❖ Question:
Does fasting (ṣawm) have any collective or societal benefits?❖ Answer:
Yes! Fasting offers numerous collective benefits for society. Among them are:✔ It cultivates in people a sense of unity as one Ummah.
✔ They eat and fast at the same times, reinforcing communal identity.
✔ The wealthy feel the blessings of Allah's provision and develop compassion for the poor and needy.
✔ Fasting reduces opportunities for Satanic temptations, leading to a purer society.
✔ It instills taqwā (God-consciousness) in the hearts of all, which strengthens bonds among members of the society.
— Shaykh Ibn ʿUthaymīn رحمه الله
