What is the reward of fasting?
So how fortunate are we to worship during this holy month of Ramadan? The reward for fasting is mentioned in the following Hadeeths: “Every action of the son of Adam is given manifold reward, each good deed receiving ten times its like, up to seven hundred times.
What did the Prophet say about fasting?
So, the Prophet forbade them (to fast continuously for more than one day). They slid, “But you fast without break (no food was taken in the evening or in the morning).” The Prophet replied, “I am not like you, for I am provided with food and drink (by Allah).”
What does Hadith say about fasting?
Fasting every day of the year is considered non-rewarding; Muhammad said: “There is no reward for fasting for the one who perpetually fasts.” This Hadith is considered authentic by the Sunni scholars.
Why fasting is important in the Bible?
Jesus expected His followers to fast, and He said that God rewards fasting. Fasting, according to the Bible, means to voluntarily reduce or eliminate your intake of food for a specific time and purpose. WHY FAST? Fasting gives you more time for prayer.
What is a spiritual learning experience?
The spiritual learner is someone who realizes there is something beyond ourselves that influences and accounts for life events—an intangible that cannot completely be explained. For many this is the work of God; for others it is the work of the “Universe;” and for others it is simply an undefined spiritual experience.
What are the spiritual benefits of fasting?
It clears the mind and body of earthly attention and draws us closer to God. So, as we gain spiritual clarity of thought while fasting, it allows us to hear God’s voice more clearly. Fasting also demonstrates a profound need of God’s help and guidance through complete dependence on him.
Should I be led by the Holy Spirit when fasting?
Ultimately, you should be led by the Spirit before entering into a fast, and you should always have a purpose for doing so. If the Holy Spirit has been pressing on you to fast—do it! There are many rewards for spiritual fasting, but they are private rewards between you and God.
Why should I combine fasting and prayer?
Combining fasting with prayer can result in a spiritual atomic bomb that pulls down spiritual strongholds and releases the power of God in your life and the life of your church, its pastor, its leaders, and its members.
Why does God want you to fast?
Before Jesus embarked on His earthly ministry, He went on a 40-day fast to subdue His flesh and strengthen the power of the Holy Spirit within Him. When you get in an atmosphere of fasting, praying and listening to God, you’re giving Him an opportunity to speak. You’re making room for Him to move and change things.
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