Understanding Fasting

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Fasting is not just about food and drink.

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Fasting is also about good behavior.

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Key teachings to learn about fasting.

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Learn key Qur’anic ayat and ahadith about fasting and manners.

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Ayah from the Qur'an

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Surah Al-Baqarah Ayah 183: 'O you who have believed, fasting has been prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, so that you may attain taqwa.'

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Good Character in Fasting

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Whoever does not give up false speech and evil actions, Allah is not in need of his leaving his food and drink.

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Best behavior during Ramadan

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Controlling anger and staying calm

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Scenario 2: Telling the Truth

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Sara is fasting, and her friend asks if she has completed her homework. She hasn't done it yet and feels embarrassed to admit it. She considers lying. The right thing to do is to tell the truth.

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Helping Others: Bilal should offer to help his mother with preparing the iftar, even if he is tired.

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Bilal should offer to help his mother with preparing the iftar, even if he is tired.

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Scenario 4: Patience and Kindness

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Fatima should respond with patience and kindness, even if her classmate is upset and rude.

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Sharing with Others

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Kareem should consider sharing his snacks with his little brother, even if there isn’t much left, to show kindness and generosity.

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Controlling the tongue and actions during fasting

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Fasting involves being mindful of what we say and do.