Fasting during Ramadan
Fasting, the third pillar of Islam, means abstaining from food and drink as well as sex from dawn till sunset.
Fasting, according to Islam, is primarily a spiritual discipline and consequently it inculcates moral discipline. It is, indeed, the training ground where the faithful are taught the greatest moral lesson of their lives-- the lesson that they should be prepared to suffer the greatest privation and undergo the hardest trials. Another aspect of the moral development of the believers (to Allah and His dear Prophet) by this means is that they are thus taught to conquer their physical desires.
From yet another point of view fasting has an immense impact on society, for all the Muslims, irrespective of their status, must observe fast during the same month. This brings to prominence the essential equality of all Muslims and this goes a long way towards creating in them sentiments of love and brotherhood. During Ramadan 'evil' conceals itself while 'good' comes to the fore-front and the whole atmosphere is filled with piety and purity. Muslims are required to fast for the whole month of Ramadan.
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