Kapanlagi.com - Fasting is one of the religious practices performed by Muslims. Fasting is a very important religious practice as it is one of the pillars of Islam. Therefore, the understanding of fasting must be understood by every follower of the Islamic faith. Fasting is a practice of abstaining from food, drink, and worldly desires from dawn until sunset.
Until now, we have known fasting in the month of Ramadan as one of the obligatory fasts for Muslims. However, it turns out that there are still many types of fasts that can be observed. Not only obligatory fasts, but there is also the concept of voluntary fasting. Just like obligatory fasts, observing voluntary fasts will also receive abundant rewards.
Summarized from various sources, here is an explanation of the meaning of fasting and its types in the Islamic religion.
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As mentioned at the beginning, fasting is an act of worship performed by Muslims by restraining themselves from hunger, thirst, and desires from dawn until sunset. The commandment regarding fasting comes directly from Allah SWT. One of the commandments is contained in Surah Al-Baqarah verse 183, which means:
"O you who have believed, decreed upon you is fasting as it was decreed upon those before you that you may become righteous."
Based on the excerpt from the verse, the commandment of fasting is directly addressed to the believers of Allah. This means that fasting becomes a sign of a believer and one who is righteous towards Allah SWT. It is not surprising that fasting then becomes the third pillar of Islam.
In addition to understanding the meaning of fasting, Muslims are also obliged to understand the types of fasting. This is because fasting is divided into two types, namely obligatory fasting and voluntary fasting.
As the name suggests, obligatory fasting is a type of fasting that must be performed by every Muslim. If a Muslim performs obligatory fasting, then they will receive rewards, but if they abandon it, they will incur sins. Examples of obligatory fasting include Ramadan fasting, fasting for fulfilling a vow, and fasting as expiation.
The second type of fasting is voluntary fasting. Voluntary fasting is a fasting act that is allowed to be not performed. However, performing voluntary fasting will earn a Muslim abundant rewards. Some examples of voluntary fasting include fasting in Shawwal, fasting on Mondays and Thursdays, fasting on Arafah, and so on.
To better understand these types of fasting, let's take a look at the following explanation of each type.
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Ramadan fasting is one of the most anticipated fasts. This mandatory fast is done during the honorable month of Ramadan. Ramadan fasting is done for a full month. During this month, every act of goodness will receive multiplied rewards, including when performing the fasting worship.
In addition to Ramadan fasting, there is also nazar fasting which is also classified as a mandatory fast. Nazar fasting is obligatory for a Muslim who has made a vow or promise.
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The next mandatory fasting is kafarat fasting or penalty fasting. The definition of kafarat fasting is fasting performed as redemption or penalty for violating a mandatory law. For example, fasting to repay debts in Ramadan that must be paid later, fasting for killing an animal while in ihram during Hajj, and so on.
Meanwhile, sunnah fasting also has several types, one of which is fasting in Shawwal. As the name suggests, fasting in Shawwal is done in the month of Shawwal or after the month of Ramadan. Fasting in Shawwal is done for 6 days in the month of Shawwal (except for the days of Tasyrik on the 1st and 2nd of Shawwal). This fasting can be done consecutively or non-consecutively. Fasting in Shawwal is believed to have the virtue of receiving the reward of fasting for one year.
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The next sunnah fasting is the fasting of Arafah. The definition of fasting of Arafah is fasting that is performed on the 9th of Dhu al-Hijjah or on the eve of Eid al-Adha. However, fasting of Arafah cannot be done by those who are performing the Hajj pilgrimage. Fasting of Arafah has the virtue of erasing sins from the past year and the coming year.
In addition to the 9th of Dhu al-Hijjah, Muslims are also encouraged to fast on the 10th of Muharram. Fasting on the 10th of Muharram is commonly known as the fasting of Ashura. Observing the fasting of Ashura is believed to eliminate minor sins throughout the year.
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Fasting in Sha'ban is also one of the recommended voluntary fasts in Islam. Fasting in Sha'ban is observed in the month of Sha'ban, which falls between the months of Rajab and Ramadan. Fasting in Sha'ban can be done in the middle of the month or at the end. Observing the fasting of Sha'ban will earn a person the pleasure of Allah SWT.
The next type of voluntary fasting is the fasting of Monday and Thursday. Fasting on Monday and Thursday is considered a frequently practiced voluntary fast among Muslims. As the name suggests, this fast is observed on Mondays and Thursdays. The recommendation for fasting on Monday and Thursday was conveyed by Prophet Muhammad through a hadith:
"All the deeds of mankind are presented to the angels on Mondays and Thursdays, so I like my deeds to be presented while I am fasting" (HR. Tirmidhi).
The fasting of Prophet David is a fasting that was practiced by Prophet David. The meaning of this fasting is to alternate between fasting and not fasting. It means fasting for a day, then not fasting for a day, and so on. Fasting of Prophet David is believed to bring various blessings such as bringing sustenance, being protected from sinful acts, and having a peaceful mind.
That is among the explanations about the meaning of fasting, along with its types. Hopefully, it is beneficial and can broaden knowledge.
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