One may think it to be silly to not eat or drink so that we can strengthen our will power.
But, it is so much more than that.
In the Quran, God tells us:
[2:183] O you who believe, fasting is decreed for you, as it was decreed for those before you, that you may attain salvation.
Salvation from what? From our sins.
If you believe in God and the Hereafter, you know that if you do good in this life you will be rewarded in the Hereafter.
None of us are angels, and in our daily lives we do things, think things, even not do things that can hurt our eternal destiny.
So what better than to follow God's guidance and attain mercy in any way we can to redeem ourselves?
For once a year to schedule our eating and attain salvation?!?! I'm there! So many people do that for losing weight, so why can't we do it to save our souls?
It also humbles you. I have found that by not eating or drinking I am reminded of those who do not have food for days at a time. Or starving. I want to give more, do more, be better of a person.
I find more time to commemorate my Creator and appreciate all the gifts He has given us. A nice place to live, food, comfortable bedding, convenience of clean water, so on and so forth.
Our daily routine can sometimes dismiss all these things we take for granted.
Thus, it also allows us to re-look at our behaviors in how we act when we are deprived of something...Do we easily get angry? Do we put forth our own egos to satisfy ourselves or do we care for others first? Do we sit lazily while others strive? These are all questions to ponder upon and reflect....and better ourselves, our souls and our lives.
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