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Fasting has a tempering effect on the body; it cools the passions and sharpens the mind. Muslims also spend more time offering obligatory and voluntary prayers, reading and studying the Holy Qur’an, as well as being more charitable. Fasting invokes feelings of gratefulness to God for all of His blessings upon us. Why do Muslims fast during Ramadan? As humans, we are susceptible to sin and transgression. Fasting teaches Muslims to be pious, helping them restrain from worldly pleasures and focus on spiritual growth. Why do Muslims fast during Ramadan? Fasting provides Muslims the opportunity to acquire a sense of control over their needs, desires and distractions, giving them room for a heightened sense of Why do Muslims fast in Ramadan? Fasting, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, is a requirement during the month of Ramadan for those who are able to do it safely. They include shahadah, the We Muslims fast the month of Ramadan because Allah has commanded us to do so. Allah says (interpretation of the meaning): “O you who believe! Observing As-Sawm (the fasting) is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may become Al-Muttaqun (pious).” [al-Baqarah 2:183] The daily fast in Ramadan includes abstaining from all food and drink – not even a sip of water is allowed – from dawn to sunset before breaking the fast in a meal known as “iftar” in Arabic. Those fasting are expected to also refrain from bad deeds, such as gossiping, and to increase good deeds. Fasting during the month of Ramadan constitutes one of these five obligations. The four other pillars are Shahada (the profession of faith), Salat (praying), Zakat (charity) and Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca). What does fasting involve? During Ramadan, Muslims abstain from eating and drinking. Ramadan fasting is one of the most observed of all the pillars of Islam, with 70-80% of Muslims practising it. It is obligatory for all Muslims, men and women, from the age of puberty. Parents The daily fast in Ramadan includes abstaining from all food and drink – not even a sip of water is allowed – from dawn to sunset before breaking the fast in a meal known as “iftar” in Fasting during Ramadan has many benefits, physically, mentally and spiritually. Physically, it can help to cleanse the body and promote weight loss. It can also improve insulin sensitivity and lower the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. Fasting also helps with mental health in several ways. Ramadan unites Muslims across the globe, as they observe the fast simultaneously despite differences in culture and geography. This shared experience fosters a sense of belonging to the global Muslim community (Ummah) and highlights the universal values of faith, charity, and perseverance. The most commonly observed fast is Ekadashi, which falls on the 11th day of each lunar cycle as the moon waxes and wanes. Hindus also fast during several festivals or as part of their spiritual discipline. People may do complete or partial fasts or just give up their favorite foods for a certain period of time. ISLAM So, why is Ramadan such an important month for Muslims and why do they fast? Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, which is based on the lunar cycle or phases of the moon. Healthy adult Muslims are required to fast in the daylight hours of Ramadan, which involves abstaining from eating, drinking, immoral acts and getting angry. The end of the Ramadan fast is celebrated as Eid al-Fitr, the “Feast of Fast-Breaking,” which is one of the two major religious holidays of the Muslim calendar (the other, Eid al-Adha, marks the end of the hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca that all Muslims are expected to perform at least once in their lives if they are financially and There is a special festival to mark the end of Ramadan. This is called Eid al-Fitr - the Festival of the Breaking of the Fast.. It begins when the first sight of the new moon is seen in the sky Yet, that is precisely what Muslims do every Ramadan. They abstain from food and drink, from smoking cigarettes, from sexual relations with their spouses and even from thinking bad thoughts, from dawn to sunset for a month. So why? Why do they do it? There are many benefits to fasting, but the answer to the question is really very simple. Why do Muslims fast? Fasting during Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, which lay the basis for how Muslims are required to live their lives. however, exempt from fasting. They If someone is unable to fast, they can make up the fast later or, if they cannot fast at all, feed a poor person as a way to make up for it. Even if children are not required to fast, they can still participate in Ramadan by doing small fasts for a few hours, helping prepare food, or learning more about Islam. The Basic Rules of Fasting Ramadan Fasting Guidelines During Ramadan, people keep fast from sunrise to sunset. They wake up before dawn to eat a meal called suhoor, which is intended to provide energy for the day. Moroccan Muslims, like countless other Muslims around the world, follow a religious tradition of serving dates (tmar) at their Ramadan iftar table, with many making it a point to actually to break their fast with them. Dates are not only associated with Ramadan, however.
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