Spirit of Islam · FASTING AS A SPIRITUAL CULTURE

FASTING AS A SPIRITUAL CULTURE

Spirit of Islam, May 2016, p. 23

By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan

Maulana Wahiduddin Khan is named as the default author of the periodical; a piece that carries another writer’s byline is credited to that writer.

Fasting is not a set of rituals. It is rather the adoption of the well-known principle—simple living, high thinking. Fasting helps one adopt this principle. Simple living refrains one from distraction, and high thinking is only another name for a distraction-free life. And, when one saves oneself from distraction, the result undoubtedly is high thinking. o Fasting symbolizes a lifelong culture of dedication. Precious Time It is unwise to waste and idle away your time. It is a waste of your life to spend your time on useless things. You should use your time on things that will benefit you in the true sense. Fasting The greater significance of fasting lies in its symbolism of an inner spiritual eagerness to make all kinds of sacrifices.

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