Assalamu alaykum,
This Muslim guy at work told me that he does not hold all of his fasts because he's not very religious and also he has to train for his rowing competitions! lol subhanallah! Then he said he doesn't see the point of fasting. He actually said, what's the point? How do I answer this keeping it short and sweet? I know that it is to help us to control ourselves regarding food, sex, money and to be grateful to Allah for the blessings He has bestowed upon us and in turn Allah gives us the chance to increase our rewards as He multiplies the rewards etc. But this sounds so cliche so how can I answer him without it sounding cliche and without him still thinking what's the point?
Jazakallahu khayran
This Muslim guy at work told me that he does not hold all of his fasts because he's not very religious and also he has to train for his rowing competitions! lol subhanallah! Then he said he doesn't see the point of fasting. He actually said, what's the point? How do I answer this keeping it short and sweet? I know that it is to help us to control ourselves regarding food, sex, money and to be grateful to Allah for the blessings He has bestowed upon us and in turn Allah gives us the chance to increase our rewards as He multiplies the rewards etc. But this sounds so cliche so how can I answer him without it sounding cliche and without him still thinking what's the point?
Jazakallahu khayran