Fasting is not new to Islam; it is, indeed, as old as Adam(a.s) who was the first creature and the first Muslim to submit to one Allah. No one knows precisely when fasting began among Adam's progenies but it is the practice of all the Prophets of Allah and their followers. Qur'an mentions that Musa(a.s) fasted for 40 days (see 2:51) (this is what the Jews termed "Jewish Passover") and the Prophet(s.a.w) told us that Dawud(a.s) used to fast for half of the year (this involves fasting on every alternate day). 'Issa (a.s) (or Jesus) was also reported to have fasted for 40 days (this is what the christians termed "the Lent", usually observed before Easter festival). Since these Prophets were Muslims, it can be seen that by asking Muslims to fast, Allah intends to draw their attention to the practice and tradition of those pious predecessors who attained piety (in His sight) through fasting.
"O ye who believe, fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for people before you ..."
2006-09-26 20:09:05 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I respect your fast. My church fasts once a month and members give the cost of 2 meals for the needy. Fasting for a purpose is a wonderful blessing.
2006-09-26 20:32:55 · answer #1 · answered by Isolde 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
properly.... many communicate with motorbikes (motorcycles) as Iron horses. i might have a tough time choosing between a rapid bike and a stay, rapid horse. vehicles are too confining.
2016-10-18 01:31:36 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ya OK, but this is not a question.
what's up with that ?
2006-09-26 20:27:49 · answer #3 · answered by popo dean 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well said. Thanks for sharing. There are many here who do not know this.
Peace
2006-09-26 20:16:41 · answer #4 · answered by Avatraz 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Right, it is not new.
2006-09-26 20:13:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋