Administrators Gail Posted September 17, 2009 Administrators Posted September 17, 2009 While it's Ramadan in some parts of the world (that is, if it's still on) it might be fun to talk about fasting. Do you fast for health, faith or fun? Quote Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.
Members phkrause Posted September 17, 2009 Members Posted September 17, 2009 Isn't ramadan in October? John McGhee who is my wife's cousin's husband used to fast every year in october, he said that's when muslims did there fasting, so since he was born in Pakistan, he thought he would fast with them. pk Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Administrators Gail Posted September 17, 2009 Author Administrators Posted September 17, 2009 Someone told me that it changes every year. Anyway, I know it is/was because my Muslim friend was fasting. He was telling me how he survives. His mother prepares special food (cause they eat after sundown) just for the season. pk, I think I've heard of this man... Was he on the Steve Wohlberg series, Islam Revisited? Quote Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.
Zeta Posted September 17, 2009 Posted September 17, 2009 September is Ramadan. I saw the sign in the Muslim bakery. Quote Be Blessed.
Members phkrause Posted September 18, 2009 Members Posted September 18, 2009 Not sure if he was Gail. pk Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Amelia Posted September 18, 2009 Posted September 18, 2009 Yes it is still Ramadan for another 2-3 days. It begins with the new moon and ends with the full moon. All able bodied muslims fast from sunrise to sunset. There are acccomidations made for pregnant women, children and those with medical conditions. At the end of Ramadan there is a big party with LOTS of food. I have never fasted for religious reasons but I have for medical reasons and every now and then for health reasons. Quote <p><span style="color:#0000FF;"><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-style:italic;">"Do not use harmful words, but only helpful words, the kind that build up and provide what is needed, so that what you say will do good to those who hear you."</span></span> Eph 4:29</span><br><br><img src="http://banners.wunderground.com/weathersticker/gizmotimetemp_both/US/OR/Fairview.gif" alt="Fairview.gif"> Fairview Or</p>
Moderators Gerr Posted September 18, 2009 Moderators Posted September 18, 2009 What do you mean by 'fast'? Skipping one meal? A day? A week? From what I've read about those Ramadan fast, there's no food during the day, but when the sun goes down, eat to your heart's content. For months now, my wife and I have been eating only two meals a day. No lunch. And my belt shrunk 1 1/2 notches. Quote
Members phkrause Posted September 18, 2009 Members Posted September 18, 2009 Yeah dgrimm and Gerry this true, I read an article awhile back that mentioned that lots of muslims where getting overweight because of this. pk Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted September 19, 2009 Members Posted September 19, 2009 I also read, dgrimm, somewhere in the Bible that God doesn't want us to fast! pk Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Tallmark Posted September 19, 2009 Posted September 19, 2009 I do a liver cleanse in the early spring and a kidney/bladder cleanse in the late fall. Each one requires 3 days of fasting. You have so many liquids and teas coming in that it's impossible to be hungry. Yes, I do it for health. https://web0.herbdoc.com/index.php?&c=1 Quote
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