Fasting in Religious Tradition Introduction Fa

Both Judaism and Islam are more ruleoriented than Christianity, and this is reflected in their consideration of fasting. Within Islam, fasting is a major element in the tradition, since it is the central component of one of the five pillars of Islam. This pillar is termed the Pillar of Fasting (Sawm) and involves prescribed behavior for one month each year. The month of Ramadan (which is movable in the calendar) is considered to be the month during which Muhammad received his first revelation. Thus, Muslims are called to honor this month in its sacredness. One of the ways in which they honor it is by adhering to a strict fast. They are not allowed to eat, drink, smoke, or engage in sexual relations during any of the daylight hours during the month. From sunrise to sundown, they are involved in fasting. Although they have large meals before sunrise and after sundown, this is still a demanding time of fasting (

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