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My Faith 3 - Free Islamic Studies Textbooks

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Read and explain the following. T<br />

Sawm, or fasting, is the fourth pillar<br />

of Islam.<br />

The Arabic word Sawm means<br />

abstaining from something.<br />

When a Muslim observes the Sawm<br />

he abstains from food and drink<br />

from dawn to sunset with the intention<br />

of pleasing Allah.<br />

Sawm is another way of worshipping<br />

Allah.<br />

Sawm is not a new practice.<br />

Allah had commanded all people<br />

who were sent Prophets to fast too.<br />

Muslims fast during the month of<br />

Ramadan, the tenth month of the<br />

<strong>Islamic</strong> calendar.<br />

It is compulsory for all adult<br />

Muslims to fast in Ramadan.<br />

Children may fast too if they wish<br />

but it is not compulsory upon them.<br />

Sawm has many benefits.<br />

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LESSON 3<br />

FASTING

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