Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Every day
during this month, Muslims around the world spend the daylight hours
in a complete fast.
A. During the blessed month of Ramadan, Muslims all over the world
abstain from food, drink, and other physical needs during the daylight
hours. As a time to purify the soul, refocus attention on God, and
practice self-sacrifice, Ramadan is much more than just not eating and
drinking.
Muslims are called upon to use this month to re-evaluate their lives
in light of Islamic guidance. We are to make peace with those who have
wronged us, strengthen ties with family and friends, do away with bad
habits -- essentially to clean up our lives, our thoughts, and our
feelings. The Arabic word for "fasting" (sawm)literally means "to
refrain" - and it means not only refraining from food and drink, but
from evil actions, thoughts, and words.
During Ramadan, every part of the body must be restrained. The tongue
must be restrained from backbiting and gossip. The eyes must restrain
themselves from looking at unlawful things. The hand must not touch or
take anything that does not belong to it. The ears must refrain from
listening to idle talk or obscene words. The feet must refrain from
going to sinful places. In such a way, every part of the body observes
the fast.
Therefore, fasting is not merely physical, but is rather the total
commitment of the person's body and soul to the spirit of the fast.
Ramadan is a time to practice self-restraint; a time to cleanse the
body and soul from impurities and re-focus one's self on the worship
of God.

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