Fasting is the intentional practice of temporarily going without food or, in some traditions, other forms of consumption. Fasting has been used for spiritual purification, discipline, prayer, and self-reflection acrossmany cultures and religions. By stepping away from ordinary habits and desires, fasting can create space for greater awareness, gratitude, and attention to what is most meaningful. Learn more, read A Moslem Seeker After God by Muhammad Alexander Russell Webb.