Fasting in Islam, Christianity and Judaism

The subject of fasting in Christianity is very difficult to discuss, simply because Christianity as a whole is very short on religious laws. Fasting in Christianity seems to have evolved with time and is affected by social, political, and economic factors.

Why Do Muslims Fast?

Ramadan becomes a time when Muslims re-commit themselves to what they believe. It is a time when they re-establish that firm bond with their Creator that can only be achieved by prayer. It is, in fact, a time to turn back to Allah.