Ramadan is the (month) in which was sent down the Qur'an as a
guide to mankind also clear (Signs) for guidance and judgment
(between right and wrong). So everyone of you who is present (at
his home) during that month should spend it in fasting but if
anyone is ill or on a journey the prescribed period (should be
made up) by days later. Allah intends every facility for you He
does not want to put you to difficulties. (He wants you) to
complete the prescribed period and to glorify Him in that He has
guided you; and perchance ye shall be grateful. 192
193 [Translation of al-Baqarah, 2:185]
Notes:
192 - Judgment (between right and wrong): Furqan - the
criterion or standard by which we judge between right and
wrong. See ii. 53 n.
193 - The regulations are again and again coupled with an
insistence on two things: (a) the facilities and
concessions given, and (b) the spiritual significance of
the fast, without which it is like an empty shell without
a kernel. If we relise this, we shall look upon
Ramadhan, not as a burden, but as a blessing, and shall
be duly grateful for the lead given to us in this matter.
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http://www.alim.org/library/quran/ayah/compare/2/185
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