Why Puasa?

This is already the 12th day of the month of Ramadhan, as well as 12 Ramadhan 1429 hijrah. (In the Islam calendar) Almost half of the month before the 1st of Syawal arrived with tears and the end of this holy month. Let me talk abit about 'Puasa' or 'Fasting'. 'Puasa' is one of FIVE important aspect a Muslim must fulfil in their life. It is one of the 'Rukun Islam' or 'Islam Pillars of life'. 'Puasa' is to be able to feel like how sufferings to some who are not as fortunate as us in term of food and water. Examples like the African people. The first is the 'Shahadah', it is when one recite a phrase from the Quran that goes:

"As-aduallah illah ailallah,

Wa ash-aduanah Muhammada rasuh allah."

(They are only one God and Muhammad its Him Messenger.)

The second is 'Solat' or 'Prayers', FIVE per day ( Subuh, Zohor, Asar, Magrib, Isyak)

The third is 'Berzakat' which is donation for each Muslim a must to give to cleanse their wealth. The fourth is 'PUASA' and lastly the fifth is 'Haji', a perform to the Haj in Mecca at least once a lifetime. So that's all you need to know.