Can a Muslim fast with an intention to lose weight during Ramadan?
The primary intention should always be to fast in obedience to Gods command. Experience show that some people lose weight, but others may not. It is recommended that meals eaten during Ramadan be light, but most people cannot resist sampling special sweets and foods associated with the season of fasting. In the multi-million business of weight losing in North America, many people are anxious of losing weight. There is nothing wrong if one were to achieve this as a secondary objective of fasting (:- Q: Isn’t it difficult to perform the fast in North America? A: In many ways, fasting in North American society is easier than fasting in areas where the climate is extremely hot. This year at least, the number of daylight hours will be less than when Ramadan occurs during the spring or summer. In Muslim countries, most people are observing the fast, so there are fewer temptations such as luncheon meetings, daytime celebrations and offers of food from friends. Many American Muslims would pref
