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Sawm, or fasting, is the fourth pillar
of Islam.
The Arabic word Sawm means
abstaining from something.
When a Muslim observes the Sawm
he abstains from food and drink
from dawn to sunset with the inten-
tion of pleasing Allah.
Sawm is another way of worship-
ping Allah.

Sawm is not a new practice.
Allah had commanded all people
who were sent Prophets to fast too.

Muslims fast during the month of
Ramadan, the tenth month of the
Islamic calendar.
It is compulsory for all adult
Muslims to fast in Ramadan.
Children may fast too if they wish
but it is not compulsory upon them.

Sawm has many benefits.

LESSON 3

Sawm

FASTING

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Read and explain the following. T

Vocabulary

pillar

abstaining

observes

dawn

intention

practice

compulsory

benefit

develop

overcome

desires

concern

equality

selected

paradise

previous

decsend

recitation

seclusion