Muslims throughout the world began the month of Ramadan on 22nd August this year. When the sun goes down, Dubai the city of gold slowly basks into festive atmosphere. Here is a photograph of an illuminated building in Dubai Heritage Village.
Talking about Fasting:
Throughout the history religions believe that fasting or observing a disciplined diet has spiritual benefits and brings people closer to God. Christians, Muslims and Hindus do believe that fasting has numerous spiritual benefits.
The Holy Bible states that Moses, David, Jesus Christ and Elijah fasted for up to 40 days. Mathew 17:21 mentions the need for prayer and fasting.
Fasting has played key role in the spiritual journeys of Buddha, Mohammad, Mahatma Gandhi etc. Plato & Socrates had recommended fasting for increasing mental & physical health.
Fasting helps in attaining freedom from sickness, anger, hatred, frustrations, worries and sick emotions. Experts say that fasting provides: (1) Increased energy (2) Calmness (3) Improved concentration (4) Sound sleep and (5) A total feeling of wellbeing.
Just as there is time for sunshine and time for rain, there is time for feasting and time for fasting too.
Talking about Fasting:
Throughout the history religions believe that fasting or observing a disciplined diet has spiritual benefits and brings people closer to God. Christians, Muslims and Hindus do believe that fasting has numerous spiritual benefits.
The Holy Bible states that Moses, David, Jesus Christ and Elijah fasted for up to 40 days. Mathew 17:21 mentions the need for prayer and fasting.
Fasting has played key role in the spiritual journeys of Buddha, Mohammad, Mahatma Gandhi etc. Plato & Socrates had recommended fasting for increasing mental & physical health.
Fasting helps in attaining freedom from sickness, anger, hatred, frustrations, worries and sick emotions. Experts say that fasting provides: (1) Increased energy (2) Calmness (3) Improved concentration (4) Sound sleep and (5) A total feeling of wellbeing.
Just as there is time for sunshine and time for rain, there is time for feasting and time for fasting too.
Photograph by: Robert Fernandes, Udyavar.
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