In Islam, intentionally breaking a fast during Ramadan without a valid excuse is a sin and requires both making up the missed fast and seeking forgiveness. If one cannot fast for 60 consecutive days as penance, they must offer Kaffarah, which involves feeding a needy person for each missed day.
Intentionally breaking a fast during Ramadan without a valid reason is a serious matter in Islam.
Consequences of missing a fast:
Making up for the fast:
The individual must fast for the same number of days they missed, and some scholars suggest fasting for two months consecutively (60 days) for each missed day.
Atonement:
If fasting for the required period is not possible, a Kaffarah (atonement) must be offered, which involves feeding a needy person for each missed day.
Repentance:
Seeking forgiveness from Allah is crucial for the sin of breaking the fast.
Valid excuses for not fasting include:
Sickness, Travel, Pregnancy or breastfeeding, Old age, and Menstruation or postpartum bleeding.
Important points to remember:
It is a grave sin to break the fast without a valid excuse.
Fasting is a pillar of Islam, and intentionally neglecting it can have serious consequences.
Muslims are encouraged to make up for any missed fasts as soon as possible.
Even if one does not pray, their fast is still valid, but they will not be rewarded for it.
The goal of fasting is to practice self-restraint and increase one's consciousness of God.
These Are The Punishments (In Islam) For Not Fasting During Ramadan Unnecessarily.
We love to talk about the blessings and virtues that a good deed is supposed to bring us; however, what we fail to acknowledge are the consequences if that deed is not accomplished in a prescribed way. Islam provides a perspective from both sides of a picture. It either gives virtue of the deed, well done, or it ensures punishment if it's left unfinished.
In the holy month of Ramadan, almost every Muslim makes sure that they achieve as many blessings as they can so that this month goes fulfilled. However, there are those people as well who do not fast in Ramadan even though they're hale and hearty. The question arises that what punishments are fixed for those who do not fast in this holy month, without any valid excuse?
Allah Subhan-O-Ta'ala tells us that fasting in Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam and that He has prescribed fasts for the believers of this Ummah as He prescribed for those before us.
"O you who believe! Observing As-Sawm (the fasting) is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may become Al-Muttaqoon (the pious)" -
[Al-Baqarah 2:183]
Islam is simple!
Allah has made everything much easier for all of us. He has bestowed His mercy of not fasting only for those who are either sick or traveling.
"The month of Ramadan in which was revealed the Qur'aan, a guidance for mankind and clear proofs for the guidance and the criterion (between right and wrong). So whoever of you sights (the crescent on the first night of) the month (of Ramadan i.e. is present at his home), he must observe Sawm (fasts) that month, and whoever is ill or on a journey, the same number [of days which one did not observe Sawm (fasts) must be made up] from other days. Allah intends for you ease, and He does not want to make things difficult for you. (He wants that you) must magnify Allah [i.e. to say Takbeer (Allah Akbar: Allah is the Most Great)] for having guided you so that you may be grateful to Him" -
[Al-Baqarah 2:185]
Moreover, Al-Dhahabi said in al-Kabaa'ir, p. 64. that
"Whoever does not fast in Ramadan without being sick or having any other excuse that allows him not to fast is more evil than the adulterer or drunkard, indeed they doubted his Islam and thought that this was heresy."
Blessings of Ramadan
According to a saheeh report which warns against not fasting was narrated by Ibn Khuzaymah (1986) and Ibn Hibbaan (7491) from Abu Umaamah al-Baahili who said:
I heard the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) say: "Whilst I was sleeping, two men came to me and took me by the arm and brought me to a cragged mountain. They said, 'Climb up.' I said, 'I cannot.' They said, 'We will make it easy for you.' So I climbed up until I was at the top of the mountain. Then I heard loud voices. I said, 'What are these voices?' They said, 'This is the howling of the people of Hell.' Then I was taken until I saw people hanging by their hamstrings, with the sides of their mouths torn and blood pouring from their mouths.' I said, 'Who are these?' He said, 'These are people who broke their fast before it was time.'" Classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh Mawaarid al-Zam'aan, no. 1509.
Importance of fasting in Ramadan
If that is the punishment for those who broke their fast before sunset, imagine the wrath for those who don't fast at all. As Muslims we should always fear the wrathful punishment of Allah and beg for forgiveness. Not fasting in Ramadan puts you in grave danger because you've forsaken one of the pillars of Islam.
Allah Subhan-O-Ta'ala where in one scenario describes such painful punishments for not fasting, He rewards those people enormously who fast the whole month of Ramadan, just for His sake. Prophet Mohammad (Peace Be Upon Him) says,
"Allah says: 'Fasting is for Me and I shall reward for it. He gives up his desire and his food and drink for My sake. Fasting is a shield, and the fasting person has two moments of joy, one when he breaks his fast and one when he meets his Lord. And the odor that comes from the mouth of a fasting person is better before Allah than the fragrance of musk."
Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 7492; Muslim, 1151.
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