So what is wrong with fasting day and night? The muslims conjured up a good scam by pretending to fast. In reality they feast like mad once the sun go down.

Ask Randolph the expert

Great questions Miraver.

Lol...I need some answers on the 16 hours fast also . It will be another 20 years before we can get a 12 hours fast again

Imala, I hope that this year's fasting isn't taking too much of a toll on you. I hope someone responds to your question.

Thanks, TI. I'll be sure to check it out.

Fasting is intended to help a person learn to control themselves. It is not the only way to accomplish this objective but it is one way. The number of hours is irrelevant since in Islam, quantity I=can only be validated by quality. It is all about the intention. While the long days are more difficult then the shorter ones, we have witnessed many years where people fast very long hours without dying. Just o with the flow and don't burden yourself over this non-issue.

Although people have different methods of fasting, they all do so for virtually the same reason. None is better than the other.

Randolph's outburst reminds me of Errol's comment that when God wishes to destroy a people, He first make them mad.

A few things that do not nullify the Fast

1.  Taking a bath
2.  Swallowing one’s saliva
3.  Experiencing wet dreams
4.  Involuntary vomiting
5.  Brushing the teeth or cleaning the mouth
6.  Applying oil or ointment to the body
7.  Tasting food while cooking to ensure it well prepared
8.   Drawing blood for medical reasons
9.   Applying eye drops to the eyes

#2 and #7, i was brought up with that being something that will break the fast.

Your food probably didn't have any taste as a result

Nice response Ksa. Hope all is going good for you this month.

Thanks bro. It is all about keeping things simple. Hope all is well with you and your family also.

Alhamdulilah all is good.