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now, that in the fast (Sawm) is a special quality that is not found in anything else. And that is its close connection to Allah, such that He says:
"The fast (Sawm) is for Me and I will reward it." [Sahîh al-Bukhârî and Muslim] This connection is enough to show the high status of fasting. Similarly, the Ka`bah is highly dignified due to its close connection to Him, as occurs in His statement: "And sanctify My House." [Sûrah al-Hajj:26]
Indeed, the fast is only virtuous due to two significant concepts:
The first: It is a secret and hidden action thus, no one from the creation is able to see it. Therefore riyâ' (showing off) cannot enter into it.
Written by Imam Ibn Qudaamah al-Maqdisi | 
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