The Art of Fasting in Judaism? by uindy.edu
Fasting in Judaism is defined as total cessation from all food and drink. A full-day fast begins with sunset in the evening and continues through darkness of the next day. A minor fast day begins with the dawn and concludes at darkness.
The Art of Fasting in Hinduism? by uindy.edu
Symbolically, fasting is an act of sacrifice, in which one sacrifices food and hunger to God as a mark of devotion and surrender. Fasting purifies the mind, controls passion and the senses and checks emotions. Fasting, for many Hindus, is also a sort of penance as it provides a window to escape from sins.
The Art of Fasting in Buddhism by civilservice.blog.gov.uk
Fasting in Buddhism is not obligatory for its adherents. However, if Buddhists wish and intend to observe the uposatha (fasting) it is permissible. Thus, fasting in Buddhism aims not only to control oneself from eating and drinking, but includes all movements of the mind, speech, and body.
The Art of Fasting in Islam by brandeis.edu
Fasting generally entails abstaining from food, drink, and sexual relations from before the first light of dawn until the setting of the sun. Muslims are required to fast on each of the 29 to 30 days of Ramadan. If unable to fast, charity or fasting days outside Ramadan may suffice.
The Art of Fasting in Christianity by assets.speakcdn.com
Fasting is a spiritual discipline that is taught in the Bible. Jesus expected His followers to fast, and He said that God rewards fasting. Fasting, according to the Bible, means to voluntarily reduce or eliminate your intake of food for a specific time and purpose.
The Art of Fasting in Bahai by bahaiblog.net
The Baha’i Fast falls during the month of Ala–the last month of the Baha’i calendar. During these 19 days, Baha’is abstain from food and drink between sunrise and sunset. While this abstention from food and drink is a test of one’s will and discipline, the Fast is not just about abstaining from food. The Fast is, primarily, a spiritual practice.
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