Q: I am a Muslim and I do fast and reading Quran during Ramadan and every other month, but I don't pray. (So, please don't say anything like I'm not a Muslim if I don't pray ...because I know what I am and I get offended when people say that). So basically my question is how does praying affect my fasting? Is there any point in fasting if I don't pray? (Either way I am going to continue because I love doing it...) Thank you for your answers. But I should clarify that I AM fasting for ALLAH and myself. I'm not doing it because I care what other people think. Because I don't. Also, I said I didn't fast. I never said that fasting was important. So some of you need to carefully read my question before making such assumptions. Salam.
A: Sister, prayer is ESSENTIAL to experience Islam. A must. I post-poned praying so long because I thought it was a hassle. Now I regret every moment because praying to Allah is the most beautiful part of my life. It depends on why you're fasting. Do you do it for Allah? If you're doing it for Allah, why would you continue to fast either way? A huge part of Ramadan is praying to Allah. Not just Ramadan, an essencial part of being a Muslim is praying to Allah. The spiritual journey of Islam is through prayer. Every morning. Every night. Once you start you'll know what I mean. When you start praying, you won't be able to imagine your life without prayer. It's how you get close to Allah, how you let go of this world. Through prayer, Allah purifies you. Through prayer, Allah strengthens your iman. Your fast will not be counted if your intention is not for Allah. The 5 daily prayers should be your biggest concern sister, I say this out of sincerity and love. I will make du'a for you. Make this your top priority sister, life is too short to not invest. May Allah Make you steadfast.
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