A very important part of worship is keeping of the fast. The observer of fast, derives at least two very important kinds of satisfaction. First, he gets full satisfaction of food and drink at the end of the fasting day on account of his increased appetite. Secondly, there is the happiness of spiritual progress in his life. He gets the feeling of coming nearer to his God who strengthens him to observe the fast successfully. He also experiences self-control by not indulging in food and drink and by the control of lower passions. The saying of five prayers every day gives him spiritual strength in the pursuit of his daily life. It is hoped that one who can control his senses during one month can also do so for the rest of the year. During this period a believer has to give 7-akat and Sadaqa. Ramazan reminds the Muslims that their lives have to be tempered and disciplined by sacrifice and self-control. Ultimately a Muslim has to surrender his will to the divine will, so that in the end not he but God lives in him. For this reason a Muslim observes the supreme festival of Eid al-Fitr at the end of Ramazan. |