Why Do Muslims Fast Only During the Daylight Hours of Ramadan?
In the Qur’an, the times for fasting during Ramadan are clearly set. One must fast from an hour before daybreak until sunset. Since this is the clear direction of the Qur’an, this is how most Muslims observe the 30 days of Ramadan. Usually Muslims who are fasting in observance of Ramadan take a light meal prior to daylight. In the evening they eat again. Part of this ritual fasting is to help take the focus on worldly things so the mind and heart are redirected toward spiritual things.
