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5 important things to do before a fast

5 important things to do before a fast

There are some types of fasting that allow drinking of water throughout, but there are some (like the Islamic fast) that prohibit drinking of water and eating of food for long stretches of time.

RCCG 2017 Forty days fasting and prayer guide

RCCG 2017 Forty days fasting and prayer guide

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (Worldwide), Pastor E A Adeboye has said that the vocal word for 2017 is Surprise(s). He reiterated in his prophecies for this year that surprise may be positive or negative. The following are some guidelines and prayer points that you will find helpful during this […]

Day 9: Don’t fast yourself to death

Day 9: Don’t fast yourself to death

Fasting, basically serves three major purposes: to feel the pangs of hunger in order to have sympathy for the poor and needy; to curb the human frailty and develop utter dependence on Allah; and, above all, to reduce worldly distractions and focus more on closeness to Allah.

Day 8: Fasting without Salat

Day 8: Fasting without Salat

Fasting is intended to bring the faithful closer to God and to remind them of the suffering of the less-fortunate. It’s seen as a way to physically and spiritually detoxify by kicking impulses like overeating and concentrate on how to reach the creator. A time to detach from worldly pleasures and focus on one’s prayers. Muslims are expected to spend more time in religious activities than worldly affairs.