no I am not gonna fast as I am the last person who should be doing that(after all the "models" who intentionally want to look that way)
However I was wondering if they cant eat at all whatsoever for thirty days or if its only during the day and they eat like hell at night. So yeah can somebody set the record straight? Thanks in advance.
2007-09-16 16:09:47 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Muslim 'fasting' is the abstaining from eating during the day, and eating only at night.
2007-09-16 16:13:41 · answer #1 · answered by Tim 47 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At the moment it is Ramadam for Muslim people, which is a time when they fast during the daylight hours.
Before dawn and after sunset, the people then have their regular meals. It is a religious duty and has been performed for many centuries in the Muslim world.
Muslim people who are unwell are exempt from fasting.
Fasting itself is not only for Muslims, however, nor is it related to anexoria or ultra thin models. There is a long tradition of religious fasting in Christian thought, as well as Hindu and Buddhist practice, also.
Fasting is simply doing without food for a period of time.
Many people do it to 'cleanse' their bodies, from time to time. For example, people who have had a period of eating a lot of rich foods will sometimes fast for a day (drinking only water) to cleanse the toxins from their body.
There is some evidence that occasional fasting can help speed up the body's metabolic rate, thus creating additional energy and helping the body get rid of unwanted fats, alcohols and other 'toxins'.
This may be why fasting is said to have an effect on the quality of thought, and why many religions use fasting as a way of entering more deeply into prayer and meditation.
Of course some people can take it to extremes, which is very unhealthy as the body needs regular fuel to grow and perform, but for a normal, healthy person a few days of controlled fasting (under medical supervision) should not be harmful.
Keep up the fluids at all times, however, and if in any doubt or a newcomer to the practice, do seek medical advice.
Cheers :-)
2007-09-16 23:19:43 · answer #2 · answered by thing55000 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
From what I understand, most of the religious "fasting" means that you don't eat between the food orgies. Typically, the "fast" will last, oh, six or eight hours. About the same length of time as the before (and after) food orgy.
I wonder how many of the "fasters" actually GAIN weight during observance.
2007-09-16 23:13:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fasting is abstaining from food and water for 3 meals for mormons. You are suppose to cleanse your body mind and spirit thru this sacrifice. It should be combined with deep prayer, meditation and scripture study. Focusing on how hungry you are all day doesnt really do you much good. You do it on the first sunday of the month or whenever you need to focus seriously on an issue you need some answers or help on.
2007-09-16 23:17:53 · answer #4 · answered by cadisneygirl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus fasted 40 days and 40 nights, as did Moses, Daniel fasted 21 days.
Fasting is for power from on high, from God the Father.
You can fast from 6 am to 6 pm, or you can fast all day long.
Fasting is denying yourself your desires, and accepting the will of God the Father, to feed you, (God the Father feeds your spirit with His Words), the body profits nothing from fasting.
2007-09-16 23:25:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ L.D.S. fasting for us is a 24 hour fast with no food or water. We do it to show we are serious about a sacrifice to God. We usually do this the first Sunday of every month. We also fast when we are asking the lord about something that is very important to us as it can enhance prayer.
2007-09-16 23:24:29 · answer #6 · answered by saintrose 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are talking about Muslims (since you never specified), then they fast during Ramadan. They can only eat after sunset and before sunrise. The only people who are exceptions to this rule are the old, the young, and the ill.
2007-09-16 23:13:48 · answer #7 · answered by Claire 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the Orthodox church we still fast 2 days per week and other fasts during the year. A religious fast is abstaining from meat, dairy, eggs, alcohol, and oil.
2007-09-17 00:46:43 · answer #8 · answered by travelguruette 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fasting is giving something up (can be a type of food like milk, but not necessarily food) for a certain amount of time (it's up to you how long) in order to be able to focus on something (also up to you); mostly as a way to clear out your thoughts or body. Some people use it as a tool for prayer. According to my pastor, it makes prayer stronger.
2007-09-16 23:18:44 · answer #9 · answered by Mars 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fasting is a choice to give up food for a meal or more to spend time in God's word or communing with Him.
2007-09-16 23:17:15 · answer #10 · answered by Curtis 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋