Yasir's First Fast
Fasting isn’t just about staying hungry - it’s about letting the heart learn patience, gratitude, and love for Allāh. Like Yāsir, every small act in Ramaḍān can bring us closer to Him.”
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The thin crescent moon glowed softly in the calm night sky.
“Tomorrow is Ramaḍān,” said Yāsir’s father.
Yāsir’s eyes sparkled. “Abī, can I try fasting this year?”
His father smiled and placed a warm hand on his shoulder.
“If you feel strong, my son, try your best. Fasting is for Allāh alone.”
Yāsir nodded, his heart light and excited -just like the moon above.
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Before dawn, the family woke for saḥūr.
Sleepy-eyed, Yāsir asked, “Mama, why do we eat before Fajr?”
She smiled. “The Prophet ﷺ said, ‘Eat saḥūr, for in it there is blessing.’”
Yāsir ate a small piece of bread dipped in warm soup and drank a big glass of water.
He whispered, “Alḥamdulillāh.”
As the call to Fajr filled the air, Yāsir smiled - his fast had begun.
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By midday, Yāsir felt the fast getting harder.
His stomach gave a long, loud rumble.
The smell of his little sister’s soup drifted through the air, making him weak.
His mother noticed and said softly,
“My dear son, when you feel hungry, remember - Allāh sees your effort and loves your patience.”
Yāsir closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and thought to himself, “I’m fasting for Allāh.”
He wanted to hold on to that feeling all day.
