Imam Al Ghazali mentions three levels to the secrets of fasting.
- The lowest
It is for a person to limit abandonment to food items, without his limbs abandoning foul deeds.
That is the fast of general people and it brings them contentment in name only.
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It was said to Hātim Al-Asam (رحمة الله):
“Upon what have you based your Tawakkul (Trust & Reliance) on?”
So he said,
“Upon 4 things:
▪️I know that my Rizq (Provision) will not be consumed by other than me, so my Nafs (Soul) is content.
▪️ I know that none shall carry out my acts of worship, so
I busy myself with that.
▪️ I know that death shall come to me suddenly, so I prepare for it.
▪️ I know that I am never free from the sight of Allāh ﷻ, so I feel shyness before Him."
[Siyar A'laam an-Nubalaa 11/485]
Ya Allah, don't let my eyes crave for something that isn't meant for me. Don't let my heart ache for the history that has passed by. Don't allow my mind to worry about the things over which I have no control, and don't let my sadness diminish the joy of happiness