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HIKMAH DI SEBALIK PUASA
What is the wisdom behind fasting?
Short answer
Fasting is described as a great school of character that trains the believer, resists desires and the deceptions of Satan.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Irsyad al-Hukum Edisi Ramadhan
- Topic
- Fasting
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Fasting is described as a great school of character that trains the believer, resists desires and the deceptions of Satan. It teaches trustworthiness and constant awareness of Allah, whether in private or in public, and strengthens patience. It also instils order and discipline through the set times for eating and worship. The ruling cites Dr. Yusuf al-Qaradawi, who described fasting as effective education and a striving to control oneself and one's desires.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Puasa merupakan madrasah akhlak yang besar dalam melatih keperibadian mukmin, melawan hawa nafsu dan tergoda dengan tipu daya syaitan.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “HIKMAH DI SEBALIK PUASA”, 1 July 2015. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-hukum/edisi-ramadhan/1973-hikmah-di-sebalik-puasa. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/wisdom-behind-fasting/