I fasted for 7 Days for Ramadan as a non-Muslim (life changing!)

[@JessicaVianaa]

I enjoyed making this video so much ✨🙏 a very happy Ramadan to anyone taking part this year 🌜 A special thanks to @AsoomiiJay for teaching me so much about Ramadan (our video call was packed with knowledge and it pains me that I could only include tiny bits to keep the video from being too long!)

[@Salambrothersister]

it's a great honour for all the Muslims around the world that you have made such a beautiful educational clip. Thank you my dear friend

[@aminaishaq]

May Allah swt bless you...

[@ginaamr1179]

You are such a sweet and tolerant person 💕 💗 Wish you a blissful day !!! May Allah Protect you in this pandemic. BTW. I recommend this book to you (a brief illustrated guide to understanding Islam) It available online. It is interesting,brief yet has alot of info about Islam. Hope you check it out and enjoy it !!! Bye.

[@lalrinmawiapuia5914]

Fasting can change life you don't need to involve religion

[@harrysolis4468]

Eid Mubarak

[@antoniamorzenti4191]

I did the same thing several years ago when I lived in Senegal (meditation instead of prayer, and only did 2 weeks) Alhamdoullilah now I am Muslim and get to fast alongside my brothers and sisters every year. May Allah continue to show you the light and guide you to Islam 🙏

[@insthehuffle]

MashaAllah

[@Gstunna-]

mashallah

[@TariqKhan-mc4ld]

Ma sha Allah❤

[@fatoulaura]

Ma sha Allah ! ❤

[@amysale1]

Tabaarak Allah, this is truly amazing

[@imrebeccap]

I fasted with a Muslim coworker as a non Muslim because he missed the experience of breaking fast with a group (due to covid) so a bunch of us planned for a day. A couple of us prayed at the prayer times (myself included) a couple meditated. We gathered a bunch of food and went to a break room and broke fast together. It wasn't that bad honestly because I made sure to drink LOTS of water before hand.

[@mermaidatlantica]

I bet that meant so much for your coworker!

[@pranavinissan]

That was so very nice of you and your coworkers to do that. 😊❤️

[@AnaMartinez-kx1wx]

I did Ramadan for 2 years...while in college, ate ramen 🍜 in the morning between 6-7am,the classes,then worked,studied all fucken day at school campus until I came home after 11pm, then ate ramen 🍜....I did it cuz I was broke mostly the whole year....you telling me I did Ramadan unconsciencelly just by being born into the lower class and trying to get a. Education I couldn't really afford but did what was nessacery to push forward in life? All while being unreligious ( I've been a so called atheist since I was 10years old)...and yes my head would hurt from not eating...it fucken sucked but the moment I ate those noodles? The world made sense again...I did this shit for 6-7months straight because I couldn't actually afford food except ramen noodles because tuition,gas,bills, and sometimes sending money to my family took it all, and it didn't help my roommates where mooches. Lol I'm barely learning about fasting in the Muslim culture...and I'm starting to realize I did some Muslim fasting just by trying to go to college and get my bachelor's of science LMAO

[@evannasong8356]

I’ve been trying to fast for longer periods of time. It’s so hard.

[@cinnabeld8284]

What a beautiful gesture , May Allah reward you 🌸

[@marlenejaime1968]

I am a non Muslim teacher. This year I told Three of my students that I would join them in fasting. Im a little nervous about not being able to drink water but I'm looking forward to going through this experience.

[@juntoringo]

Awesome! Good luck, hope all is going well

[@WandererinAqaba]

Wow that's amazing. Please tell us your experience :) if my 5 year old can do it. You can too.

[@MissHimbeere]

How did it go? :)

[@doniaahmad7545]

Seriously 😂 a five year old No no no no unexceptable !

[@doniaahmad7545]

Nervous don't even think about it FR not drinking water huh you all are like this

[@hguigsami]

One of greatest thing about ramadan. Is that you rediscover how delicious your daily food is. We learn to apreciate the value of the daily things we have and be thankful for them.

[@موسى_7]

Very true, I used to find food very boring a month ago, then Ramadan started, so my interest in food returned.

[@dawnnwalker2596]

My favorite coworkers are all Muslim and I want to fast with them to challenge myself. This video was very insightful and inspiring. Thanks ❤️

[@doo3680]

Good luck!

[@sirinebendaif-ol3it]

Mashallah mashallah 🥰 it’s not difficult at all , you can do it may Allah guid you my sister 🤲🏻🥰

[@fatumah.916]

You can do it! my non-muslim co-workers used to do it with me at my old job. It is one of the best memories from my time at the job.

[@petej4752]

I was also thinking of living like in tha ramadan. I would like to think of the homeless. Just like you think of the poor. But most poor are also homeless. So I will wake up in the moning and go to be around the homeless. I will beg at the street and eat what they do. I will be around them all day. But when it get cold in the eavning I will go back and sleep at my 5 stars hotel. Then I do like the ramadan. Think of the poor but eat as much as people do at christmas but here it's for a whole month. It's not helthy for your body. If you don't eat you don't get closer to any god. It's only hallucinations. Wake up

[@doo3680]

@@petej4752 hello, I just want to say why would you go begging and take alms from people when you know that this alms could have been given to someone more in need than you, and why would you go to a 5-star hotel when evening comes, if you are homeless, you won't have the chance to dream about a night in a five-star hotel, instead, you'd better go to your home and donate the money you would have spent in the hotel, after all this I don't support your idea you have to be logical and know your class in society if someone goes begging during the day and goes to a 5-star hotel in the evening this only makes this person occupied, instead you can go and give homeless people some meals or something to wear also I want to tell you that fasting in Ramadan is not a hallucination, but in fact, it is a very beautiful thing that helps us teach ourselves discipline and feel poor. Ask yourself why Ramadan was not fasting for one day but for a whole month. The answer is that it teaches you discipline which helps people build good habits and get rid of the bad ones in addition to feeling poor. Fasting works to purify the body of many toxins and many Among other benefits, and you can search in Google and see many benefits. I also ask you to show some respect for the religion of Islam, because hallucinations do not ask a person to help the poor, liberate slaves, and appreciate the environment and every creature around him.

[@ibziahmed9750]

Mad respect for this woman . I am muslim and i understand a weeks fasting is a mammoth task . So big respect. You got a week detox on body too 👍

[@theonematrix2001]

It's not mammoth task dude, as a non Muslim i have fasted daily from last 6 years with meditation for 22 hrs i have food only for 2 hrs...

[@opinion7241]

Even water is forbidden. Not just food.

[@reya720]

@@theonematrix2001 yes it is it is very tough its not simple

[@caramelcheezit6978]

What are you detoxing

[@fardanalfarisi2936]

@@caramelcheezit6978 regenerasi sel dalam tubuh.

[@shameela7975]

One of the toughest things about Ramadan is the lack of sleep since we do late night prayers and then wake up early to eat and pray before dawn. This year, we appreciate our food, shelter and safety more as we see Palestinians and others around the world with none of these things that we take for granted.

[@abshahin]

تحتاج أن تنام وقت الظهيرة وساعتين قبل الفجر بثلاث ساعات

[@mohhosny]

indeed, that's why during my whole life. I can't sleep and wake up to take Suhour. I do eat my Sohour before I get to sleep around 12:00 to 1:00 am, then sleep, just wake up for drink water then Fajer pray and back to sleep.

[@zartjour]

I think it's all about organizing your time:time for tahajud, time for sleep, time for suhur.. Keep your phone and tv away as much as you can

[@musafir123]

It is your fault you should sleep after taravih and wake up at sehar you can sleep 5 to 6 hours easily

[@mohhosny]

@@zartjour yes you are right, but I am talking about the days of Ramadan before the last 10 days with Tahjoud. the last 10 days has a different arrangement. tv I already don't see except of checking the news specifically for Gaza.

[@MKMReviews]

Thank you for doing this video. It is so inspiring to put this out there. I’m am Muslim and I always cherish the people who going out of their way to learn about a new religion and culture. Much love

[@JessicaVianaa]

Thank you so much for the support Nadine 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@AnaMartinez-kx1wx]

I did Ramadan for 2 years...while in college, ate ramen 🍜 in the morning between 6-7am,the classes,then worked,studied all fucken day at school campus until I came home after 11pm, then ate ramen 🍜....I did it cuz I was broke mostly the whole year....you telling me I did Ramadan unconsciencelly just by being born into the lower class and trying to get a. Education I couldn't really afford but did what was nessacery to push forward in life? All while being unreligious ( I've been a so called atheist since I was 10years old)...and yes my head would hurt from not eating...it fucken sucked but the moment I ate those noodles? The world made sense again...I did this shit for 6-7months straight because I couldn't actually afford food except ramen noodles because tuition,gas,bills, and sometimes sending money to my family took it all, and it didn't help my roommates where mooches. Lol I'm barely learning about fasting in the Muslim culture...and I'm starting to realize I did some Muslim fasting just by trying to go to college and get my bachelor's of science LMAO

[@gogadgetgo3125]

@@AnaMartinez-kx1wx Theres a component in Islam thats called intention. 'Niyah'. Look it up.

[@Tragic.Kingdom]

Are Muslims allowed to discover other religions ....?

[@makesmewannadie647]

​@@Tragic.Kingdom what do you mean? I mean if you are curious about something you Google about it right? But doing another Religions activity i wouldnt be 2 Sure if that is allowed

[@hanamohammad9674]

Thnxz to all the non Muslim people who are going out of their way to fast with us and respecting our religion wish u all the best🥰🥰

[@coderide]

Yeah that’s the beauty of humanity, will islam followers do the same for other religions? 😅

[@khlddjil8228]

@@coderideactually muslims have to respect other religions it says in the quran 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@khameisproduction]

Fasting in Islam is more about controling yourself more than feeling the poor, yes feeling the poor is a part of it, but the main reason is to know how to control your instincts for the food ( to feel the poor ), for the sex ( to know how yo control you sex need ), and so on, as a Muslim I'm so happy the you did this video, thank you for sharing a part of our culture to the world ❤❤❤

[@elyakinbiAllah]

It's how to control desires and learning being patient, more you fast more you gonna be patient and control your desires and yourself.

[@fatimamuhammedtranslations6543]

and let me add one small point, its also about how far are you ready to obey and give away every thing you desire and yet give more just to obey with love and that is a a great concept♥

[@Dizoliot]

It's about God consciousness (taqwa) and that Allah swt prescribed fasting on us as he did the previous nations and prophets. These are the main reasons, all other reasons are different wisdoms but not the main purposes. And Allah knows best.

[@temptemp4174]

Very good way to build discipline in yourself. I encourage everyone to try it including non Muslims, it will make you a better and stronger person by the end of it.

[@abdelmuttalebtaloba2136]

all what you know is totally wrong ,if its to feel the poor then why poor people fast ,if it is to control sex need then why elder people fast and husky boys and girls as well

[@nilayduran9351]

As a muslim i want to say i am so grateful for all ways you choose to explain ideas and meanings of fasting in our religion . I really enjoy to watch this video. Best wishes! 🌸

[@asifmahmud3859]

This is one of the best Ramadan blog by any non Muslim I have ever seen. She presented the true spirit of the Ramadan in most meaningful way possible

[@nsahib12]

I am a Muslim and I’m only 3 minutes in and this has warmed my heart so much. ❤️

[@nafisachowdhury3687]

She has done extensive research on this before participating, mad respect.

[@samdiwan1609]

You are so cultured and respectful and I have so much respect for you. Thank you for being apart of Ramadan❤

[@zeded509]

Try to avoid spicy dishes and chilli, because after fasting through out the day. If you intake spice and stuff in empty stomach that might ruin your health. Allah bless you and massive respect💙

[@JessicaVianaa]

Thank you for the advice! I broke my fast every day with three dates and water, which I think helped avoid that :) And thank you for watching and for the support! 🙏🏻

[@driqrailahi6610]

@@JessicaVianaa breaking fast with dates or water is also a sunnah of our Holy Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).. You did right Ma sha Allah .. Alot of people here in Pakistan also break their fast with dates mainly.. Love the way you talk 😇 lots of love from Pakistan 🇵🇰

[@Pyongyang4948]

I fasted with.l a coworker of mine and we had sex at the end so worth it

[@CynthiaAishaMeguid]

I can only imagine how challenging it must have been to fast for 7 days, especially as a non-Muslim. But it's so inspiring to see you stepping out of your comfort zone and experiencing something new. Hats off to you!

[@JustMorad]

Thanks for sharing your experience. As a Muslim, it is nice to see how people from different beliefs experience fasting

[@geekbeard]

Hi Jessica, utmost respect to you for fasting 7 days. It's no easy feat and just wanted to say a big well done! Ramadan Mubarak to you too 💚

[@JessicaVianaa]

Thank you so much for watching and for the support and kind words. A blessed Ramadan to you 🙏🏻

[@sarajevophotofest]

This video is amazing! Thank you so much for sharing your experience. As a muslim woman, and someone who is fasting during Ramadan from a very early age it was beautiful for me to see how you took this task seriously and did your research properly. Many muslims that I know only fast from food and water but it should be so much more! Watching this (during Ramadan, now) I felt the whole time like I wish I could invite you for iftar, because Ramadan for us is also sharing and getting together. My family lives a very fast life and we rarely get together and eat at the same time, but during this month everyone finds time! We invite friends, family, neighbours, or just go out to public places like parks, bring food and break fast with other people. I live in Bosnia and we have many religions here, so my non muslim friends sometimes prepare iftar for us or come break fast with us. If you ever come to Bosnia, I promise I will cook and share food with you!

[@diamondsgal76]

Ooo Bosnian iftars are just amazing, and I love Bosnian food and culture so much… Beautiful people with huge hearts. Much love from Istanbul and Ramadan Mubarak ✨❤️

[@blobster91]

Thank you for representing us in a positive light for a change. Massive respect.

[@mykitkat1497]

I am a Muslim and seeing somebody who is non Muslim trying to fast is making me feel really respected and understood.Many people see fasting as a really unhealthy torture but its actually quite the opposite. Its a nice Detox for your body, a way to teach your soul to be patient and to be thankful for the things you have. Its also a way to understand the poor but when you think about it we can't truly understand what they're going through because at the end of the day you just have to stay hungry till sunset while the poor doesn't no when they're next meal is going to be. I really like this video of yours and I love how u try to understand other religions, cultures and traditions. I hope u have a nice day. Bye :)

[@akiwifer]

This was such a sweet video to watch, even two years later! Thank you for being so open and kind about your experience! Ramadan Mubarak everyone!

[@simmran01]

Glad I have company! I am also watching this 2 years later😅 I am so amazed at how beautifully & respectfully this was done❤️

[@felreizmeshinca7459]

Thank you for being very delicate, respectful, understanding & sincere in your approach. Sorry for commenting on an old video though.

[@MotherlyEssence]

This is so interesting to watch! I am Christian, and I am learning about fasting and how people do it in different cultures and lifestyles! It's an interesting journey for anyone that does a fast, weather spiritual or for health reasons! Thanks for this!

[@Ishrahhadin]

This is so well informed! What a lovely way to learn about Ramadan :D

[@thinkbeforeyoutype7106]

Just came across your video about Fasting in Ramadan and I just wanted to say, Thank You and may Allah continue to BLESS you as well as all of us sis. Assalaamu Alaykum (Peace Be With You).

[@ZahidKhan-yy1oz]

Thank you so much for your sincere efforts in making such a lovely clip about Ramadan 😍😍😍😍

[@JessicaVianaa]

Thank you so much for watching 🙏🏻

[@BlueMelonCream]

This made me so happy! Finally some positive representation - thank you SO much Jessica, from the bottom of my heart

[@JessicaVianaa]

💖💖💖

[@manalkhader5728]

Good for you Jessica :) loved your experience! Fasting makes us so humble and so appreciative.

[@Grimsded]

Just putting it out there but as a new thing fasting can be soooo difficult, I've been fasting since childhood and since we are surrounded by snacks and regular mealtimes it's all you look forward to. However now being an adult it truly does become a mindset. When I'm fasting it's an automatic response not to think or worry about food unless I'm planning for when fast opens or closes. It gives you a lot of mental freedom to focus on other things you want to do around the clock. Not to say the stomach won't distract you 😂 especially as you get closer to opening fast time.

[@AnaMartinez-kx1wx]

I did Ramadan for 2 years...while in college, ate ramen 🍜 in the morning between 6-7am,the classes,then worked,studied all fucken day at school campus until I came home after 11pm, then ate ramen 🍜....I did it cuz I was broke mostly the whole year....you telling me I did Ramadan unconsciencelly just by being born into the lower class and trying to get a. Education I couldn't really afford but did what was nessacery to push forward in life? All while being unreligious ( I've been a so called atheist since I was 10years old)...and yes my head would hurt from not eating...it fucken sucked but the moment I ate those noodles? The world made sense again...I did this shit for 6-7months straight because I couldn't actually afford food except ramen noodles because tuition,gas,bills, and sometimes sending money to my family took it all, and it didn't help my roommates where mooches. Lol I'm barely learning about fasting in the Muslim culture...and I'm starting to realize I did some Muslim fasting just by trying to go to college and get my bachelor's of science LMAO

[@sarajevophotofest]

This! You are so right! I am a morning person and I usually eat as soon as I open my eyes, and on regular days I am sooooo hungry by noon already, and if I don't eat by 3 or 4 my body literally starts shaking. When I am fasting (especially after few days into Ramadan) I don't feel the hunger at all, I don't miss coffee... It is simply the focus and intention that gets you through the day easily on those days. Also I am usually nervous when I don't eat, during Ramadan, I am Buda. :D

[@lisaut96]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 my 2nd Ramadan, I just loved this and how humble you are 💜

[@kiaj.d.5855]

It’s my 6th and it keeps getting better!

[@xnapoolxna4890]

You know if you do the early morning prayer along with extra 2 rakah, you dont need to meditate. The spiritual state you stay when praying remembering your lord and calmness is 100x better than your normal meditation.

[@laylanaji8328]

This is so beautiful. As a Muslim it encourages me to want to try traditions and practices from other religions. If only we all made an effort to learn more about each other in sure we would come to the realization of how similar we all are and increase our respect and understanding of each other ❤️

[@niki_singing]

loved hearing your reflections and experiences!❤

[@mikapeach1]

What a great video ! This is my first Ramadan and I have already learned so much and working on becoming a much better person. We are so privileged and often times forget how blessed we are. I love that you showed you made a mistake... I have made many mistakes and all of my friends we encourage each other to just do our best. I look forward to more of your videos 😍

[@marigold1901]

I watched your video with respect and admiration! You tried fasting with an open mind and open heart, and shared your experiences in such kindness. May God bless you!❤

[@jonmath4182]

Many many congrats on successfully completing your 1 week fasting tryout, but more so on having an honest willingness and the readiness to put all the efforts to understand at least one big aspect of Islam, and furthermore having subsequently the sense of appreciation for the meaning behind the whole practice 👍 We would be very blessed if a kind hearted and strong willed person like you eventually do embrace Islam, there is no compulsion of course, but we pray to God that fine day will come InshaAllah. In the meantime I wish you and your loved ones, all the best, may you continue to be kind and strong. Take care ✌️

[@cryptogenie01]

Beautiful video and I loved the way you showed respect to Muslims

[@Rajasalamkhan786]

Ramzan mubarak ✨️ 💖

[@salmaraheem5894]

Loads of respect and affection for doing this! You've really explained the gist of all that is important in Ramadan- well done!

[@everythingshareable]

Watching you fast has thought me a little more about fasting even though I was fasting for 15 years now. I love your videos by the way, I hope your channel grows.❤️

[@JessicaVianaa]

Thank you so much for the kind words and support 💞🙏

[@tornadovideoss]

Allah protect you i like to hear people try to fast even if they non muslim and EID MUBARAK

[@SwitzalGame]

So proud of you! People think its easy until they have actually experienced it.

[@aliaqadri2452]

I find it so amazing that you were curious and wanted to learn about islam and Ramadan. Bless you, thank you for sharing your beautiful insights

[@kashishfatima581]

we can see just how truly grateful she is for her meal after she breaks her fast. That's what Ramadan is all about, gratitude.

[@insaafmohedeen4436]

This made my heart so happy! 😊 thank you for being so graceful and respectful ❤

[@Taesune]

This was so cool!! it's so nice seeing a non-muslim try fasting and learn about Muslim culture!! it's a very interesting culture that's worth learning about ❤ for me, fasting used to be hard, but you get used to it over time! this video is getting me hyped for Ramadan. Can't wait!

[@Tragic.Kingdom]

First and foremost fasting is not exclusive to Islam or Muslims only . Existed prior in many culture and religions and still do ....

[@Taesune]

@@Tragic.Kingdom Damn that's an old comment.. Anyways, I agree. I was talking about the type of fasting muslims do specifically in Ramadan though

[@Tragic.Kingdom]

@@Taesune cool ....yes it's interesting esp when the Ramadan falls in the summer - June, July, Aug And given the long long days in the artic, Scandinavian countries , north pole entities like Iceland, Greenland, Russia, Mongolia, Alaska .....etc etc Where some days are 20-22 hrs light . I guess Allah assuming the earth was flat vs round ..... didn't predict the predicament 🙏🏼

[@Taesune]

@@Tragic.Kingdom I'm not sure if I understand your comment but I don't consider myself Muslim anymore. I am agnostic-atheist.

[@Tragic.Kingdom]

@@Taesune 👍🏼

[@timecop73]

Ramadan Mubarak from Saudi Arabia 🙏🏾🌙

[@SparrowHawk2009]

I have tears in my eyes for the respect you have show by trying to fast. Also think about ALL the other benefits of the Muslim lifestyle. I hope and pray that God opens your heart to accept islam, ameen.

[@aaishaismail5717]

Ramadan Mubarak 😊 It’s anazing to see you take the chance to try this out! As we grow older the repeated Ramadan’s teach us though, it’s not just about the food and drink, in fact, it’s almost not about it at all, but it’s about learning to be grateful, learning to be a better version of yourself, and becoming closer to your religion Finding peace Finding sanctuary The prayers are essential but even so if one lies while fasting, the reward of that fast is negated So it’s that important to improve oneself To give charity Even if that charity is one smile Because you never know how much. Of a burden you may lift from a random stranger when you smile at them and they smile back It’s a beautiful month of learning and a reset for all of us really Honestly for the health benefits physically and mentally, I’d encourage anyone who’d like to fast, even just a week like she has courageously done here, try it out Like meditating for each prayer time, which was amazing by the way love that, maybe pick up a habit Pick up soemthing you want to keep with you all the way And if you need to break your fast don’t be hard on yourself But try be resilient It builds character in such an amazing way

[@mrsd2143]

Dear Jessica. Just wanted to say that you’re an amazing soul 💖

[@natalienajjar7363]

Thank you so much for sharing...this is an amazing video discribing the experience, the sentimental value and all the other benefits in a simple understanding way.... we really appreciate this act from your side and how i enjoyed listening to your video 😊

[@M-is-Muslim]

Peace) I’m Muslim and it’s my third fasting of Ramadan, my first time was so unique, I wish I could have same experience and feels, but I think nothing can’t be compared with first one..

[@zmordamessioui]

I appre(ciate the fact that you mentioned the charity part at the end

[@melisanandy]

Love this been fidning Islam a little intriguing and youve definitely warmed my heart here

[@jabah126]

Such an inspiring video. Much respect for your efforts. I'm into day 9 of fasting now. I'm British, and reverted to Islam 18 years ago. Thank you for the very good interpretation. For me, I've so much more energy when fasting and mind clarity. Yes correct, suhoor must be before the fajr prayer, first prayer of the day.

[@mockingbird2246]

Thank you for this video. I am also a muslim and I appreciate that you try it and try to learn the right way. And I like your what I eat a day videos🥰thanx for those also

[@JessicaVianaa]

Thank you for the kind comment 💖

[@raeesakarim3046]

I am muslim and I’m so happy watch this video. U are a genuine person. I need it thank u for making this video for all to see

[@Samuraijackwithabeard]

its always great to see a non muslim being interested and participating in islamic stuff, may allah guide you and everyone to the right path

[@justreelme2176]

I'm a Muslim and I'm watching this video in Ramadan while taking my suhour, I really thank you for all the information you searched for so that you learn about Ramadan before fasting

[@MubasherSMalik]

Very nice video and an open minded way of looking at this. I had non-mislims fast with me for the whole 30 days and they felt they learned and gained a great deal. I would humbly suggest to try that next year as that will provide an even deeper insight [Insha'Allah]. All the best.

[@JessicaVianaa]

Thank you for your kind comment 🙏 I don't have yet many close friends who are Muslim but it's definitely something I would love to do in future years because, while this experience was rewarding, I did it by myself only. But knowing now that Ramadan is rooted in such a spirit of solidarity and compassion, I'd love to complete the fast for a full month while supporting someone else and sharing the rewards together. Thank you so much for watching!

[@breadman5048]

Nice - it’s cool when friends fast for a day. But fasting for the week you really get a true experience!

[@МавлюдаМансурова-м5е]

Thanks for mentioning restrictions besides food and water! It is so much important! God bless you

[@gogadgetgo3125]

Thank you for having such an open mind and the genuine will to learn about this beautiful faith.

[@leemzx9730]

Awwwi really enjoyed this. Ramadan 2023 has just concluded which is sad, really lovely seeing non Muslims do this xxxx

[@FarhanAli-xc1zw]

Ramadan Mubarak and congratulations for completing 7 days of fasting. I really liked your video and the fact that you were sharing your experience with the world about fasting..may Allah keep guiding you ❤

[@BudgetGainsByJJ]

I am a new Muslim. I managed the first week of fasting but before I converted I came off a horrible vegan diet that made me almost anaemic, does it make me a bad Muslim that I had to stop my fast due to concerning iron and vitamin levels?

[@suebrown4743]

@Jetty Salam. God is most compassionate most merciful. You can make up the fasts later when you are feeling better. Hope you feel better soon ♥️

[@salsa2198]

Fantastic video and very inspiring. Thank you for sharing your experience and enlightening others who have not been exposed to Ramadaan. Masha Allah

[@ahmedalshalchi]

Blessed Ramadhan ( Ramadhan Mubarek ) to you too ... Thanks for participating ... From Baghdad - IRAQ ...

[@JessicaVianaa]

Thank you for watching and the support :)

[@aab5831]

You really make me happy while I watching your video. Ramadan is a beautiful opportunity to change your self and correct your mistakes in the life. It’s big chance to avoid the bad habits and to learn your self who to be humble .

[@mariambatta9841]

This was heart warming to watch Thank you for taking us with you on this journey I would like to add to why we fast (other than feeling with deprived people) Because deprived people who are Muslim also fast in Ramadan so then what's the point 😅 I think fasting teaches us to detach ourselves from our physical desires and need, and strengthen our spiritual desires as humans. If I can stop myself from eating and drinking (the fuel of my body) for many hours of the day ,I can do anything I'm that strong. And doing that to opay Allah raises my spirituality and fulfill it to last me the whole year. Cleansing my body and soul gives me a deep level of happiness and satisfaction And the reward (in heaven) is so worth it, and at the end of Ramadan Eid al-Fitr comes with such happiness and gratitude to all that Allah grants us everyday 💖

[@khalidomar1381]

It was awesome seeing you give fasting a shot. Thank you for sharing your learning experience!

[@ac4818]

Thank you sooo much Jessica for this video it means a lot to me and i believe to many other muslims across world too❣🙂

[@Proudarse]

You did great, respect to you. Well done.

[@haveahappyday2704]

This video was great 🤩 It made me get excited for the upcoming Ramadan 🤗❤️

[@mahmoudashraf9110]

Thank you. Ramadan Mubarak

[@michaelaberry1276]

I never knew that fasting included water too until I had two people in my martial arts class who were fasting. It must have been even more difficult to fast while doing high intensity exercise like that (the teacher did tell them they could go lighter e.g. only had to do 10 push ups when the rest were doing 20)

[@AnaMartinez-kx1wx]

I did Ramadan for 2 years...while in college, ate ramen 🍜 in the morning between 6-7am,the classes,then worked,studied all fucken day at school campus until I came home after 11pm, then ate ramen 🍜....I did it cuz I was broke mostly the whole year....you telling me I did Ramadan unconsciencelly just by being born into the lower class and trying to get a. Education I couldn't really afford but did what was nessacery to push forward in life? All while being unreligious ( I've been a so called atheist since I was 10years old)...and yes my head would hurt from not eating...it fucken sucked but the moment I ate those noodles? The world made sense again...I did this shit for 6-7months straight because I couldn't actually afford food except ramen noodles because tuition,gas,bills, and sometimes sending money to my family took it all, and it didn't help my roommates where mooches. Lol I'm barely learning about fasting in the Muslim culture...and I'm starting to realize I did some Muslim fasting just by trying to go to college and get my bachelor's of science LMAO

[@noellebazzi5618]

You do not exercise in Ramadan When you pray that is enough 😅

[@wiwita63]

@@noellebazzi5618 she was talking about her martial art class not praying, exercising in Ramadan is not Haram or anything but I'd imagine it would be hard.

[@elyakinbiAllah]

@@noellebazzi5618 you can exercise it is healthy especially just before eating in the end of day

[@asmae1237]

What a beautiful video. Happy cuz u enjoyed fasting for 7days even if it was hard . Ramadan Karim i found ur video while fasting and i really enjoyed it

[@a_________________1506]

I fast for 3 years Every Ramadan too. Its sooo good for your body and mental health. Most of all when I pray during fasting hours i feel like Im close to HIM.

[@aspiringmuslimah]

This just came on my feed. Massive respect for you!!

[@lizbassa6728]

Thank you for this video!! Made me wanna try and participate in Ramadan too :) also wanted to mention that in Judaism there is a similar holy day called “Yom Kippur”. On Yom Kippur Jewish ppl fast for 25 hrs to seek forgiveness from god, from other humans, and from themselves for any wrongdoings in the past year.

[@JessicaVianaa]

Thanks for sharing! I'd never heard of it but now I'm curious to learn more :)

[@MS-qn8db]

I did Yom kippur fasting with my friend once 😊

[@reya720]

thats beautiful and can you guys have water?

[@AminKhan-gd2zi]

Hi I just watched your video , I feel your experience was very good And beside that you are a true human . Fasting is very good thing especially with prayers May Almighty keep you healthy and always keep you on right path

[@QWERT-xp3qt]

Thank you for participating and sharing with this beautiful video. Much love and respect 😊

[@JessicaVianaa]

Thank you so much for watching and for the kind words! 🙏

[@fallinqmoon]

This is so inspiring, I'm happy you have decided to do this! off topic, I must say, I winced everytime the alarm came on 😅

[@chez.amelie]

OMGGG thank you for sharing your experience

[@JessicaVianaa]

thank you so much Amelie ✨💖

[@zamelaali3974]

Sister you did great! God’s riches blessings upon you for trying to fast. ❤

[@ibraheemfahadamnaifa6912]

Thank you Jessica!! you have inspired me so much.

[@JessicaVianaa]

That is so kind! Thank you so much for watching and for the support 🙏🏻

[@successfulperson7657]

Love this so much and really appreciate you sharing so much knowledge about this ❤

[@idreessahadat3002]

You get an A for effort my sister.

[@g.s.6255]

Congratulations, I wish that you make deeper research on islam by time, I am sure you will learn amazing things as you go through. Mashallah 😉❤

[@wm408]

Good video. Well done. Fasting: 1- is not new for Muslim only but jesus, moses fast as well. 2 - Muslim fast because it is a commandment from God. 3-teaches self control, patience, community togetherness. 4-remember the poor and the needy in the world, hence people are more charitable during Ramadan. 5- fasting is the only act which shows the sincerity toward God. Because you can tell the people you are fasting but secretly eating food. Hence the reward of fasting from God has no limit. Also there is a gate in paradise called the gate of fasting. This is for people who fast regularly.

[@ManalsBites]

Am so glad you mentioned this because it truly sums up what Ramadan is about… yes it was mentioned in the video that we fast for many reason but the number one by far is that it’s a commandment from Allah and it’s the only thing we do it sincerely to him… Other “ibadat” (requirements) are done for ourselves like Salah which is that great strong spiritual connection with Allah that literally cleanse the mind and heart… May Allah grant us Jennah 🙏

[@SF-jf3xv]

Regarding point 1, Jesus, Moses and the rest of the prophets were all Muslims. Meaning that they submit to one God only.

[@elyakinbiAllah]

All prophets were Muslims Islam is the last sharria God added new commands in the Coran but it is the same belief that God sent from the beginning when he created earth, and sent Adam and Eve, surrendering to God and trusting his destiny knowing that he's the only one who control's everything and that he's the most juste so you feel safe and you trust in his destiny whatever happens to you here on earth is for your good because he wants paradise for us, and following the life here may leads you to hell so you surrender to him knowing that his promise is true those who believe and surrend and do good will enter paradise.

[@YoHester]

This was beautiful thank you

[@zjay7438]

Alhamdulillah... May Allah bless you and guide you to the right path. Aamiin..

[@sarah-5798]

All my respect and admiration to you for your courage and your will to understand Muslims and ramadan.

[@husnarussel5253]

Masha Allah ❤️

[@samya6211]

As a Muslim ..I would to thank you for showing all meanings of ramadan...we are so proud and grateful to be Muslim..hamdu lillah 🤲

[@britishqueen94]

Twat..how has she shown the meaning of Ramadan ??? Fasting is an obligation a Muslim has no choice in the matter and it is for Allah and for no other reason

[@adoontialle4536]

May Allah show you the right path and guide u😢

[@emilydavis745]

Fantastic video of your experience. It's so true Ramadan can be so life changing.

[@JessicaVianaa]

Thank you for watching and for the support 🙏🏻🥰

[@JessicaVianaa]

Thank you for watching and for the support 🙏🏻🥰

[@syedhuzaifshah1031]

Hey Hi Jessica hope , pray and wish you'd be okay . I just came through this vlog . Watching it in July 2023 . I just loved and really admired the way you completed 7 fasts . Felt overwhelmed watching going against those temptations of food , water etc and cherishing those moments while trying to feel the true spirit behind fasting in Ramadan . Loved the way you were eager to seek knowledge of Ramadan and muslim culture and then trying implying on yourself as well . By doing meditation at time of 5 daily prayers and giving 2.5 percent charity of income you really tried fasting in it's true spirit . Many non muslims or people of other faith do try Ramadan fasting in their lives & on youtube as well but haven't watched anyone like you who has tried fasting in it's true spirit which is about empathy , gratitude , self control , charity , healthy food , realisation of mistake which you realised on the first day that you have to have suhoor meal before Fajr prayers so on 2nd day you didn't do any mistake you learned & did it perfectly and specially you started meditating when it was time of prayers. Hope that Ramadan went well for you . Hope you had fun doing it and you would have learned more about Ramadan . Wish you all the best . May Allah (God) bless you and may he guide you always on the right path . Thank you so much for making this video and telling to western world that how beautifully all muslims around the world how they celebrate the holly month of Ramadan . I hope you do fasting for 2 weeks in the next Ramadan . Love , respect and good wishes from Pakistan ❤