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Of course I did. Whilst I wouldn't say it's easy, it's not really as hard as one might imagine. Especially nowadays when Ramadan is completely outside of daylight savings. My first Ramadan was when it was in the middle of summer, and we didn't break fast till about 9.00, and it was really hot, thirst was much worse than hunger. But still not that hard. It's about self-disclipine, and it truly teaches you a lot.

As an example, I gave up smoking on my first day of fasting. I'd tried so many times previously, and failed every single time, and really wanted to quit. Fasting in Ramadan taught me how to do it within one single day.

sprint,
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And let me guess, pork is the healthiest meat, right?
There is nothing to support the idea that fasting is harmful to the body, and there's plenty of evidence to support that it's quite beneficial to the soul. You should try it one day. It is a part of the  Judaeo-Christian tradition also you know.. even though you've rejected most of that in order to have your own personal freedom.

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Feeding the body when it needs the energy (breakfast before the day begins) is healthier than feeding the body when it is about to sleep, when it does not require the energy and most of it will turn to fat. That's nutrition 101, abu. You want to fast because of some ridiculous Islamic tradition, then feel free to do so, but have the stones to admit is it not healthy for the body.....and questionable for the "soul".

Now see, I was going to ask a question.
But the last one I asked incorrectly and was refuted.

So now I can't.

Yes slang words for parts of the human anatomy are considered offensive in this forum, and don't cry that you're being suppressed and unfairly censored, Lestat has also been moderated for this before. It's in the forum guidelines, keep it clean, no potty talk.

Also the fact you used it to describe a sacred action like prayer is doubly offensive.

If you're genuinely here to discuss this issue, then just use more respectful terms and descriptions, if you're just here (as usual) to incite discord and strife, then you know where the door is. We have no need whatsoever for such disrespectful input.

Anyway, what I was saying was that jogging requires stamina, but placing one's posterior in the air and cranium on the floor does not.

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Read the rest of my post, genius. Your response was unnecessary.

Jogging requires more stamina than praying, but you can think what you like if it makes you feel better.

Good-oh for you.

gaybriel, I have read you over on muslim village for a long time, you are intelligent and balanced, but don't sell yourself short here and start defending the indefensible.