Many religious groups, such as Jews, Christians, Buddhists, and Hindus, practice abstention – or fasting – in one form or another. Muslims also have a fast (called Sawm in Arabic), which occurs during the month of Ramadan each year. In this period, Muslims are required to abstain from food, drink, and sexual relations from first light (i.e. before sunrise) until …

The Month of Ramadan occurs in the 9th month of the lunar calendar. It is the month in which God Almighty revealed the first verses of the Noble Quran to the Prophet Muhammad (Peace and blessings be upon him). Able-bodied Muslims from all over the globe will fast from dawn until dusk and engage in increased acts of worship to …

Prophet Muhammad (Peace and blessings be upon him), above all else, was a great leader with a mission to deliver the message of Islam through the Quran which was sent as guidance to the world and to show humankind how to live. There is only one God to be worshipped and obeyed. Attain peace by sincere submission and obedience to …