أَيَّامٗا مَّعۡدُودَٰتٖۚ فَمَن كَانَ مِنكُم مَّرِيضًا أَوۡ عَلَىٰ سَفَرٖ فَعِدَّةٞ مِّنۡ أَيَّامٍ أُخَرَۚ وَعَلَى ٱلَّذِينَ يُطِيقُونَهُۥ فِدۡيَةٞ طَعَامُ مِسۡكِينٖۖ فَمَن تَطَوَّعَ خَيۡرٗا فَهُوَ خَيۡرٞ لَّهُۥۚ وَأَن تَصُومُواْ خَيۡرٞ لَّكُمۡ إِن كُنتُمۡ تَعۡلَمُونَ
184. The days are counted (401), SO whoever among you is ill (402), or on a journey (403), then an equal number of days (are to be made up) on other days (404) and upon those who have no strength (to fast) (405) a ransom of a (406) meal to a needy person (each day) and whoever volunteers good it is better for him (407). But, to fast is better for you if you only know (408).
Surah Name : Al-Baqarah Surah Number : 2 Ayat Number: 184
Let’s delve into the explanation of Verse 184 from Surah Al-Baqarah in the Quran. This verse addresses fasting and the prescribed number of days for it.
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Counted Days for Fasting:
- The verse indicates that there are specific days designated for fasting. These days are the ones during which Muslims are obligated to fast in the month of Ramadan.
- Fasting involves abstaining from food, drink, and intimate relations from dawn (Fajr) until sunset (Maghrib).
- Fasting is obligatory for those who are physically able and in good health.
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Exemptions from Fasting:
- There are three categories of people exempted from fasting:
- The Ill: If a person is sick and unable to fast due to their health condition.
- Travelers: If someone is on a journey and not in their usual place of residence.
- Those Unable to Fast: If an individual is weak and incapable of fasting.
- There are three categories of people exempted from fasting:
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Making Up for Missed Fasting Days:
- If someone falls into any of the above categories, they must make up for the missed fasting days.
- The number of makeup days should be equal to the number of days they did not fast.
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Fidya (Ransom):
- If a person cannot fast and is unable to make up for the missed days, they can offer a fidya (compensation).
- The fidya involves providing a meal to a needy person for each day of missed fasting.
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Voluntary Acts of Goodness:
- If someone voluntarily chooses to do good, they can either fast or make up for the missed days.
- Opting for acts of goodness is commendable.
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Fasting Is Preferable:
- Ultimately, the Quran emphasizes that fasting is the better choice if one understands its significance.
- Fasting enhances spirituality, self-discipline, and self-control.
In conclusion, the decision to fast, make up for missed days, offer fidya, or volunteer for goodness should be a personal choice based on health and individual capacity. The goal is to strengthen one’s faith, worship, and compassion toward others.
Read here the complete English of Tafseer of this Ayat(Verse)
Surah Name : Al-Baqarah Surah Number : 2 Ayat Number: 184
