Dedication

Introduction

Fast in History

Name and Derivation

Fast of the Month of Ramadhan

The Niyyat (Intention) to Fast

Significance of the Month of Ramadhan and its Fast

A Few Benefits of the Fast

What Breaks the Fast

Do not say “Ramadhan” only

History and Types of Fast

Forty Types of Fast

Optional Fast

The Prophet (S) preaching about the Month of Ramadhan

Norms of Conduct related to the Fast

Breaking the Fast (Iftar)

Invocations at the time of Breaking of the Fast

The Month of Repetance

A Glance at Paradise and Hell

When Fast is Prohibited

It is the Month of the Holy Qur’an

Rewards of Reciting Chapters from the Holy Qur’an

The Significance of the Fast will be realized only at the moment of Death

What is al-Sirat al-Mustaqeem?

Sharing Iftar with Others

The early meal of the Month of Ramadhan (Suhoor)

Prayer during the Glorious month of Ramadhan

Ghusl

The Night of Destiny (Lailatul-Qadr)

Which Night is Lailatul-Qadr?

Recommended Deeds for each Night of the Last Ten Nights of the Month

Recommended Deeds for the Twenty-Third Night of the Month of Ramadhan

Invocation for the Twenty-Third Night (of the Month of Ramadhan)

What ought to be repeated every night of the last ten nights of the month

Zakatul-Fitr (Fitra)

Who receives Fitra

Eid al-Fitr and its Prayers

Conclusion

Glossary

This text includes fasting in history, benefits of fasting, types of
fasts, and the Prophet's preaching on Ramadhan. Also includes other
articles on the Night of Power, and Invocations for Ramadhan.


Fast of the Month of Ramadhan: Philosophy and Ahkam

The Niyyat (Intention) to Fast
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When the crescent is sighted in your area or country, a *niyyat*, that
is, a silent declaration of intention should be made to fast during this
sacred month to attain nearness to Allah (*wajib qurbatan ila-Allah*).
Just like the five daily prayers, the *niyyat* of fast is obligatory and
mental, and so is the case of every deed according to Islam.


