Fasting in Islam and the Month of Ramadan

by Ali Budak

This book seeks to eplore the divine institution of fasting in Islam by providing comprehensive information on its place in the Islamic doctrine and on the month of Ramadan in which fasting is observed. Major topics include fasting in Islam and other faiths; merits and benefits of fasting; types of fasts; charity in ramadan; fasting and health. Fasting in Islam is a well-written introduction book that lays down the basics of fasting as practiced by Muslims.

Genres: Islam, Religion

156 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2005

Reviews

[Lauren]

Overall this was a solid reference book but a lot of the medical claims about the benefits of fasting seemed... questionable.

[MIL]

對非信徒來說
在意什麼事情會壞齋
好像太鑽牛角尖了點
但這本書真的是很好的指南
為對伊斯蘭陌生的人們
提供了簡明易懂的齋戒大全