Sawm: Guide to fasting in Islam

This book aims to teach Muslims the basics about fasting, and to answer common questions related to fasting. It also offers a brief introduction to rules and etiquettes for the month of Ramadan. Fasting has been practised for centuries by Christians, Jews, and followers of other faiths and spiritual practices. At the same time, fasting in Islam has some unique characteristics.  This book is intended to help Muslims better understand the Islamic approach to fasting, and to purifying the soul and body inside and outside, through this important spiritual practice.