Fasting is not just about being hungry, along with the stomach, the eyes, nose and ears also fast, know the intentions and prayers:

News India Live, Digital Desk: In Islam, the month of Ramadan is considered the most sacred and blessed. It is not just about abstinence from food, but it is a time of self-purification, patience and complete surrender to God (Allah). The real purpose of fasting is to make a person prudent. Month of Ramadan in this year 2026 18 or 19 February (depending on the sighting of the moon).

Real meaning of fasting: Restraint of body parts

According to Islamic scholars, fasting is not only for the stomach, but protecting every part of the body from evil is the real ‘roza’:

Fasting of tongue: Do not lie, do not speak ill of anyone and avoid abusive words.

Eye fasting: Refraining from watching anything obscene or wrong.

Roza of ears: Listening to Quran and good things instead of evil or music.

Fasting of hands and feet: Do not oppress anyone and do not follow the wrong path.

Fasting of mind: Do not harbor wrong thoughts or hatred towards anyone.

Intention to keep fast (Sehri ki Dua)

It is prescribed to fast after having Sehri before Sadik (dawn). Fast without intention is not considered complete.

Fixed: “Va bi somi gadhin navaitu min shahari Ramzan” > (Meaning: I made the intention to fast tomorrow in Ramzan.)

Dua for breaking the fast (Iftar ki Dua)

This dua is recited while breaking fast with dates or water at sunset in the evening:

Supplication: “Allahumma inni laka sumtu wa bika amantu wa alaika tawakkalatu wa ala rizqika aftaratu” (Meaning: O Allah! I fasted for you, believed in you, trusted you and broke your fast from the sustenance given by you.)

Three Ashra (Phases) of Ramadan

The 30 days of Ramadan are divided into three parts (10 days each), which are called ‘Ashra’:

First Ashra (Rehmat): This is the time of Allah’s mercy and grace.

Second Ashra (Maghfirat): This is the time for forgiveness and repentance of sins.

Third Ashra (Salvation): It is time to get freedom from the fire of Jahannum (hell).

Zakat and Sadaqah: Importance of Charity

Along with worship, it is mandatory to help the poor in Ramadan. of your net worth 2.5% It is a duty on every Muslim of every status to give their share in the form of ‘Zakat’ to the needy. This not only purifies wealth but also brings equality in the society.