Benefits of fasting in Ramadhan

One may enumerate many reasons, based upon the Qur’anic verses and hadith.

1. In obedience to the command of Allah swt.
2.  As an obligatory act (one of the pillars of Islam)
3.  To earn rewards and blessings (multiplied many times) from Allah
4.  To earn a special reward, yet unknown, from Allah (Hadith Qudsi)
5.  To seek and receive forgiveness from Allah for our sins and shortcomings
6.  To receive increased sustenance from Allah, by observing the “Night of Qadr.”
7.  To guard against evil (practice taqwa)
8.  To practice self-restraint

Some of the benefits that we know from observation and experience include:

1. An opportunity to get rid of undesirable habits
2. To inculcate and increase fortitude and patience
3. To empathize with less fortunate members of humanity who suffer from hunger due to poverty.
4. To keep Satan and his prompting away
5. To improve physical health

Spiritual benefits of fasting:

1. Satan is far removed and, “his face is darkened.” (Hadith)
2. increased concentration in acts of worship, including Salaat
3. Dikr and supplications are more enjoyable
4. Acts of worship are more accepted and better rewarded.
5. Peace of mind and tranquility occur during the entire month of fasting

Health benefits of fasting

1. Weight reduction
2.  Improved gastrointestinal function
3. Improved eating habits. (Escape from unhealthy “munching” habits).
4.  Overall feeling of physical well being