Why do Muslims fast for one month?
During the Islamic month of Ramadan, Muslims fast every day from the break of dawn till sunset. Not only does fasting teach good discipline, but it is also a type of worship that draws one closer to Allah (swt). This is done because the fasting person must not only abstain from eating and drinking, but also from any other strong emotional desires such as anger, behaving foolishly and sexual intercourse to name but a few. On top of all this, it gives one the feeling that people in poverty stricken countries have to deal with all their lives. There are many benefits to fasting and there are also many rules and regulations which must be strictly adhered to.
