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The Baha’i Fast falls during the month of Ala–the last month of the Baha’i calendar. During these 19 days, Baha’is abstain from food and drink between sunrise and sunset. While this abstention from food and drink is a test of one’s will and discipline, the Fast is not just about abstaining from food. The Fast is, primarily, a spiritual practice.

4 Things The Fast Helps Us Strengthen [Audio Reading]

March 12, 2020, in Audio > Audio Books & Readings, by

Baha’i Blog is delighted to share an audio recording of one of our articles titled, “4 Things The Fast Helps Us Strengthen” in which the author shares four ways in which the Baha’i Fast helps strengthen our “spiritual muscles”. The article is read by its author, Naysan Naraqi.

You can read this article here: 4 Things The Fast Helps Us Strengthen

And also listen to this reading on Baha’i Blog’s YouTube channel here: 4 Things The Fast Helps Us Strengthen

If you’d like to hear more audio readings and talks, check out Baha’i Blog’s Audio Books & Readings playlist, and the Baha’i Talks playlist.

You can find more resources about the Fast here on Baha’i Blog: The Baha’i Fast

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Naysan Naraqi

Naysan is passionate about using the arts and media to explore the teachings of the Baha’i Faith. Back in 2011, Naysan started up the Baha’i Blog project, channeling his experiences in both media and technology companies to help create a hub for Baha’i-inspired content online.
Naysan Naraqi

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