2. Wisdom Behind Fasting Fasting in Ramadan is not merely physically restraining from the obvious food and drink, but the total commitment of the servant's body and soul to the latter and spirit of fasting. 1) The fast of the self, means to be free from all evil desires. 2) The fast of mind is avoiding thoughts about things other than Allah (SWT). 3) The fast of the hand is not touching/taking what does not belong to it.

3. Wisdom Of Fasting 4) The fast of the nose means not sniffing or smelling unlawful things. 5) The fast of the feet is not going places where sinful acts are propagated. 6) The fast of the eye is to prevent it from seeing forbidden things.

4. Wisdom Behind Fasting 7) The fast of the tongue is guarding against lying, backbiting, slandering, reviling, abusing others, cursing, indecent conversation, swearing and false evidence. The Prophet (pbuh) said, “"Whoever does not give up forged speech and evil actions, Allah is not in need of his leaving his food and drink (i.e. Allah will not accept his fasting.)“ (Sahih Bukhari, Volume 3, Book 31, Number 127)

5. Wisdom Of Fasting 8) The fast of the ears is not to listen to idle talk, gossip, lyrics and notes that contain obscene and indecent things. Listening to Al-Qur’an bears the fruit of faith, guidance, light and prosperity. It fills the heart with wisdom, tranquillity, intimacy and contentment. It is a source of protection from the dangerous, deviant and sinful thoughts. 9) The fast of the heart means casting out from it the love of worldly things and by emptying it of all corrupt material such as, false beliefs, evil suggestions, filthy intentions and degenerate thoughts.

6. Fasting means abstinence X To stop eating, drinking and sexual activity from dawn until dusk X Smoking is also prohibited during fasting ! X www.islampeterborough.org.uk Presentation.

7. People who are exempt from fasting Aged*Sick** Pregnant Women** Suckling Women** Menstruating Women** * Should donate a meal to the needy * * Should fast an equivalent number of days afterwards Minors Traveler** Very natural, very considerate religion Mentally Retarded “… but whoever is sick or upon a journey, then (he shall fast) a (like) number of other days; Allah desires ease for you, and He does not desire for you difficulty, and (He desires) that you should complete the number and that you should exalt the greatness of Allah for His having guided you and that you may give thanks.” - Quran- 2:185 “… but whoever is sick or upon a journey, then (he shall fast) a (like) number of other days; Allah desires ease for you, and He does not desire for you difficulty, and (He desires) that you should complete the number and that you should exalt the greatness of Allah for His having guided you and that you may give thanks.” - Quran- 2:185 www.islampeterborough.org.uk Presentation.

8. Ramadan Time-table: What does fasting involve? Eating before dawn Break fast Day Night Eating, drinking and sexual activity permitted Eating, drinking and sexual activity forbidden Special Prayers www.islampeterborough.org.uk Presentation.

9. Benefits of Fasting in Islam : How character-building is achieved Taqwa (Self- restraint) Fasting Patience Self-control Self-discipline Responsibility Obedience Purification of soul God-fearing nature Afterlife Accountability www.islampeterborough.org.uk Presentation.

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