Devotional Acts: Saum (Fasting): Meaning, Virtues and Things that Spoil It
Grade 6 · IRE · 4.0 Pillars of Islam · Fasting
Saum is fasting from dawn to sunset with intention. Eating, drinking and other things that break the fast are avoided. Virtues: taqwa, self-control, gratitude, empathy for the poor. Fasting is also about avoiding bad speech and behaviour.