Exploring the Obligatory and Voluntary Fasts from Adam to the Prophet ﷺ Ramzan Al-Mubarak by Ashraf Ali Thanwi provides a detailed underst...
Exploring the Obligatory and Voluntary Fasts from Adam to the Prophet ﷺ
Ramzan Al-Mubarak by Ashraf Ali Thanwi provides a detailed understanding of fasting (Roza), one of Islam’s most significant obligations. Fasting is defined in Shariah as abstaining from food, drink, and marital relations from dawn to sunset. Thanwi explains that fasting is not only a personal act of devotion but a practice rooted deeply in history, observed by all prophets from Adam (AS) to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The book highlights that even the ancient practice of Ayyam al-Beed (the 13th, 14th, and 15th of each lunar month) reflects the continuity of this sacred tradition. By studying this historical perspective, readers appreciate the universality and timelessness of fasting, while Thanwi discusses whether these early fasts were obligatory or voluntary. This work inspires believers to view Ramadan as a continuation of a divine legacy, encouraging disciplined worship, self-restraint, and spiritual growth throughout the holy month.
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