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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.
Baha’i Blog’s “Studio Sessions” is an initiative where we invite Baha’is and their friends from around the world to come into a studio and share the Baha’i Writings put to music.
In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, we’re in Essen, Germany with Rosalynd Koch and Pascal Schmidt who sing “Fasting Prayer”, from the Writings of Baha’u’llah.
This song was filmed and recorded in Essen, Germany, July 2016.
Lyrics & Quote
Verily, I say, fasting is the supreme remedy and the most great healing for the disease of self and passion.
Baha’u’llah
Chords
Am C Am C G (x2) Am C G (x2) Am Em G Am Am G Em Am
You can also download the audio version of this song from Baha’i Blog’s Soundcloud page here:
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Good music for The Fast.
Criselda R. Figuerres (March 3, 2017 at 4:45 AM)
So beautiful. I am fasting now as I hear this and it is so soothing to the spirit, uplifting! Keep on being channels of the Spirit!
Maury Miloff (March 3, 2017 at 9:11 PM)
We’re delighted you found this uplifting! Happy fasting, Maury!
Sonjel Vreeland (March 3, 2017 at 11:06 PM)