2006-09-24 16:51:57 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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2006-09-24 16:55:41 · update #1
Fasting in any religion brings the person closer to God by helping them remove the impurities and distractions from their life. All the major religions use fasting to bring one into a closer relationship with God and to think about one's actions.
Hunger for food can also bring hunger for God.
2006-09-24 19:12:47 · answer #1 · answered by inzaratha 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
As a muslim convert, fasting has given me mental and spiritual discipline and more importantly, in the two times I've observed Ramadan, Allah has blessed me with two very important things which have given me abundant happiness. My first Ramadan was when I formally proposed marriage to my non-Muslim wife (which she accepted) and on my second Ramadan was when my wife gave birth to our daughter.
That's what I gained from Ramadan.
Allahu Akbar!
2006-09-24 23:57:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
what CHANGE it brought among Muslims?.
u dont have to prepare urself for a fast. u have to prepare urself to persevere and to control ur entire system -- body, mind and soul. Ramadhan is not just about fasting, its time for us to learn to keep ourselves in control. it is a time where one can learn to deal with the evil things and intentions and looking forward to being a better human being. it is a time to learn to forgive and ask for forgiveness. Ramadhan is the time for people to better themselves in virtues of endurance, patience and forgiveness. thats what its all about. it is the time to learn to give.
The Health Benefits of Fasting -- Will Carroll
http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/biology/b103/f02/web1/wcarroll.html
The Benefits of Fasting -- By Alan Goldhamer, D.C.
http://www.healthpromoting.com/Articles/articles/benefit.htm
may the peace and blessings of Allah(God) be with us and may He guide us in the right path. may He shower His mercy on us and protect us.
2006-09-25 00:14:20 · answer #3 · answered by marissa 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
ok ok i'll give you logical answer. Just like we need rest, our internal organ needs rest too. I would go further on if you want to but In Islam in states that the point of fasting is to teach us to be patience, to appreciate our food n drinks (lots of us waste them some take them for granted), etc
2006-09-24 23:54:25 · answer #4 · answered by TheWillBe 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I think a certain sympathy for the poor and less fortunate. Also a greater appreciation of God's gifts when they do indulge.
2006-09-24 23:55:13 · answer #5 · answered by ThatGuy 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
They are all wrong here, Jesus is the only way to heaven islam stole fasting from judasim and christianity. Fasting is a way of sacrafice to God and to show Him obedience it grows your faith.
2006-09-25 00:12:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
the same thing christians gain from it i guess.
Are you a christian? because christians fast too.
2006-09-24 23:54:13 · answer #7 · answered by funaholic 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
purification for one...
sanctification
commune with their God
a sense of obedience
same as Christians and many others.
2006-09-24 23:56:21 · answer #8 · answered by reformed 3 · 5⤊ 1⤋
because its an order..........from GOD......and scientifically.........its good for health.....1 good month with less toxins entering your body does pretty much for one whole year
2006-09-24 23:58:36 · answer #9 · answered by idunno 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
A break from eating pig nuts
2006-09-24 23:54:28 · answer #10 · answered by Colorado 5 · 1⤊ 5⤋