“The purpose of fasting is to train oneself to keep away from sin fearing Allah (SWT), Muslims are required to fast throughout the month of Ramadan. Those who are sick or on a journey during this month should fast for the missed number of days later. This concession is given to avoid hardship. If it is very difficult for a person to fast he can instead feed a poor person but one should know that in good health when one is not on journey it is better to fast. Any good act is to be done willingly and not as a compulsion. It was during the month of Ramadan that the Quran was revealed for the guidance of mankind. The Quran contains clear explanations and distinction between right and wrong. Fasting during the month of Ramadan appears to be an expression of our gratitude to Allah (SWT) for sending down the Quran which guides to the path of paradise and helps in keeping away from the path of hell. Muslims fast during the days and pray during the nights of Ramadan therefore they are appropriately informed under this subject itself that Allah (SWT) is so near to them that He listens and responds to their prayer therefore they too should respond to Him by believing in Him i.e. accepting Him as the only All powerful supreme Authority so that again in response to this acceptance He guides them to the right path leading to paradise. Muslims were prohibited to approach their wives even during the nights of Ramadan, but some Muslims were violating this prohibition. They are now permitted to approach their wives during the nights. They are prohibited to approach them during the period they stay in the Mosques for Itikaaf.”