How the Muslim month of Ramadan transformed my understanding of fasting, prayer, and Lent. The sun was setting on a sweltering late Friday afternoon in Amman, Jordan. Sun filtered through the dust in ...

Basically, fasting is abstinence from food or drink or both for ethical, health, religious, ritualistic, etc., goals. It is also undertaken for body cleansing, boosting cognitive performance, medical ...

"While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them." It has now been three weeks since completing my ...

During Lent, the liturgical season of preparation for the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday, many Christians opt to fast in some way or another. This fasting can take many forms, including ...

Fasting during Lent represents one of Christianity’s most profound spiritual disciplines, with roots extending deep into biblical traditions. Though not explicitly outlined in scripture, this practice ...

Ever since becoming an atheist many years ago, I’ve discarded most everything having to do with Islam. I don’t perform the daily prayers, I don’t attend my local mosque, and I don’t believe that God ...

If you grew up involved with a church, you're probably familiar with the term "spiritual fasting." Some churches participate in an annual spiritual fast such as the Daniel Diet. Others give up ...

Ramadan draws to a close at sunset Wednesday, leaving Muslims with a renewed sense of their faith after a month of fasting, introspection and prayer. Taking place in the ninth month of the Islamic ...