi,
Ibn Majah and Ibn Hibban]
RECITING QURAN - Abdullah ibn Amr (RA)
reported that the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "The Fast and the
Qur'an are the two intercessors for the servant of Allah on the Day of
Resurrection. The Fast will say, "Oh Lord! I prevented him from his/her
food and desires during the day. Let me intercede for him!" The Qur'an
will say, "I prevented him from sleeping at night. Let me intercede for
him!" and their intercession will be accepted. [Ahmad]
Last but not least, you may read these
Ramadhan quotes by some of the famous preachers and get into the mood of the
worship festival:
Sheikh Ali Gomaasaid : “Ramadhan is an
opportunity for you. So, take it. You will be forgiven after you were sinful.
You will draw close to Allah after you were distant. You will see things with
your heart after you were blind. You will delight in your proximity to Allah
after you were away and you will be rewarded with His mercy, forgiveness and
pleasure.
Iman Badawisaid : “People, a great
blessed month has come upon you, a month containing Lailat al-Qadr which is
better than a thousand months. Allah has made fasting during it an obligation,
and steadfastly observing its nights in worship a voluntary act ”.
Ustaz Nouman Ali Khan said : "There's
a battle going on inside you in Ramadan, and for 30 days Allah gives you the
power to win."
Ramadan Mubarak to all of you. May Allah
(glorified and exalted be He) make it easy for you to achieve your goals
in this Ramadan! Ramadhan Kareem! Do you smell the barakah inside?.
“Memartabat Keilmuan, Memimpin Kesatuan”
Siti Hajar bt Ahmad Azhar
Panelis Pick,
NADI UKKAZ PMRAM 2012.
Sumber : pmram.org
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