Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah's Prophet {P.B.U.H} said, "ALLAH said, 'All the deeds of Adam's sons (people) are for them, except fasting which is for Me, and I will give the reward for it.
' Fasting is a shield or protection from the fire and from committing sins. If one of you is fasting, he should avoid sexual relation with his wife and quarreling, and if somebody should fight or quarrel with him, he should say, 'I am fasting.' By Him in Whose Hands my soul is'
The unpleasant smell coming out from the mouth of a fasting person is better in the sight of Allah than the smell of musk.
There are two pleasures for the fasting person, one at the time of breaking his fast, and the other at the time when he will meet his Lord; then he will be pleased because of his fasting."
Sahih Al Bukhari, Volume 3, Book 31, Number 128
SubhanAllah..! Fasting is definitely a shield, it's also a spiritual cleansing process.
I've seen Muslim that smoke, don't offer prayers, use foul language, can't skip a single meal or snack everyday.. became such ideal Muslims in the holy month of Ramdan. They become patient, avoid all bad habits and turn to Allah sincerely 5 times a day and also offer the Taraweh prayers with sheer dedication and commitment.
It's truly amazing to see what we all are capable of, if only we could maintain this spiritual transition throughout the year.. We'd all be better Muslims! InshaAllah.. :-)
