Extra worship in Ramadan Quran verse

[Raha Zaki]

Sallam Alikum.  Does the Quran say that there is to be extra worship in the month of fasting?

[Ruhi_Rose]

Walaykum As-Salam.   Yes, the Quran does refer to it. 

"Then strictly observe the fast till nightfall and touch them not, but be at your devotions in the mosques."  2:187 Al-Baqrah.

The above Verse clearly alludes that there should be extra worship in the month of Ramadan while fasting.  It doesn't mean that one has to be in the mosque or worship at home continuously until Iftar, but it does refer that more time (than usual) needs to be given to worship and therefore work hours should also be reduced.

[Raha Zaki]

Thanks for bringing this verse in focus.  So what do we do nowadays when the system and social setup around us is so different?  In non-Muslim countries many workplaces don't allow Muslim employees even to take extra time off to go for Jumm'ah.  Most Muslim countries in present times also reduce work hours by only 1 to 2 hours. 

[Ruhi_Rose]

Working people in such situations can do very little.  Just observe their fasts, and then offer as much nafl prayers as they can after returning home and during weekends.  Allah is watching everything and HE is very well aware of everyone's compulsions.  We simply need to do our best under such  social systems that aren't geared up to cater to the Ramadan schedule of devoting more time to Allah.  Those responsible for setting up such social systems will have to answer to HIM on the Day of Judgement.  It's not the fault of the helpless ones.

[Raha Zaki]

I get it,,  logical feedback