By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan | The Speaking Tree | May 02, 20201. Meaning of FastingFasting means staying away from all kinds of distractions, including abstaining from food and water for a temporary period, thus freeing oneself from all other activities.2. Fasting is a Lesson for LifeFasting is not just a matter of temporarily enduring hunger and thirst; it is a lesson in the permanent practice of patience and tolerance throughout one's entire life. [Highlight1] 3. Fasting Enhances SpiritualityRamadan, the month of fasting, is a blessed spiritual period for believers, for it is during this month that they do their utmost to awaken and enhance their spirituality.
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