observer.gm - Ramadan, the Holy Month (cont’d) Allah commanded us to fast.  It is for our own good in view of the good rewards to be achieved by obeying His commandment. All muslims who have no genuine excuse should fast in this blessed month.  Its period is a short one as mentioned in the Quran in Sura Baqara V.183-184: “O ye who believe! Fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed to those before you that ye may learn self-restraint. Fasting for a fixed number of days; but if any of you is ill or on...» view full story