Sunnah Acts of Fasting

Sunnah Acts of Fasting

“Whosoever do the sunnah acts of fasting gets the reward and whoever does not do them will not be a sinner”

When The Prophet SAW did it, of course there are lots of benefits behind them.

1.       THE MORNING MEAL (SAHUR)

The Prophet SAW said “Take Sahur as there is a blessing in it”

It was reported by Muslim that, eating of Sahur is the difference between the muslims and the people of Scriptures.

Sahur also prepares our body for fasting period hence it facilitates fasting. Not only that, since it is a very encouraged sunnah, one gets an increased amount of reward by waking up for Sahur.

So even just to take a sip of water, do have your Sahur.

2.       DELAYING SAHUR TILL THE LAST PORTION OF THE NIGHT

The Prophet SAW said “The people will remain on the right path as long as they hasten the breaking of fast and delay the morning meal”

3.       THE BEST THINGS ONE MAY TAKE AS SAHUR ARE DRIED DATES

The Prophet SAW said “The best Sahur of the believer is dates”

Having a high glycemic index, dates also can give your body the level of glucose needed for fasting.

4.       HASTENING THE BREAKING OF THE FAST (IFTAR)

One should hasten breaking the fast as long as he is absolutely sure about setting of the sun. A delayed breaking of fast is the practice of Jews and Christians.

The Prophet SAW said “The people will remain on the right path as long as they hasten the breaking of fast and delay the morning meal”

5.  THE DUA’A (INVOCATION) DURING THE FAST AND SPECIALLY AT THE TIME OF BREAKING THE FAST

The Prophet said “Three kinds of Duaa’s (invocations) are to be granted, the first is of the person who is fasting, the second of an oppressed person and the third is of the traveler”

Prepared by : Liyana Mardhiah

Secretary of MSOC 2013/2014
International Medical University (IMU)