Surah Baqarah Verses 184-186

Fasting for] a limited number of days. So whoever among you is ill or on a journey [during them] – then an equal number of days [are to be made up]. And upon those who are able [to fast, but with hardship] – a ransom [as substitute] of feeding a poor person [each day]. And whoever volunteers excess – it is better for him. But to fast is best for you, if you only knew.

The month of Ramadhān [is that] in which was revealed the Qur’ān, a guidance for the people and clear proofs of guidance and criterion. So whoever sights [the new moon of] the month, let him fast it; and whoever is ill or on a journey – then an equal number of other days. Allāhintends for you ease and does not intend for you hardship and [wants] for you to complete the period and to glorify Allāh for that [to] which He has guided you; and perhaps you will be grateful.

And when My servants ask you, [O Muúammad], concerning Me – indeed I am near. I respond to the invocation of the supplicant when he calls upon Me. So let them respond to Me [by obedience] and believe in Me that they may be [rightly] guided.

[Surah Al-Baqarah: 184-185]: Allah (swt) has made Deen very easy for us, we ourselves have made it difficult. Allah (swt) bestowed His Mercy on us. We should obey all the commands of Allah (swt) as they are for our benefit.

[Surah Al-Baqarah: 186]: Allah (swt) is very close to us. We should ask for each & every thing from Allah (swt).When Allah(swt) is very close to us, so why should we seek help from others?

Misbah Basheer

Online Student
Taleem Al Quran 2010