Ramadan: There are five main pillars of the religion of Islam, of which fasting is also one. These five pillars or duties are – Kalma, Namaz, Zakat, Hajj and Roza. In the year 622, Roza was made mandatory for Islam. Although Muslims have been observing Roza even before then, this was the time when Roza was made a duty.
In Islam, fasting is considered to have started from the time of Prophet Mohammed. In the religion of Islam, fasting is observed for 29-30 days in the holy month of Ramadan. Apart from this, after Eid, 6 fasts are observed in Muharram, Bakrid, Shaban, Rajab etc. According to Islamic belief, observing Nafil Roza apart from fasting during Ramadan is a great reward.
But on the one hand, keeping Nafil fast where there is reward and not keeping it is not a sin. Even during Ramadan, people who are physically unwell, old or very young in age are allowed to fast. Along with this, there are some days in the whole year in which fasting is strictly prohibited. Fasting during these days is considered haram. Let us know about these days-
Muslims do not fast during the year
There are two days in the entire year when fasting is prohibited. It is said that Prophet Mohammad has forbidden Muslims from fasting during these two days. These two days are Azha and Fitr (Fitr). Fasting is prohibited on these two days of the year. Fasting is allowed on the remaining days.
Why is fasting during Azha and Fitr prohibited?
Actually, Adha and Fitr are the days of celebration, hence fasting should not be observed during these days. Fasting during festive days is considered haram. Let us tell you that Eid comes twice a year. One is called Eid-ul-Fitr or Meethi Eid. The second Eid is called Eid-ul-Azha or Bakrid. Both are days of celebration for the Muslim community.
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