Why has fasting been made obligatory in Islam?

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Why has fasting been made obligatory in Islam?

Fasting has been made obligatory to strengthen piety (taqwa) and bring a person closer to God. In Shi’a belief, fasting is a means of controlling the النفس (self) and achieving spiritual growth.

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