72 Religious Studies: Islam
as Azan for magrib prayer is announced only then they take
Ifter.
The Significance of Saom
- Deep belief and faith are expressed towards Allah Ta'ala.
- Deep obedience is expressed towards the great Prophet (Sm).
- The satisfaction of Allah is gained.
- The sympathy and compassion to others are created.
- Restraint, sacrifice, generosity, brotherhood and kindness,
along with other qualities are developed. - Physical and mental tranquility are gained.
- Social bondage is formed as of sympathy for others,
compassion and well-being is increased through fasting. - Abstaining from unjust and indecent activities.
- The intention to help the poor and the beggars is created
among the rich.
Allah has revealed the holy Quran in the month of Ramadan. So
this month is a very sacred month. Allah has made Roza
(fasting) compulsory for this one month, once a year. The great
Prophet (sm) said: "The person who fasts properly in the month
of Ramadan, becomes as innocent as a newborn baby".