2006-09-27 04:04:20 · 18 answers · asked by A BOY 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I am a muslim and i am proud of my religion.
2006-09-28 05:01:18 · answer #1 · answered by sara85blue 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you ever fasted?Many monks and seekers of all persuasions do it.It is an excellent thing to do to bring you into awareness.Being hungry has a way of changing your world view.I recommend it.(Not that I personally have much self discipline to do it.)The Muslims also pray at least 5 times per day! can you imagine how strong their faith is?Imagine if Christians did that!I'll bet there would be a lot more love for each other here in the "bible belt".Buddhists,who follow a philosophy,not a religion,also fast,and are some of the most peace loving people on the Earth.
2006-09-27 11:16:59 · answer #2 · answered by UnSpun 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
(Native American, American Indian, Indian, injun) There are many different reason and occasions that one might chose to fast.
First we believe that through fasting one becomes pelut (pure). By cleansing them self of outside influence. They will also begin to cleanse their thoughts.
If the fast is long enough then the person will also, possibly, receive vision (understanding or guidance). By depriving them self of nourishment the mind begins to see things in a purer way. The concise mind begins to weaken and the person's thoughts will not be controlled by their own wants or desires. Rather one begins to feel with their heart. Therefor understanding more in truth. More able to receive understanding.
For ceremonies many times one will fast. Anywhere from one to four days sometimes. Again so they will be pure.
In some cases the person might be looking for a deeper understanding of their medicine (their path, wisdom, knowledge, direction), This can be as long as ten days or until they know they have learned what it is they most do. A person seeking or walking a deep spiritual or medicine path.
In a vision quest (I don't like that term), humblecha, or crying a person will do the same as above. Usually for not as long. Up to four days sometimes. Was at one time very commonly done with almost all the males in many nations when they reached they age of puberty so they would see their purpose in life.
It also helps to put a person in mind with all things. Showing all of creation we are weak.
It shows the Creature (God all one in the same) we chose to suffer. Believing sometimes that suffering is like water. If I chose to suffer my self, then maybe someone else will not.
Finally to show our deep devotion to God. It is only by going with out that we can be truly thankful for all we have.
2006-09-27 11:26:57 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In Catholicism, we have a lent period for 40 days before the Holly week. Traditionally, it is expected to omit breakfast during the 40 days, and not eat anything on fridays during the whole day. Later it got changed (by the non ortodox or conservative catholics) to not eating meat during the 40 days (the only meat you can eat during this period is fish), then only during fridays, and finally the pope absolved all the sacrifice for underdeveloped countries.
I know the Ortodox Christian church does a very similar lent, just the do eat meat but not bread.
Before the lent period, we celebrate de Carnivals, which simboliza and celebrate before lent. (During these 40 days you're expected not to have sex, as well).
2006-09-27 11:15:03 · answer #4 · answered by Draco 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely! We call it the season Lent (40 days prior to Easter). But Christ even said that some demons can only be cast out through fasting and prayer, so we may fast and pray at other times as well.
Stay vigilant. Keep praying. Embrace your fast.
Peace, and God Bless
MoP
2006-09-27 11:08:35 · answer #5 · answered by ManOfPhysics 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
in hinduism there is concept of fasting and infact a lot of importance is given 2 fasting in hinduism. right now "NAVRATRAS" of goddess durga is going on. almost every year (but not always) navratras and ramzan come together.
there are many other occasions on which fast is kept by hindus. on some of d occasions are fast is broken after seeing moon/stars which is again similar 2 ramazan.
2006-09-28 05:27:40 · answer #6 · answered by crackluver007 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I am Christian. I have felt the need to fast when my relationship to God was growing. I used olive oil to annoint my head, and I prayed, and I did not eat for (at least) one day. I felt very close to God. He and I knew my heart.
Something was missing back then, and I was already starting to grow and my spirit lead me to fast one day.
I am not a regular at it, if that's what you mean.
The Bible doesn't confine any one person or religion from fasting.
2006-09-27 11:09:03 · answer #7 · answered by bettyboop 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i am mormon and we have fasting. We believe that if you start your fast with a prayer, and do not partake of any food or drink for three meals, and end it with a prayer and listen intently on the blessings of your sacrifice. I hope this helps you, This is the way we do it.
2006-09-27 11:41:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, not ramadhan, but fasting. It shows dedication to God because you are giving up what you live on to be filled by Him instead of food!
2006-09-27 11:06:50 · answer #9 · answered by bassist_of_light 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes, in the Buddhist tradition some people observe eight precepts during the phases of moon. During this time people do not eat dinner.
2006-09-27 11:13:08 · answer #10 · answered by dam_amasing 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋