Gaining piety is the juiciest fruit of Ramadhan month

A pilgrim at the Kaaba in Mecca prays alone amongst a sea of the faithful. He sits in the traditional Islamic posture. [Photo Courtesy of Haram Films, 2015]

The objective of fasting is to ensure that the piety gained this holy month is enough to propel a Muslim spiritually throughout the entire year.

Scholars have outlined the building blocks required to establish sufficient iiman (faith) to ensure a holy life for the rest of the year.