Ramadan Lecture Series (part 3 of 3)

"Fasting from a Muslim Perspective" by Imam Shuaib

Learn about Ramadan! This lecture series for all community members aims to spark interfaith conversations and inspire learning and understanding. Saturdays during Ramadan, Feb 21, 28, and Mar 7.

Fasting from a Muslim Perspective
Fasting is the one pillar of Islam that is most practiced out of the 5 pillars of Islam. About 90% of the Muslims worldwide fast in this month. The presentation will cover the spiritual rewards of fasting. One of the biggest benefits of fasting is that it helps in building will power. The presentation will also cover the Lunar months (Islamic calendar) as Ramadan is the 9th month of the Lunar calendar. We are currently in the year 1447.

Imam Shuaib is an American Muslim Imam (religious leader). He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and raised in Chicago. He completed 9 years of traditional Islamic Studies in England and Pakistan and graduated in 1994. For the past 26 years, Imam Shuaib has served the religious needs of the Muslim Community in Utah. Currently he is serving as Imam and director of religious affairs at Utah Islamic Center located in West Jordan City, Utah. He is married and has 4 children and enjoys hiking and tennis.

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