Fasting is another unique moral and spiritual characteristic of Islam. Literally defined, fasting means to abstain "completely" from foods, drinks, intimate intercourse and smoking, before the break of the dawn till sunset, during the entire month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic year. Fasting Ramadan is compulsory upon every Muslim.
This is because,Fasting will:
-rest the digestive system
-allow for cleansing and detoxification of the body
-create a break in eating patterns, while shining a spotlight on them
-promote greater mental clarity
-cleanse and heal "stuck" emotional patterns
-lead to a feeling of physical lightness, increasing energy level
-promote an inner stillness, enhancing spiritual connection
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