#RamadanDailyDigest: After Reading This, You Won't Neglect Sahuur Again

On Day 11 of Ramadan fasting, the importance of Sahuur will be briefly highlighted, and why you won't neglect Sahuur after reading this piece.

Fasting in the month of Ramadan or any other types of fasting observed by Muslims has two points (starting and finishing). The starting point is when the fasting commences, while the finishing point signals the end of the fasting for a particular day. The starting point is the eating of Sahuur, while the finishing point is the taking of Iftaar, also called 'the breaking of fast' for the day.

Since this article is mainly about Sahuur, the focus will be on why you won't neglect Sahuur again if you have the habit of not taking Sahuur.

Sahuur literally translates into English language as 'early part of the morning' or 'some time period before dawn' or 'a period before the second call to prayer for Salaatul Subh is made' or based on the context of Ramadan, which means 'taking a meal before getting ready for Salaatul Fajr.' It should be noted that Muslims pray five compulsory prayers daily. The first prayer of the day is called 'Salaatu Subh' and also called 'Salaatu Fajr.' In addition, the word Fajr is a period of some moments before dawn.

In one of the sayings of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon his noble soul) as contained in The Hadith Book of Imaam Bukhari, he stated that "observe Sahuur (eat the pre-Fajr meal), for surely there is blessing (from Allaah) in eating Sahuur." Indeed, truthful are the words of the Prophet of Allaah.

Some Muslims do neglect taking Sahuur by giving excuses such as they can not consume heavy meals at that period of the day. The spiritual and physical benefits of Sahuur to the Ramadan fasting is not just about eating up a mountain of various dishes, however, it is about you waking up early, saying Tahajjud (late night prayers) and seeking whatever you want from your Creator, Allaah. This is because prayers done by Muslims during the Sahuur time period are answered by Allaah.

In addition, it is not compulsory you eat something during Sahuur, however, it is obligatory you take something in order to add to the blessings you get from Allaah during the holy month of Ramadan. You can decide to take just a cup or half a cup of water. You can also decide to take milk or tea if you think you won't be able to eat any food. The bottom line is for you to eat and, or drink something which is Halaal for Sahuur.

Conclusively, as a fasting Muslim, you should ensure you don't neglect Sahuur if you have been doing so before going forward.

Oladele Hakeem Olaniyan who lives in Nigeria wrote this article.

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