The Islamic viewpoint on fasting and how it benefits mankind.
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An interview with Buddhist nun, Gen Kelsang Leksang, who speaks about the significance of fasting in Buddhism.
An interview with Rabbi Dr Margaret Jacobi who shares the importance of fasting in Judaism.
Fasting in the Catholic Faith. The Review of Religions is pleased to publish a series of interviews about fasting with authentic voices from different faiths.
An interview with British Hindu teacher, Malvika Acharya who specialises in Dharmic faith, about the significance of fasting in Hinduism.
During the blessed month of Ramadan, Muslims are enjoined to fast. Does the injunction of fasting apply to children? What is the right age to start fasting?
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba) said we must pay special attention towards our prayers in these days of Ramadan so we may be saved from the hellfire.
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association UK conducted a National Fasting Challenge alongside the Surrey Police Force under the Fasting Collective Initiative in...
How do Muslims know when to begin their fast and when to break it? Verses of the Holy Qur'an and narrations guide Muslims in how to keep a fast properly.
His Holiness (aba) provides guidance on a variety of topics; from balancing worldly comforts and faith, to fasting during a pandemic and much more.
Ramadan is the holiest month in Islam. One of the key parts of this month is fasting, but is it mandatory?
His Holiness (aba) stated that the Promised Messiah (as) highlighted the power of prayer and some of the conditions for which a prayer is accepted and...
Many Muslims have wondered as to whether it is permissible to get the Covid-19 vaccine while still maintaining their fast.
Why do Muslims fast during Ramadan? Here are 5 reasons why.
©Shutterstock For Muslims all over the world, Ramadan is the most blessed month of the year. As Muslims prepare to fast from dawn till dusk every day for a...
Food for thought: instead of focussing on opulent food buffets during Ramadhan, we should quench our spiritual thirst by helping others.
An introduction to the fourth pillar of Islam, Saum (Fasting).
Exploring Jainism and the Jain fesitval of Paryushana. This festival is similar to the Islamic month of Ramadan.
©Shutterstock Professor Amtul Razzaq Carmicheal In a historic address, Hazrat Musleh Mau’ud (ra), the second Head of the world-wide Ahmadiyya Muslim...
Dr Amtul Razzaq Carmichael, UK In a historic address, Hazrat Musleh Mau’ud, (ra), the second Head of the worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community encouraged...
Shutterstock Mustafa Siddiqi, London, UK In the sacred month of Ramadan, when Muslims the world over rise before dawn, eat in preparation for the fast and then...
©Pixabay Sarmad Naveed Eid Mubarak! It’s a greeting that echoes throughout Muslim households and mosques around the world at this time of year; though this...
©Pixabay Zartasht Sami Carmichael and Mubariz Mahmood Allah the Exalted says in the Holy Qur’an, ‘O ye who believe! fasting is prescribed for you...
After reciting the Tashahhud, Ta‘awwuz, and Surah Al-Fatihah, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V (aba) said that he would be making mention a few members...
Professor Amtul Razzaq Carmichael MD This year, the Holy month of Ramadan has arrived during the disease pandemic COVID-19 caused by SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute...
©Pixabay Centuries ago, there was a pandemic – of sorts. The atmosphere had become toxic. The more people met, the more they gathered, the more this disease...
After reciting the Tashahhud, Ta‘awwuz, and Surah Al-Fatihah, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V (aba) recited verses 184 to 186 from chapter 2 of the...
MANSOOR CLARKE, LONDON, UK Another year has passed and the month of Ramadan is upon us once again. So as around 1.6 billion Muslims embark on this...
For one month in the year, Muslims around the world abstain from food and drink from dusk till dawn, known as the holy month of Ramadan. But is it just about...
Hazrat Mirza Bashir-Ud-Din Mahmud Ahmadra (1889-1965) was the second Successor of the Promised Messiahas and the second Worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim...