Meaning of Fasting

By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan | The Speaking Tree | May 02, 2020

1. Meaning of Fasting

Fasting means staying away from all kinds of distractions, including abstaining from food and water for a temporary period, thus freeing oneself from all other activities.

2. Fasting is a Lesson for Life

Fasting is not just a matter of temporarily enduring hunger and thirst; it is a lesson in the permanent practice of patience and tolerance throughout one’s entire life.

3. Fasting Enhances Spirituality

Ramadan, the month of fasting, is a blessed spiritual period for believers, for it is during this month that they do their utmost to awaken and enhance their spirituality.