thus increasing his sense of community and brotherhood Fasting also helps to improve peoples health, such as the elimination of fatty substances from the blood, decrease in the harmful activity of intestinal microbes and of uric acid, and so on But it should be -emphasized that all these benefits are not the object of fasting, As was stated earlier, we fast solely because God commands us to do so, as devout and obedient servants to His will
COMPREHENION
a Answer the following questions
1 When do Muslims fast?
2 Do all Muslims have to fast? Elaborate
3 What do we abstain from when we fast?
4 What special prayers are performed during Ramadan ?
5 What is known as the Lesser Festival?
6 When does it occur?
According to the Quran why is fasting ordained to us? 8 What are the primary benefits of fasting?
9 How do those who are well-off learn to appreciate the afflictions of the poor?
10 Are the physical benefits the object of our fasting or do we fast for another purpose?
b Decide whether the following statements are True or False T/F by referring to the information in the text Then make the necessary changes so that the false statements become true
1 All adult Muslims must fast whether they are healthy or sick 2 Muslims only abstain from food during Ramadan
3 Fasting is an act of pure submission to Gods command
4 The benefits to a persons health is the only object of fasting 5 Fasting frees us from the slavery of our desires and habits
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