In the month of Ramaḍān the Koran was revealed, a book of guidance for mankind — with proofs of guidance distinguishing right from wrong.1 Therefore whoever of you is present in that month let him fast. But he who is ill or on a journey shall fast a similar number of days later on. God desires your well-being, not your discomfort. He desires you to fast the whole month so that you may magnify God and render thanks to Him for giving you His guidance.