fasting is when you do not consume any food over a period of 24-48 hours and it's usually practiced during some religious holidays or fundraisers
There's multiple reasons. It's an order from God; practice self control and discipline; practice patience; feel the hunger of the poor; gratitude for what you have; etc.
The three-fold discipline of lent is almsgiving, prayer, and fasting.
The three-fold discipline of lent is almsgiving, prayer, and fasting.
They practice prayer fasting etc
The traditional three-fold discipline in Lent is prayer, fasting, and alms-giving.
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Fasting and attending synagogue.
It is a sign of spiritual discipline! If you can fast for x amount of days, you are proving that you have some sort of self-discipline in the name of your religion. :)
Through years of practice and discipline.
Metrics to employ for best practice in discipline are clear rules. Once all employees know the rules be sure to adhere to them.
They hope they will be rewarded for fasting Ramadan by God mercy and forgiveness. In addition, they hope that fasting Ramadan develops in them self-discipline, self-control, and piety as well as continuous obedience to God and prophet Muhammad teachings and commands.