Shaykh Ibn Uthaymeen (رحمۃاللہ علیہ)
Question:
Does fasting have any collective benefits?
Answer:
Yes, fasting has many collective benefits. For example:
① It fosters the understanding among people that they are one nation, as they eat at the same time, fast at the same time, and experience unity in their practices.
② The wealthy individuals are reminded of Allah’s blessings upon them, particularly the blessing of wealth, and they are motivated to show kindness and generosity to the poor and needy.
③ It reduces opportunities for satanic slips for the children of Adam (human beings).
④ It instills Taqwa (God-consciousness) in the hearts of all, and this Taqwa strengthens the bonds among the members of society.
Question:
Does fasting have any collective benefits?
Answer:
Yes, fasting has many collective benefits. For example:
① It fosters the understanding among people that they are one nation, as they eat at the same time, fast at the same time, and experience unity in their practices.
② The wealthy individuals are reminded of Allah’s blessings upon them, particularly the blessing of wealth, and they are motivated to show kindness and generosity to the poor and needy.
③ It reduces opportunities for satanic slips for the children of Adam (human beings).
④ It instills Taqwa (God-consciousness) in the hearts of all, and this Taqwa strengthens the bonds among the members of society.