Fasting during Ramadan explained | Omar Suleiman and Lex Fridman

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Full podcast episode: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eICudIGLpsejfpI Lex Fridman podcast channel: kzbin.info Guest bio: Imam Omar Suleiman is the Founder and President of the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research and a professor of Islamic Studies at Southern Methodist University.

[@Aishawasabused420]

You Muslims are so confused. This is because your God is limited from day one of your religion, and you cannot get around this. On day one, your god did not know Muhammed could not read. The limited Allah does not know the unseen!!! So Allah asked him to read. He failed to make Muhammed read! So he tried a second time, Allah failed again! So he tried a 3rd time. Allah FAILED a 3rd time. If my god, the true god, asked me to read just once, I would instantly become the best reader in the world. You have a limited god from day one of your religion. Allah then has to come into his creation every 3rd part of night because he is limited and cannot hear a prayer from everywhere. But note, he has to enter his creation, and all Muslims say such an action proves Allah cannot be god. In another example, you Muslims say Allah entered his creation as a tree. Because he is limited, he can appear as a tree but not as human. This is because a human form is too difficult for him but a simple tree is not.

[@Aishawasabused420]

I fast 365 days and break my fast in the morning, it is called breakFAST. This is not true FASTing. True fasting is no food and drink 24/7. You taqiyya boys do not FAST, you time shift breakfast from 7AM to 7PM, you eat more and some of you get fat. You are deluded by your own taqiyya.

[@hami6196]

​@@Aishawasabused420 Your last no is 420 it's already shouting how you are.😊

[@Aishawasabused420]

@@hami6196 Stop imitating the best of the deceivers, the god of the false cult

[@idk443]

​@@Aishawasabused420Keep angry lol with your name.

[@djmohglojojo]

Im not muslim, but when i saw ramadan coming up on the calendar i felt drawn to it somehow. I started researching the dos and donts, how long does it last, what SHOULD i be doing and much more. After watching this video, i think i MAY actually do this. I been feeling blocked spiritually, and i think i could unblock myself with this time of fasting and reflection ❤❤❤

[@eblake81]

Oh, this is an interesting comment because I'm here for the same reason. I'm convinced that if your sincere intention is advancing your spirituality you will enjoy the process. Not that it won't be challenging, but it will be challenging more so in the way of when you run into obstacles while working on something you love - you'll just push through it because the obstacle is not your focus, your focus is what's on the other side of the obstacle and so you push through to achieve it. Contrastingly, people who think of fasting as simply not eating suffer greatly. Anyway, godspeed friend. I'm going to fast for Ramadan too.

[@mujtabamustafa2284]

May Allah guide you to what's best for you 😊

[@watchnlisten8139]

My only concern is hydration but definitely interested

[@mr.marshmello6699]

@@watchnlisten8139 Don't worry, Muslims have been fasting during Ramadan for centuries without any reported cases of dehydration-related deaths. Karim Benzema and Mohamed Salah are two famous Muslim footballers, who have managed to play full 90-minute matches during Ramadan without breaking their fast. May Allah guide you my brother

[@eblake81]

@@watchnlisten8139 that is called dry fasting. Done correctly, it is safe and has many benefits. Google benefits of dry fasting. It will make you feel more comfortable. And obviously the quality of food and types of foods you eat during Ramadan matter more than usual so you don’t want to feast on junk food during meal times. And as the other person said, Muslims have been doing this for hundreds of years. I think you’ll be okay. Good luck!

[@CompGeek007]

Dr. Omar Suleiman is one of the most articulate speakers of Islam. He encapsulated the beauty of Islam and Ramadan most eloquently. Alhamdulliah!

Best liar around

[@hyplerai]

I’m fasting with my Muslim friends, I’m not of the faith but I believe this is a good thing to do.

[@anasawitri2678]

That's such a nice gesture. There so many benefits you'll get from fasting.

[@ORRHART]

If you actually fasting, you are doing more than normal Islam requiers. They eat in evening/night/before sun rise.

[@ChiefSupreme6803]

Imagine your friend forgets to tell you that they gorge on mounds of food and drink at night and you end up dying from actually fasting lol

They gorge themselves 2 times a night. Most GAIN WEIGHT. Lol

​@@ORRHARTmost gain from 5 to 50 lbs during ragadum

[@intersalman]

The feeling of community you get when the entire community fasts is actually quite magical as well. Muslims feel much more connected with eachother when all of them are going through this same physical exertion.

[@andymatheson82]

Muslims don't actually fast they actually eat more, they just change the times they eat

[@elisabeth4342]

No, I've never fasted. I just wanted to thank both Lex and Omar for this talk. I truly enjoyed how calming, informative, authentic, intelligent, interesting and mature the conversation was. Thank you both!

[@elisabeth4342]

@@htownali Thank you. I meant every word.

[@htownali]

@@elisabeth4342 🙏🏽

[@mumshorts]

Join us Ramadan 2023! It's the best feeling in the world 🌎

[@theabuzerbharuchi]

try fasting this ramadan . I am sure u'll have muslim friends

[@solabby33]

Yeah especially when ppl are getting stoned...I bet that's the most calming to u...

[@mikestaub]

Fasting is under rated. Everyone should try it, even if you are not Muslim.

[@astralfluxaf]

I fast often. It makes me feel so much healthier and higher energy. I think diets and ways of eating are very personal to each individual. But I also believe fasting regularly can be extremely beneficial for a large amount of the population. Not all but a lot!

[@he92kan]

Islamic fasting is when you deprive yourself of fluids also... devastating to our bodies!

[@mikestaub]

@@he92kan that sounds dangerous

[@lnoorplaylist]

@@mikestaub nah even kids fast sometimes if they want to try. in our family we continue the whole ramadan fasting at age 14 or 15. I mean that's what was the case for all of my siblings except my one brother He's just lazy and my parents were lenient to him He's 20 and He never fasted for whole month till now lets see this year. I never fasted for whole month also but that's bcz of periods and we have to make up for those missing days after ramadan that's more difficult actually fasting alone.

[@lnoorplaylist]

@@he92kan How can it be fasting if you're drinking something.

[@ubaidmemon4564]

After the first 2 days you feel you can punch through walls with only a sip of water. The first 2 days of fasting are the hardest... it becomes so much easier and better after that. Your Days seem longer you can do more work, get more prayers in and have time to cook it just feels amazing.

[@SA-oq5lz]

​@Meech for yourself....so you have something to eat after you break your fast bro

[@itsmeyamenah2804]

To get the best of Ramadan, fast before the month to condition the body when you reached Ramadan your body get used to it and your energy is at its peak. ❤️

[@son_of_alandalus]

​@@itsmeyamenah2804 fasting right before Ramadan is actually phohibited,

[@itsmeyamenah2804]

@@son_of_alandalus interesting. 🤔 A day before I know it is so I didn't fast a day before. But days before that, don't think so. I need reference though can you?

[@magnesg1459]

@@itsmeyamenah2804 I think he's only referring to the day before.

[@VelvetCzar]

I'm not religious and I'm certainly not a proponent of organized religion, but Ramadan is one of those religious practices that not only is great for your body, but I've been doing it for 3 years now and it really is physically and spiritually tough, but it's great. Highly recommend it. Even if it's just one time. Worst case scenario, you're just healthier.

[@Ronaldofan_77790]

That’s awesome

[@echoesofdarknez]

My christian friends fast and we break fast often together . They wanted to try it out and they all agree it makes them more grateful and have more empathy for the poor.

[@everydayfun9531]

That's amazing I'm really glad that you guys tried out Ramadan may Allah (god) bless you for your struggles during the month of Ramadan!

[@yesthere5418]

It's really tough if you really do it in islamic term, not just no food no water, also no sex in any form including watching porn lol, no lies, no bad deeds in any form, never skip prays (we pray 5 times a day) and before Ramadhan ends, you must cleansing your money and fortune by giving 2,5% to the poor ( if your fortune reach some condition, if you poor, you the one who gets the donation). But after Ramadhan, we believe our sin is forgiven (but everything is up to God's decision).

[@mmalithefather1472]

Not drinking water all day and feasting at sunset is NOT healthy at all! Religious people are so delusional smh

[@TheSupremeTryhard]

The hardest part about fasting isn't the not eating part. But the waking up at 3 am to eat and drink enough to be energized for the rest of the day

[@Dontbustthecrust]

That is not fssting

[@TheSupremeTryhard]

@@Dontbustthecrust yes it is fasting it's called Suhoor before the fast.

[@acemd4589]

Suhoor hhhhh and went your fzmuly dont wzke u up 😢😢😢

[@tenzaemtade6146]

@@TheSupremeTryhard you don't need to wake up at 3 to eat, you can just eat right before going to sleep

[@SA-oq5lz]

​@@tenzaemtade6146 yeah I usually just eat at 11pm, like I'm about to do now lol

[@reallygoodsoil]

I’m not religious. But I saw the star and moon in the sky last night and felt a great love for people observing this special time ⭐️🌙

[@MohamedMohamed-tr2rz]

Quran 2:2 ❤️ Quran 3:3 Quran 67:23

[@safaem359]

I 100% agree, the best time of the year is Ramadan, It brings so much joy , the family gathering everyday , preparing food together ..I also feel so overwhelmed when I go to the mosque at night prayers..as hot and crowded it can get in the mosque, It feels like an empty, comfortable and peaceful place, You forget about anything related to real life, all your problems , literally ..The only thing I can think of during that time is how I'm so grateful to be a part of it...and sometimes I can't stop my tears, you just feel the presence of something , a soul .. everyone is just focused on themselves..and for me that one hour goes by so fast . I'd say the only hard thing about Ramadan is organizing my time and having balance, I don't get enough sleep and I get a little bit tired 😩 I'm saying this even tho I'm not the best muslim out there , not the most practicing but Ramadan is truly special.

[@Izzy_loves20]

That tiresome I feel it too, the most drinking water and food become normal after a few days nuts realistically I get 3-4 hours of sleep at best on my work day but that tiresome and crankiness is so rewarding it feels great and humbling and InshaAllah we get rewarded for that. It’s just harder cuz I work in the sun right on the beach so I think that also makes me more tired when I’m fasting

[@Izzy_loves20]

*the no drinking water and no food”

[@kletingmerah3069]

Once you get used to it, no food and no drink is definitely not a problem. The big problem for most muslims are to control the big temptation for not being patience enough. Controlling our temper is another challenge. Ramadhan is certainly a great time to reevaluate our characteristic, and be a better person.

[@andymatheson82]

Muslims don't actually fast they actually eat more, they just change the times they eat

[@sidekicklx1id]

Although i am a christian, i have such a high respect for islam

[@bigtiz26]

the respect goes both ways man

[@Grateful-1992]

Then you are misinformed on their beliefs

Really? The incest? The ok to marry children? The Hate for Christian people? The mass murder?

You are not a Christian. Sorry

[@jeffslote9671]

Then you know nothing about them

[@claudiasalazar5379]

Thank you so much for this ❤I’m a Christian but I admire how discipline the Muslims are and how dedicated they are to their beliefs. As a Christian I am going to take notes on this ❤️😘🌈🦄🧜‍♀️🕊️👑🌊

[@Sal_A]

A Muslims entire life is an act of worship. Worship does not just mean bowing your head 5x a day. Giving charity & helping the needy, marriage, cooking for your spouse, playing with your children, smiling, avoid smoking & drinking etc are all acts of worship. A Muslim means one who submit their will to God just like prophet Adam, Noah, Joseph, Moses, Jesus, Muhammad (peace be upon them all)

[@MissCupcakeslover]

What a beautiful comment, may God bless you and may you grow closer to Him 😊 kind greetings from a Muslim sister

[@blackpanthar906]

Ramadhan is the best time for self-reflection. It's also the best time to get rid of bad habbits like smoking. Muslims make up biggest group of teetotals on earth, that's people who don't consume alcohol or intoxicants.

[@solabby33]

​@@Sal_A even when they're stoning others, or murdering Baha'I people just bc they don't believe Mohammad is "the last messenger of God"? All of those are acts of worship I'm guessing..

[@solabby33]

I know what Islam is,,, u just stay a Christian...believe me...I lived among these people and it was the most life threatening experience I ever had to live through...it's beyond scary unless you become one of them and become as evil and barbaric...

[@saritasarit]

This is so true, as a muslim woman my favourite time of the year is Ramadan, it was as a child and even now, even though I don’t always fast as i have been pregnant always in ramadan so i choose to make up my days later on, i miss it so much.

[@lnoorplaylist]

6:30 exactly It's best time. When Ramadan finishes, We already start waiting for next one.😊😊

[@rudymurillo9334]

You don’t have to wait to fast again.

[@lnoorplaylist]

@@rudymurillo9334 feeling of Ramadan is separate from just fasting alone.

[@haroldb.3092]

To people saying it sounds easy... The not eating is easy but the no water is what gets you Hydrating is so important during this process especially if you're from a warm part of the world

[@htownali]

Facts appreciate it

[@osamadamarany5994]

I'm in Africa, it's always hard the first couple of days, but then you adapt, you distribute your intake at night, you eat things like Cucumber, watermelons, or bananas to reduce thirst during the day. After 3-4 days my body is on the new system (no breakfast, caffeine, water, waiting for the next meal, etc ...), so you shift your mindset and thoughts to the actual work you need to do.

[@worldeater1498]

Especially if you work a physically intensive job

[@4x4r974]

its super easy simply bc most sleep if off and overeat/ overdrink evening to night. day and night get turned upside down. literally cheating

[@morningmorning4479]

Do Muslim people have kidney problems . You need water 30 days no water during the whole day and then you drink any night so your basically up at night peeing . No sleep And your stomach is not ready for food at 3.00 am

[@intersalman]

I personally feel my body never gets to feel hungry throughout the yr. Ramadan allows my body to recalibrate its sensors. Resets the baseline.

[@itsmeyamenah2804]

Fasting makes new cells, medically or scientifically let say, whatever is prescribed to Muslims to do it is for their well being, wisdom from the eternally wise God.

[@MohamedMohamed-tr2rz]

Quran 2:183-185

[@atherk5949]

Most challenging and the best part of Ramadan fasting is to develop self restraint and God conscious beside numerous health and spiritual benefits.

[@andymatheson82]

Muslims don't actually fast they actually eat more, they just change the times they eat

[@jadbashar8815]

Feeding your body is easy and nowhere as fulfilling as feeding your soul. That’s why I love this month and look forward to it every year. Alhamdulilah ❤

[@009kabirshaikh]

I love the month Ramadan with my family ❤

[@weridoinYT]

SubhanAllah.. The way he described the month of Ramadan is very beautiful. I am a muslim and i didn't used to fast before because i was always afraid i wouldn't be able to complete 14/15 hours without hunger . But i now Alhamdulilah i am fasting and the lure of eating is still there but the cause of Fasting just feels bigger than anything else . From the outside world looking into this Ramadan PRACTICE. It must feel useless or torture but in reality you feel very composed and in control of your body that you have never been before . I highly recommend to non Muslims or to any one of different faith to atleast give it a try once just once have a meal just before sunrise and just get on with your life till sunset.

[@walidnassif9499]

Aside from fasting what ramadan really does (which is not really payed attention for) is the intense disruption of our daily routine, For a month our routine and lives is severely altered in a good way by the end of ramadan (if spent correctly) you will have a new energy for life sort of speak.

[@overlord165]

In Christianity fasting is also important and highly recommended for peoples of all faiths.

[@ZiIIous]

Well it's because it came from the same source. BUT do Christians fast for religious reasons too? No, because the Christianity is extreeeeeemely corrupted; therefore it's false.

[@rafsantan2333]

I read books of Christianity judaism islam , i can tell u that 90% of the messages , lifestyle is the same if ur a true practitian at the end of the day we all pray to the same god ( allah , the father , yeshua ) which is the god of adam abraham …..

[@Crazysho0ot]

It's because Islam is not a new religion It's continuous of the previous religions, most of the prophets fasting and all of them prayed like we pray now it's just people chose to change the scripture and the religion just to please their desires for that Quran was preserved bc it is the last messenge with the last messenger and the only one claimed to be to the all mankind bc the world became more closer to each other

[@JohnDoe-ic9ms]

​@@Crazysho0ot exactly man made to appease their lifestyle truth has no alliby for the creator know what we don't

[@ericpowell4350]

Wow, imagine if we did this during the holidays instead of the overeating and consumer consumption?

[@thewanderingmind3327]

Fasting = heightened senses. Everything you touch, taste, smell, think, etc. is empowered when your body is starving, because your natural senses are fully engaged. This is a biological survival instinct that is hardwired into every human, as we are simply animals and the urge to survive is paramount. When life is comfortable, we naturally relax our animalistic instincts, because we are in a heightened state of existence and no longer need to worry about a leopard eating us. No food = the body thinks it's dying, so it fully activates every sense we have, in order to increase the odds of survival. Grabbing (a) chicken at the grocery store is harder than in the wild. You will need all 6 senses at full capacity in order to survive as a human in the wild. When you are starving, the world becomes clearer. Your thoughts become closer to your reality. Therefore, it makes total sense that the most "spiritual" experiences that one can experience is during a time of starvation. Is it God that you are closer with during times of fasting? Or are you simply experiencing what it truly means to be Human, which is different than your day to day? Or is this God's way of reaching us in a world of distractions? Questions like this have led me astray of religion, however I am curious to hear religious people's thoughts on the matter.

[@kawhi6]

Kindly rewatch the video, Omar explained it to the t.

[@Ahmed-ii7up]

Great comment! Made me think.

[@rw3745]

@sub R0cky If you cant handle a religious debate, you shouldn't get involved.

[@MohamedMohamed-tr2rz]

Quran 2:28 Quran 2:183 Quran 2:185

[@WanderingMind_]

Hey you have my name.

[@TafooEdits]

As a muslim, I started fasting when I was 14 years old.

[@Ronaldofan_77790]

The best explanation! You feed another consumption! The spiritual one!!!! 👏👏👏👏 fasting and Ramadan is only for the strong! 🎉❤😊👏👏👏👏

[@jb894]

Just be smart. Be an atheist.

[@rssbkw]

The hardest part was playing football games at 3pm on a weekrnd during hot summer days, then having to wait another 6h until I could eat and drink. We fasted for 19-20h at that time in Scandinavia a few years back. Not recommended though! Thinking back, I can't believe I did that, it's insane. My coach prohibited me from playing when found out I was fasting. I was mad but happy now cause I destroyed my body with injuries later. Fasting now is peanuts in comparison to what I did at that time haha. alhamdulillah

[@gojo9971]

Ramadan Mubarak everyone!

[@BeeboHamido]

Not religious but the way the sheikh talks is comforting and welcoming. Definitely need more of him ‘cause the one I know just yell and push me away from religion.

[@narimanetadj7884]

Ramadan Mubarak ❤

[@LordBackuro]

Fasting is a genuinely healthy practice, everyone who isn’t Muslim should do it too, regardless of believe.

[@adelinaquijano1083]

I respect myself and my community.

[@ay-kae]

Excellent explanation brother

[@MohamedMohamed-tr2rz]

Fasting regenerates cells and facilitates miraculous healing. Some studies also say it helps neuroplasticity

[@BookNooksandpages]

I am a buddhist. I know better than to belive anything about religions in main stream media but I have lot of questions about islam. I appreciate this explanation so much. Thank you so much. This is the kind of insight I needed.

[@NathanielLongchallon]

This guy knows his stuff, very well put together, thank you for that.

[@saiyanveg]

Nothing to do with religion, but I've been on OMAD (one meal a day) since 2018 but I do drink water. My simple reasoning - people with sedentary jobs do not need to eat 3-meals a day unless you are a farmer or do physically laborious jobs or body building. Through this I believe you can attain self-discipline and mastery over hunger and set you up on the path to total self-mastery. You got one body, one life and one chance - why not master it and be the best version of it.

[@JohnDoe-ic9ms]

Discipline is needed in all walks of life what better than scripture to follow that doesn't lead to hedonism give charity be grateful be a good human to your neighbors and family and submit to your creator such a beautiful thing man

[@vital11122]

Ramadan fasting has scientific proof of benefit. Humans originally were crepuscular meaning they were hunting during dusk and dawn which exactly aligns with Ramadan fasting timing. I'm starting doing this whole year (everyday). It's awesome.

[@abchahine6053]

The hardest part is taking a nap after iftar and end up waking up to the sunrise

[@elkhalilmadani5889]

Ramadan is never torture. sure you may feel hungry or thirsty during the day but when sun goes down and you break your fast you feel great and as the days goes on you'll start to feel even better and better. science proved that fasting for 14 hours at least in benefecial to the brain and body. doing it for an entire month gives you mental clarity like you've never experienced before.

[@rihabrjab8563]

fasting really really helps with anxiety

[@marinnisu5665]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@ayblgr3202]

Ramadan mubarak

[@abd9233]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED BROTHER

[@MergedElement]

Ramadan Sleep all day and party all night for a month. When the sun goes down you can eat all you want. No wonder they love it.

[@techtodayyt1]

Crazy thing about this is you feel more energized cause of fasting and Ramadan that it is hard to believe

[@MrDemultiplexer]

Thank you, Mr. Suleiman, for a very clear and articulate explanation.

[@612ent7]

Fasting is a great thing for your health etc like discipline even attitude

[@joysulislamjony]

His voice is theraputic

[@Yoomee786]

Very well said. Its all i wanted to hear. I will get my certificate In sha Allah today after having Shahada last during the Rahab. May Allah make it easy for me, In Sha Allah

[@danyto]

Just realized before dawn you can eat anything and after sunset you can eat again so it's an inverted regular diet. Flipping your day diet to the night 😮

[@bilalhamurabi3362]

its not that difficult either. the first 8 hours you wont notice anything especially if youre used to intermittent fasting anyway. so you can eat at 5:30 and get your work day done without any trouble. then go to sleep and wake up for iftar. I really dont know why people think its hard.

[@EslamMohamed-wf2gq]

Fasting during Ramadan is another way of expressing your devotion to your creator You give out your time 5 times a day for prayers, you give out 2.5% of your retained money every year for charity and in Ramadan you give out your worldly desires for a whole month. This how Muslims submit to god Time , money and desire

[@LeviKerrison]

I’m not Muslim but I spiritually fast and fast with food 365 days a year. Fast with food for health benefits and the gratitude for good food when it comes as well as consumption fasting as often as possible. You need suffering or voluntary suffering in order to understand pleasure and joy.

[@LeviKerrison]

@@htownali provide the rules and I’ll try. Just no eating or drinking during day light hours for 1 month? I generally do it the other way around, no food after 5pm and no eating until at least 8am. If I did Ramadan I need water during the day to keep my blood pressure up and prevent UTIs cause I’m a cripple. What other rules are there? No technology or anything, I need to work to pay my mortgage, this won’t work. I’m connected to the spirit always and only listen to music strictly and I rarely watch movies etc.

[@htownali]

@@LeviKerrison If you are unable to fast due to your health, no worries. If your health will become worse then there is no need to fast. But here i provided link it will be under prohibitions during ramadan. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fasting_during_Ramadan

[@monsieurpatate1573]

@Toby Canning theres no rules on technology you can live as usual but no sex during fasting time, no cursing no backbiting no water or food no lying. Basically you have to control your mind and cleanse all the dirty behaviors

[@sarahjaded]

I am not Muslim or believe in any organised religion but fasting is one of the most spiritual acts I undertake several times a year.

[@sanobershahnawazalam3882]

My favourite month ramdan

[@jut8146]

Not least on the minds of Muslims is the hope that Allah forgives us our past sins, is pleased with us on the Day of Judgement, and that we escape punishment. "The Prophet ﷺ said: Allah says: Fasting is for me I shall reward for it. And the fasting person has two moments of joy: When he breaks his fast and when he meets his Lord. (Muslim)". This is from a branch of Hadith referred to as Hadith Qudsi where the Prophet (pbuh) relates what Allah says but not forming part of the Quran.

[@terryharle627]

The prophet also told a woman to stick her breast into a man's mouth whom she said was upset with her, wonderful man

[@seuconrado3365]

A question for any Muslims. What is Sunset to the Quran? I've been looking up the Google time of the Sunset for where ever I'm at, but is just when the sun is going down in the evening?

[@therealsherbek]

Hey bro, how are you doing? The time of sunset and sunrise depends on where you live. There is no exact time, we muslims fast according to a Ramadan timetable provided by higher Muslim communities(Authorities) every year.

[@seuconrado3365]

@therealsherbek hey bro, السلام عليكم, So what I've been doing is Googling the time of sunset at whatever location I'm at, at the time. But is the correct way, to break the fast as the sun is literally going down?

[@therealsherbek]

@@seuconrado3365 I am sorry bro, I can't give you the exact guideline on this as I haven't got enough knowledge yet on this.I am starting my fast at 5.00 a.m and breaking at 19.00 p.m. Maybe you can ask from Muslims living in your community.

[@firstname1831]

@@seuconrado3365you look up the prayer times in your location and whatever the time for Magrib prayer is, that is the time you break your fast

[@Glucose.fructose]

If you Google the name of your city and add prayer times or salah times then you will find a time schedule for each prayer. There is a prayer that is done around sunset time and it’s called maghrib. Check the time for maghrib prayer in your city and that’s time you end your fast. So for example if you live in New York, Google new york maghrib time and you’ll find the time

[@universityofknowledge5848]

When fasting is a lifestyle and not a month

[@jonmenfon7931]

whoever said time move fast ?? try fasting bro, that clock does'nt move, :) we practice fasting from childhood, and still the first week is tough, but man i cant wait for the next ramadan, insyaAllah

[@StephenVTran]

Is it alright if I try fasting for Ramadan but I’m not a Muslim?

[@sanahayyub5102]

Yes you can. All the best . Initially 2 days are hard .. then it does become easy.

[@StephenVTran]

I just did it for about 4 days, but just water. My Muslim friend is fasting for Ramadan but yeah it’s hard lol

[@BeeboHamido]

Fasting was not invented by Islam. Christians and Jews have it ,too; so yes you could even if you aren’t a follower of any.

[@mahnoormusharaf2199]

How eloquent is this man

[@slabzzz]

Watching this on an empty hangry stomach. It’s tough.

[@waywayz]

If you’re getting into fasting. A few pointers are Eat a lot during you’re eating period, eat nourishing food. If not, it will lead to headaches or crankyness. If you’re fasting not during Ramadan you can sip tea to make you’re cravings go away. And up you’re salt intake because you’re body will pee a lot of it out during the fast to fuel you’re body. Fasting is as rewarding as he says I would highly encourage it!

[@mr863yadig9]

Bismillallah

[@bballchart8398]

Correct me if I’m wrong but isn’t it total gluttony at night during ramadan?

[@imranbajrami8911]

I wish all year could have been RAMADAN

[@rabiibrahimi]

Just to clarify something. Muslims are not only the followers of the prophet Mohamed (PBUH) that is a wrong conception, muslims are everyone who believe in God and last day and it is a universal phenomenon which means other rational creature in the universe believe in the same source God as we do on our planet earth. So muslims are actually (believers name of the followers of prophet Mohamed (PBUH) - Christians followers of prophet Isa (Jesus PBUH) - Jews followers of prophet Moses (PBUH) and rest of the world (anyone who believes in God)). Islam is one religion that started with first Prophet Noah (PBUH) and ended with last prophet Mohamed (PBUH). It is a progressive message that have been evolving alongside human being evolvement. Peace and love to all my fellow humans

[@raindrizzle4ever]

So when can you eat or drink within the day during Ramadan? I’m honestly trying to learn more. I’ve been kinda pulled here….I’ve been really curious as of late.

[@ricekookie8244]

We do not eat and drink during daylight hours, so fasting begins at dawn (just before sunrise) and ends during sunset. The hours of fasting will differ across different regions. :)

[@nerminsnowhuseinbasic9340]

Somehow the start of video in school i remembered by think about God's will so Islam rules are 6 and Iman (faith) rules are 5.

[@albertntirenganya6280]

The good about Islam and Coran you have the full truth about name in it, sourate 2 al Baqara ( in rare phylozof there a word baraka in letter and the name Suleiman in it) and you have the other sourate 5 Al. Maaida (the served table)

[@robertcane7432]

i have fasted so much due to digestive issues, waiting until sundown to eat or drink isn´t hard at all. waking up early to eat and drink seems like youŕe just exploiting a loophole

[@razamughal4582]

Its not supposed to be hard. Allah wants ease for us. But in practical terms you will find it is hard in the summer. The countries that have an 18-20 hour day, T HAT IS HARD.

[@mohamadoz1325]

Fasting is the best thing ever

[@zayn6725]

It’s Ramdhan now. Congrats to all

[@Xeogt]

It doesn't sound like torture because every muslim I know entirely circumvent the purpose of ramadan by gorging after dark.

[@abdullahkuzhan7247]

Allah says, (I'm not quoting directly) that we should abide by the rules (dusk till dawn) but not go any further than that. For example, It's actually a sin to fast longer than you're supposed to, so when it's time to eat, you HAVE to eat. Don't do more than what's expected of you, Sunnet is obviously good, but not eating in the morning isn't Sunnet, it's just unnecessary torture, so if Allah gives me the opportunity to eat in the morning right before the sun rises, I'm going to do that. I'm not circumventing the purpose, fasting is already difficult, why make it more difficult by refusing to do something that's perfectly allowed?

[@UmarKhan-kd5hv]

❤I am fasting now

[@Marta1Buck]

my favorite fast is fast food.

[@omarchiguer564]

Make it your iftar! 🤣

[@everydayfun9531]

Bro binge chillin in iftar 😎.

[@abdisalamn6588]

Very beautifully explained!

[@mihail6446]

God bless those who fast, but the gluttony that follows iftar is just wrong imo.

[@ivanperea4381]

You look at the host and the guest and one looks extremely healthy while the other looks like he just woke up.

[@rikinablackfire]

Can you sleep during the day during Ramadan?

[@MultiTrickster121]

Yes

[@Erikawanna]

Lex, perhaps you wanna check out more about the healthy secret of Ramadhan fasting through the video of Dr Eric Berg DC. There're videos about fasting. Especially video about why the middle east has the lowest cancer in the world.

[@khalilshakur3402]

Ramadan Mubarak

[@antoniop5889]

I thought they would fast for days. So all they doing is intermittent fasting eating two times a day. I do this all the time

[@user-wb4yj6sw3k]

fast is from dusk to dawn, there is many non muslims that eat in shorter timespan, intermittent fasting is practiced for all year by many people everywhere

[@haikeaintiaani9183]

luckily finland is reasonably dark place in spring

[@wallywa2393]

10 percent of Fasting is abstaining from food and water

[@vance5466]

idk how it makes any sense im fasting and i genuinely genuinely hate it so much i became worst as a person i genuinely hate the fact how its “obligatory” to starve ourselves every day in a months thats terrible how is it right if i all day im constantly feeling like shit and i never after the fact was like “thats was great the turning pain and discomfort in my stomach and banging headache in my skull from lack of food was so humbling its amazing😊” no one in there right mind. if you see a big fiery meteorite coming towards earth, what are you gonna be like “well at least i didnt eat😊” dumb this is the only body i get in this lifetime but im only allowed to enjoy it when i die?! are you serious man?? how in the world is this uplifting if i feel like dogsh!t and agravated but for some reason when i ate i felt good i thanked allah for the food. how dare any so called “believer’s” try to dictate and try to tell me out i feel about god and righteousness and so far the religions seems so unnecessarily prudish rather than pious. these minutes hours and years are the only thing we have in this world that no one can ever get back.

[@nocheapdopamine725]

I smell a pajeet

[@jwayedalsherebi6065]

Its a test bro, and u are rewarded if u hate and doing it for god. However i know u hate it but scientifically it really clines ur body and it helps u to restrain ur thoughts and craves. So u train ur self to have a better control.

[@GingerBeerRonin]

That because you love the dunya more then the hereafter. May allah put you on a straight path ❤

[@MuhammadUSA12]

❤❤❤

[@stinger4712]

Fasting in Ramadan gives you a physical reset. For me: I lose weight BP drops Heart rate slows Lose appetite for crappy food

[@tollywoodchithralu7162]

I love you allah

[@johnromanello8989]

I been fasting way before ramadan, does that mean i still gotta fast during ramadan? Ya boy out here starving like marvin

[@SA-oq5lz]

Yes you still have to fast during ramadan even if you fast voluntarily during other times of the year 🙂

[@Yjs02-tx]

Consider the previos fasts as your practice.

[@jbl7207]

No water is tough to accept

[@omarchiguer564]

Think of it scientifically in that cleansing the whole body one month a year! It pays dividends though hard; but through determination, it’s doable.. If my seventeen-year old son, an athlete and advanced high school student, can do it, every adult can unless they’re diabetic or sick.. in this case, they don’t have to!

[@jeremywickwire565]

Just drink some electrolytes right before dawn. Problem solved!

[@everydayfun9531]

Just drink enough water before you start fasting!

[@SA-oq5lz]

As long at you drink enough water between sunset and sunrise you should be fine.

[@Uglier.]

This while soloing a box a cinnamon twists from dominos

[@lazhwardafsharzada]

Fasting in general also has health benefits, like detoxification of your body.

[@Kevin-xi6ts]

Wrong. You don’t know what you are talking about.

[@mshaikh7856]

@@Kevin-xi6ts Says a clown who is not a Medical professional.

[@saidouassou9030]

@@Kevin-xi6ts he does.. you don't..

[@rasheed9705]

​@Kevin Fasting indeed has many health benefits, it's been scientifically proven.

[@Kevin-xi6ts]

@@rasheed9705 bad science