How do you guys fast for so long?

Question

How do you guys fast for so long?

Answer 1

I'm not one of "those guys" but the answer is that they fast all day and eat at night. Not *easy* by any means, but it's not like fasting for a month straight with no break. When Ramadan falls during the winter it's easier than when it falls during the summer, too...

Answer 2

well considering where i'm from what the parents usually do is when you 9 or so they let you fast half a day so you hace lunch but no snacks really (most people at age 9 dont yet haveta fast)

then as you get older you fast a bit longer, but hte time you reach puberty when you haveta fast you're already disciplined enough and learned patience which is what fasting also teaches us.



i know for many non muslims when they turned to islam ramadan was one of the hardest parts of the year. but with patience and belief most days they managed to fast. its not hard at all once you get used to it.



i like winter better though, the days are shorter but its colder so its not always that great, but if its holidays you can sleep late =)



generally its just like skipping lunch which i'm sure you've done before



also, to have a breakfast rich in fibre was usually better, it keeps you filled longer

Answer 3

I don't fast, but I assume it's because they feel the need to be an active participant in their religion and follow all hte little twists and turns to make sure they get into Heaven by not disobeying their lord. I suspect that if there is a God, he would love everyone equally and wouldn't be picky about people not fasting, or Jewish people eatin pork. It's something unecessary. We do it anyways.



Don't we feel like dumbasses?

Answer 4

It's not as difficult as one may think. You only fast from sunrise to sunset. It's hard the first few days, after a week its really easy, and by the end of the month your prepared to fast much longer.



Try it for a day, from sunrise to sunset with no food or drink, you'd have to eat breakfast of course, and make sure eat well at night. Its not as strenuous as you'd think.

Answer 5

the first week is the hardest but after that your body gets use to fasting. In Islamic countries everyone else is fasting to so you do not even think about it. In the United States it is harder because everyone is eating around you. Last semester I sat beside a girl who would eat during class everyday because she knew I was fasting. it was hard but I continued my fasting

Answer 6

Amfound2 is wrong because this is not true with all of them. I have many muslim friends who are very strict and particular in their fasting. What you are saying is there in every community as we are all humans and obviously there are bad and good people. Good people follow religion strictly whereas bad people take it easy. You will find this in all the religions. Why dont you look into a strict and strong muslim how he follows the fasting and other rules in his religion like not drinking, no illegal sex, no girl friend or boy friends before marriage, no cheating, no lies etc etc, if we look into it we will be ashamed of ourselves for being what we are in the west.

Answer 7

Its Not that hard to fast , It just takes your determination and will . In The starting week its a bit hard but soon you dont even feel hungry at times when your favourite meal is in front of you at the time of ending the fast (Iftar) ... It Is indeed a Deep thing to think about , So think about it :)

Answer 8

Striving for God Consciousness



Spiritual Development



The essence of fasting Ramadan and its goal is summed in the Qur'an in one word: taqwa. "O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that you may attain taqwa." (Qur'an 2:183)



But what is taqwa? And how does it relate to the physical act of fasting?



Taqwa is a recurring theme in the Qur'an and a paramount Qur'anic value. Taqwa is both an attitude and a process. It is the proper attitude of the human toward the divine that denotes love, devotion, and fear. Love to the source of good and beauty that make life worth living; devotion to God's boundless wisdom and majesty; and fear of misunderstanding the divine intent or failing in maintaining the appropriate posture and relationship.



read the article from following link it might help you understand teh importance of Ramadan to muslims.

Answer 9

They only pretend to fast and look all "holy" on the outside. My husband used to work with lots of muslims and he tells me that they bring sandwhiches into work and eat them sneakily at lunch time. then they pretend that they have fasted! it is all a joke. They play the lottery too and get drunk and most of the muslims I have heard about are pimps!

Answer 10

i hated fasting my stomach would growl and i would really feel like i was starving myself after a while u get use to it the point is that fasting is suppose to give u pain to show how much u will do to belivie in g-d. Or thats how i feel anyways. maybe others will interpret this differently

Answer 11

For 30 days once a year during Ramadan, Muslims around the world refrain from eating, drinking, smoking and marital relations from dawn to sunset. Along with repeating the confession, ritual prayer, almsgiving and making the pilgrimage to Mecca, fasting is one of the five "Pillars" or "acts of worship" which are obligatory for all Muslims.

When Ramadan comes during the summer with its long, hot days, as in recent years, fasting can be quite an ordeal.





But why do Muslims go through this ordeal every year? The reason is quite simple; it is commanded in the Qur'an: "O ye who believe! Fasting is prescribed for you even as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may fear [God]." (2:183, see also 184-185) To give themselves more incentive to fast, Muslims often stress its benefits. It develops self-control, curbs the passions and selfishness, helps one feel for the poor and hungry, and so on. But the primary reason Muslims fast is that they believe God has commanded them to do so. Closely associated with this is the idea that fasting "pleases God"--and will weigh in their favour on the Day of Judgement.



Fasting has numerous, scientifically proven, benefits for our physical health and mental well-being. The time, length and nature of the Islamic Fast all contribute to its overall positive effect. One of the medical benefits is a much-needed rest to the digestive system. The reduced food intake during the day allows the body to concentrate on getting rid of harmful dietary toxins accumulated as natural by-products of food digestion throughout the year. The length of the Islamic Fast itself (around 12-14 hours) is in sync with the ‘transit time’ of food from the mouth to the colon of the large intestine, ensuring that no stimulus reaches the stomach or digestive system while it remains in homeostasis. Therefore, for the vast majority of healthy individuals fasting poses no medical risks but in fact provides many health benefits, such as: an increase in serum Magnesium, essential for cardio-vascular health and prevention of heart complications; improvement in the quality and depth of sleep; improvement in memory and slower skin aging over time; increased production of growth hormone, etc. Also, as a general note, it has been observed that underfed animals live longer than their heavily fed counterparts and suffer fewer illnesses during their lives.



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Answer 12

Its all about discipline and obedience... if you have the will you have the way....



Besides, the first 2 or three days are hard, than it just gets easy.

But keep in mind, that those not being able to fast are exempted like the sick, old, children....

Answer 13

Lol - it's reeeally not that hard!



Of course it does test your patience, and every day it still has that same effect that you feel the hunger, but it helps you endure and plus, all of us have it in us that if we had to stretch ourselves a little thin for something worth the while, we definitely would! And most Muslims find pleasing their Creator as the most enjoyable thing, and this is one of those things that Allah loves. :)

Answer 14

When you get used to it, it is easy to fast even for a whole day. But for Ramadan it is only from sun rise to sun set.

Answer 15

We fast because in the koran (like the bible), God told us to. And if you don't it will be used against you on the day of judgement

Answer 16

its not that hard. after the 3rd day or so, your stomach shrinks which means you dont get as hungry. in my family we get up before sunset and eat a big breakfast to help hold us over. but if youre going about your daily routine (work, school, etc) you dont really think about it much because theres other things to concentrate on. so its really more mental.

Answer 17

during the month of ramadan, muslims fast for one month!! but it dont mean that they dont eat nothing for a whole month!! it means that they fast from sunlight to sundown!! so lyke after 6pm to 6am in the morning they can eat!! its real good!!!!

Answer 18

im not muslim but my boyfriend is and i fasted with him last time... they can eat everyday but only when the sun is down... like if the sun is out then you cant put anything in your mouth... its not that hard...

Answer 19

ok i dont fast anymore....because i do think its unnecessary......whoeever like doin it....can go rite ahead....now one of those ladies above......said about them not really fasting ......but eating at work or whatever....well honey they're not 10 to do that....so ur husband is lying to u....and one other said how she's not one of "those people" who are "those people"? this is what makes me mad.... rite here...not fasting....

Answer 20

Its not that bad once u get started & if u'v been doin it 4 ages, but its our tradition so we do it

Answer 21

its not hard just dont eat or drink until night every day for a month

Answer 22

I'm 9 and its easy for me

Answer 23

to fast is a satisfaction for Muslims cause we do it for ALL-LLAH to thanks him for everything he gave us and to keep in mind peoples which don't have to eat nothing...

Answer 24

its only from dawn to dusk it aint that long.

Answer 25

40 DAYS.

Answer 26

I don't fast...

Answer 27

you can do anything if you beleive in it

Answer 28

i am a kid and i manage

Answer 29

Why do you think they're all so angry?