Summary of the Doctrines of Ahl al-Sunnah
The Ultimate Purpose of Fasting
The ultimate purpose of fasting is the attainment of taqwa (God-consciousness).
Allah Almighty said:
“O ye who believe! Fasting is prescribed for you, even as it was prescribed for those before you, that ye may ward off (evil);” (2:183)
For through fasting, taqwa comes alive in the hearts,
restraining a person from committing sins,
and shielding them from the punishment and wrath of Allah.
Summary of the Doctrines of Ahl al-Sunnah