Originally posted by karoly aczelthen depending upon when it falls you either get an easy life (long nights), or you will have a real rough ride (long days). in Scotland we have this phenomena. in summer it is light up until eleven o'clock at night, in winter it becomes really dark at 3.30 in the afternoon.
What if you live near one of the poles and get really long days? (or nights?)
this is one of the aspects of Islam in that it reflects in its Holy books and practises , Arabic culture with an Arabic vision. Some claim that its tenets are universal, but i don't think that it is so simple.
Originally posted by robbie carrobieits a great practice for people of all faiths for those very reasons. I have fasted as long as 5 days without solid food ( I drank 4 meal replacement drinks a day). it puts yer blessings in perspective for sure.
it cleanses persons of in toxins that may have built up over time, it lets them feel what it is like to be hungry thus fomenting charity, it fulfils a religious vow.
Originally posted by duecerYeah I have read much different literature about fasting, and read many positive, cleansing type things about it. I'm sure it couldn't hurt for the spiritual aspirant.
its a great practice for people of all faiths for those very reasons. I have fasted as long as 5 days without solid food ( I drank 4 meal replacement drinks a day). it puts yer blessings in perspective for sure.
Its not for me though.
Originally posted by karoly aczelmany people, due to health reasons, will skip a meal at mid-day and use that time for reflection or meditation instead.
Yeah I have read much different literature about fasting, and read many positive, cleansing type things about it. I'm sure it couldn't hurt for the spiritual aspirant.
Its not for me though.