Legislation Of Fasting

Imam Husayn (‘a) was asked regarding the wisdom behind the legislation of fasting and His Eminence replied: “So that the rich could experience hunger and become inclined to help the poor.” ^{1 2}

References:

1. Ibne Asakir, Tarikh 13/56[↩]
2. The Life of Imam Husayn (‘a); Research and Analysis, Baqir Sharif al-Qurashi[↩]

[Quran Chapter 30:5-6] 5. In Allah's support. He supports whomever He wills. He is the Almighty, the Merciful. 6. The promise of Allah—Allah never breaks His promise, but most people do not know.