Sawm - 4th Pillar Flashcards
1
Q
When do Muslims fast?
A
Just before dawn until sunset
2
Q
What month do they fast in?
A
Ramadan - 9th month of Muslim calendar
3
Q
As well as not eating, what else are they not allowed to do?
A
Drink, smoke or have sex
4
Q
Who doesn’t take part?
A
- children who haven’t started puberty
- pregnant or nursing mothers
- extremely sick people
- women during menstruation
5
Q
Why do Muslims fast?
A
- Overcome selfishness
- self control
- feel sympathy towards poor
- gain spiritual strength
6
Q
How can Muslims practice in the 21st century?
A
- Donate food and other things to charity
- give money to poor
- stop buying food from local grocery stores
7
Q
What does Sawm mean?
A
Fasting
