Yasir Qadhi How Fasting in Ramadan Helps us Achieve Taqwa P1
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Mar 24, 2024 Exploring the deeper significance of fasting, cultivating patience and self-control, achieving God-consciousness through taqwa, and expressing gratitude and praise towards a higher power are the fascinating topics of this podcast.
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Fasting's Higher Purpose
- Fasting's primary goal is to build taqwa, not merely to abstain from food and drink.
- Ramadan trains the heart to be constantly aware that Allah is watching, strengthening sincerity (ikhlas).
Private Ritual, Public Reward
- Fasting is uniquely private, so it forces sincerity because no one else can verify it.
- Yasir Qadhi calls Ramadan the gymnasium of iklas where believers exercise sincere intention daily.
Use Fasting To Practice Patience
- Use Ramadan's fasting to deliberately practice sabr by restraining speech and anger.
- Train the body to obey the soul so you respond with patience when provoked or tempted.