Ronak-e-Ramzan;Ramadan is a Year-Long Training for Life: Mufti Mohd Ayoub Fasting is not just abstaining from food and water but purifying the soul-Mufti Ayoub In an exclusive conversation with ZEE Media, renowned Islamic scholar Mufti Mohd Ayoub from JK'S Bhaderwah shed light on the Fazilat-e-Mahe-Ramzan, highlighting the deeper spiritual significance of the holy month. Mufti Ayoub said that Ramadan is not confined to one month alone, but serves as a comprehensive spiritual training for the entire year. He emphasized that the holy month teaches discipline, self-restraint, and a way of life guided by the teachings of the Quran and Hadith. He further explained that Ramadan is traditionally divided into three Ashras (ten-day phases), each carrying a distinct spiritual focus: First Ashra (Days 1–10): Mercy (Rehmat) Second Ashra (Days 11–20): Forgiveness (Maghfirat) Third Ashra (Days 21–30): Salvation from Hellfire (Nijat) Mufti Ayoub informed that Ramadan is the ninth and holiest month of the Islamic calendar, observed through fasting (Sawm), increased prayers, charity, and spiritual reflection. During this month, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset, abstaining not only from food and drink but also from negative behavior, with the aim of purifying the soul, strengthening self-control, and developing empathy for the less fortunate. He stressed that Ramadan is not merely about giving up food and water. “True fasting,” he said, “is about controlling desires and bad habits.” He added that fasting extends to every part of the body — the tongue, hands, eyes, ears, and thoughts — all of which must align with the true mission and spirit of Ramadan.