also known as Surah Bani Israel [The Children of
Israel]
Ayat 83. And when We bestow Our Grace on man (the disbeliever), he turns away and becomes arrogant, far away from the Right Path. And when evil touches him he is in great despair.
Hazrat Abu Hurairah
(May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah 
[SAWW](PBUH) said, "Allah the Exalted and Majestic said: `Every act of the son
of Adam is for him, except As-Siyam (the fasting) which is (exclusively) for Me,
and I will reward him for it.' Fasting is a shield. When anyone of you is
observing fast, he should neither indulge in obscene language nor should he
raise his voice; and if anyone reviles him or tries to quarrel with him, he
should say: `I am fasting.' By Him in Whose Hand the soul of Muhammad [SAWW] is,
the breath of one observing Saum is sweeter to Allah than the fragrance of musk.
The one who fasts, experiences two joys: he feels pleasure when he breaks the
fast. He is joyful by virtue of his fast when he meets his Rubb.''
[Al-Bukhari Book 03, Chapter 31, Hadith #
128].
Lesson
: "Khuluf'', is the smell that comes from the mouth of person who observes
Saum. It results from the thirst and hunger which he has to suffer during the
Saum. The Hadith not only tells us the merits of Saum but also brings into focus
the true significance of it. Saum is not thus mere abstention from food, drink
and sexual intercourse, but also keeping away from all evils and vices and
embracing virtues.
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