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Ah, well i want to fast to appreciate everything i have in life to be honest. I've got a lot compared to people living in poverty.

decent reason
what is lent, is it the same?

Reply 21

Nayzar

Original post by Alien Warrior

1000's of people fasting in hot countries have died of thirst, so no idea.

I would comment on the reliability of your source but thats besides the point. It is forbidden for us to fast in ill health so if that statistic is true then those poor people misunderstood their religion.

Reply 22

BristolFresher15

Original post by shawtyb

cardinal sin?

Just meant that its supposed to be very bad. (Drinking alcohol, but I'm sure you got that)

Reply 23

shawtyb

Original post by Aimen.

I appreciate that! x)

mostly because i cba or forget to eat :/

Reply 24

shawtyb

Original post by BristolFresher15

Just meant that its supposed to be very bad. (Drinking alcohol, but I'm sure you got that)

iv got a glass of wine right now...

Reply 25

Its Just That Dude

Original post by Alien Warrior

1000's of people fasting in hot countries have died of thirst, so no idea.

Interesting, especially since you are not meant to fast if it causes harm to yourself. For one to be dehydrated enough to die, they must have experienced serious headaches, dizziness and fatigue before dying. These are definite signs that one should break their fast for the sake of their health and

These people died because they went to extremes to keep their fast.

And Allah says in the Quran, extremists are doomed.

Reply 26

BristolFresher15

Original post by shawtyb

iv got a glass of wine right now...

Then you're apparently a blasphemer going to hell :teehee:

Reply 27

loveleest

I thought it was to understand the problems that starving people go through daily. They still eat anyway just at a certain times. I do think it should be an optional thing.

Reply 28

z33

Original post by shawtyb

decent reason
what is lent, is it the same?

i think that's giving up one thing like "i'm giving up chocolate for lent" so you don't eat chocolate for the entire duration of lent but fasting in ramadan is giving up food and water from sunrise to sunset every day for a month

Reply 29

Alien Warrior

Original post by Nayzar

They weren't ill when they started the fast. Going hours without drinking in hot countries can kill you very quickly.

Reply 30

Aimen.

Original post by shawtyb

mostly because i cba or forget to eat :/

Lol you aren't doing it for poor people man!
It's all about intentions, why not give out a few days to those needy ones by either fasting or giving out some charity?

Reply 31

shawtyb

Original post by BristolFresher15

Then you're apparently a blasphemer going to hell :teehee:

nice and hot :colone:

Original post by loveleest

I thought it was to understand the problems that starving people go through daily. They still eat anyway just at a certain times. I do think it should be an optional thing.

but people starving dont get the luxury of being able to eat at certain times, they starve round the clock...

Original post by z33

oh right, i thought it was to do with the easter bunny :/

Reply 32

z33

Original post by loveleest

I thought it was to understand the problems that starving people go through daily. They still eat anyway just at a certain times. I do think it should be an optional thing.

hm i guess it's forced privilege check

but if you are unwell/ travelling/ on your period/ it harms you then you're exempt from fasting :3

i quite like it tbh - got a summer beach body weight loss routine built into my religion :rofl:

jkjk

Reply 33

z33

Original post by Alien Warrior

They weren't ill when they started the fast. Going hours without drinking in hot countries can kill you very quickly.

doesn't matter what they felt like at the start - if at any point they feel unable to carry on they can break it

Original post by shawtyb

oh right, i thought it was to do with the easter bunny :/

oh is it - dunno i'm only saying what ive heard from friends xP

Reply 34

Marzy-Sama

Original post by shawtyb

this time, with a question

why do people fast?!

i just dont get it, why would a god want their followers to go hungry for the sake of themselves?

It's just to appreciate the small things in life, like food, and food deprivation is the best way.

It's to feel what being in poverty is like.

And scientific research has shown it has some really cool effects, like it can help prevent certain illnesses.

It's also really spiritual. You get to contemplate more on life and your actions if you don't have to worry about food. And food is kind of a big distraction if you ask me.

Reply 35

loveleest

Original post by z33

jkjk

I might join the fast for that reason tbh lol

Reply 36

Aimen.

Original post by Alien Warrior

They weren't ill when they started the fast. Going hours without drinking in hot countries can kill you very quickly.

It's solidarity man! Don't do it if you don't feel bad for the poor guys who die! Nobody actually forces you but imagine yourself in their place, others would do same to you!

Reply 37

shawtyb

Original post by z33

jkjk

why on your period?
doesnt pregnancy get included in the exemption list?

Original post by z33

doesn't matter what they felt like at the start - if at any point they feel unable to carry on they can break it

oh is it - dunno i'm only saying what ive heard from friends xP

i do like the easter bunny! :biggrin:

Reply 38

eden3

People already answered the question but why does it bother you so much, that's what's interesting...

Reply 39

loveleest

Original post by shawtyb

nice and hot :colone:

but people starving dont get the luxury of being able to eat at certain times, they starve round the clock...

oh right, i thought it was to do with the easter bunny :/