By Ramadan Day 6, the physical challenge of fasting begins to settle, but the deeper test becomes clear: patience (sabr). Ramadan is not merely about abstaining from food and drink; #RamadanDailyDigest affirms that the sacred month of fasting is also about mastering the self, controlling reactions, and developing spiritual resilience. In the Glorious Qur'an, patience is repeatedly emphasised as a defining quality of believers. Fasting is one of the greatest training grounds for sabr, because it confronts human desire directly. The Qur’anic Foundation of Fasting and Patience Allah says in Glorious Qur’an 2:183: “O you who believe, fasting has been prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, so that you may attain taqwa (God-consciousness).” Taqwa and sabr are closely connected. You cannot develop true God-consciousness without patience. Every hour of fasting is an exercise in restraint. That is, resisting hunger, thirst, anger, and temptation. READ THIS TOO: #Rama...
On Ramadan Day 5, #RamadanDailyDigest will x-ray the most suitable time to talk about suhoor, the pre-dawn meal that sustains a fasting Muslim through long hours. While fasting is primarily spiritual, Islam also emphasises physical wellbeing. The Prophet ﷺ himself modeled habits that support both body and soul, which is a timeless blend of Sunnah practices and modern nutrition principles. The Sunnah of Suhoor The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ highly encouraged eating suhoor. He stated: “Take suhoor, for in suhoor there is blessing. ” (Bukhari & Muslim graded this Hadith authentic). READ THIS TOO: #RamadanDailyDigest: The Fasting Person’s Du’a - What the Prophet ﷺ Taught Us (Ramadan Day 4) It is enjoined that a man takes suhoor, not alone, but together with his family. This bonds the spirit of love in the family. Every man should note that eating together with their wives and children is highly encouraged in Islam, and should not be limited to suhoor or iftar during the sacred month of Ra...