In the Ahaadith, great rewards have been promised for the one who fasts. The fasting person has a very high status in the sight of Allah Ta‘ala.

The Smell Emanating from the Mouth of the Fasting Person is Beloved to Allah Ta‘ala

Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “The smell which emanates from the mouth of a fasting person is more beloved in the sight of Allah Ta‘ala than the fragrance of musk.” ^[1]

Fasting is a Shield against Sins

Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said that Allah Ta‘ala says, “Fasting is for My sake and I will give the reward for it. He (the fasting person) leaves out his desires (i.e. eating and drinking and having relations) for My sake. Fasting is a shield (from sins). For the fasting person, there are two times of happiness; one is at the time of iftaar, and the other is at the time he meets his Rabb. The smell which emanates from the mouth of a fasting person is more beloved in the sight of Allah Ta‘ala than the fragrance of musk.” ^[2]