The Practice of Fasting in Religions Worldwide Fasting is a common practice in many religions. It serves as a means of spiritual purification, self-discipline or expressing devotion. Below is a list of major religions that observe fasting, along with details on when, how long and why they fast: 1. Islam       - Fast: Sawm during Ramadan      - When: The ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar.      - How long: From dawn to sunset for 29–30 days.      - Why: To develop self-discipline, empathy for the poor and spiritual closeness to Allah. It is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.   2. Christianity       - Fast: Lent, Good Friday and other fasting periods.      - When: Lent lasts 40 days before Easter; Good Friday is observed on the Friday before Easter.      - How long: 40 days for Lent (some denominations fast only on specific day...

  Over 100 sects and sub-sects among Muslims Introduction:  All Muslims believe that God is one, the Holy Quran is the last book from God, the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is the last prophet of God and the Kaaba is the only direction for prayers. However, they deviate from one another on minor issues.   The existence of numerous sects within Islam reflects the diversity of interpretation and practice that has emerged over centuries. While the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) provided clear guidance through the Quran and his Sunnah, differences in understanding, historical contexts and cultural influences have led to varying interpretations. Some sects arose from political disputes, others from theological debates and some from attempts to adapt Islam to new challenges.   However, the proliferation of sects does not necessarily indicate a lack of sincerity; rather, it highlights the complexity of applying timeless principles to changing circumstances. Unity in Islam is r...

  52 Arguments Related to God? 26 Most Popular Arguments for the Existence of God 1. The Cosmological Argument (First Cause)      - Thinker: Thomas Aquinas (1225–1274)      - Source: Summa Theologica (Part I, Question 2, Article 3)      - Summary: Everything that begins to exist has a cause; the universe began to exist, so it must have a cause (God). 2. The Teleological Argument (Design)      - Thinker: William Paley (1743–1805)      - Source: Natural Theology (1802)      - Summary: The complexity and order of the universe suggest an intelligent designer (God). 3. The Ontological Argument      - Thinker: Anselm of Canterbury (1033–1109)      - Source: Proslogion (1078)      - Summary: God, by definition, is the greatest conceivable being and must exist to fulfill that definition. 4. The Moral Argument...

Noam Chomsky no Longer able to Speak or Write  Noam Chomsky, an eminent American philosopher, linguist and political activist , has been a towering figure in academia and social criticism for decades. Known for his groundbreaking work in linguistics and his incisive critiques of global power structures, Chomsky has been a vocal advocate for truth, justice, and human rights. At 95 years old, Chomsky has reportedly lost his ability to speak and write, marking the end of an era for one of the most influential thinkers of our time. His legacy, however, lives on through his profound ideas and thought-provoking quotes that continue to inspire and challenge the status quo. The American philosopher and professor, Noam Chomsky, has reportedly lost the ability to speak and write at the age of 95. This development forces him to step back from his lifelong role as a vocal critic of global systems and power structures. Throughout his career, Chomsky exposed uncomfortable truths about politics, ...