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==Adverse Effects== | ==Adverse Effects== | ||
The [[Adverse Effects of Islamic Fasting|adverse effects of Islamic fasting]] are vast and encompass such issues as; [[health]], national economy and productivity, crime rates, public safety and social behavior. In practice, Islamic fasting is unlike medical fasting | The [[Adverse Effects of Islamic Fasting|adverse effects of Islamic fasting]] are vast and encompass such issues as; [[health]], national economy and productivity, crime rates, public safety and social behavior. In practice, Islamic fasting is unlike medical fasting. It is more accurately described as delayed eating; Muslims simply turn their eating habits upside down and gorge at dusk and at dawn. | ||
===Other Religions=== | |||
Rules vary but fasting in Christianity is not compulsory, nor is it expected to be a complete fast. Meaning Christians generally reduce (not stop) their intake of food, and also drink freely during fasts. This is perfectly healthy and not comparable to the Islamic sawm. Similarly in Hinduism, fasting is a part of the religion, but individuals observe different kinds of fasts based on their personal beliefs and local customs.<ref>[{{Reference archive|1=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fasting|2=2013-03-14}} Fasting] - Wikipedia, accessed March 14, 2013</ref> | |||
==Binge Eating== | ==Binge Eating== | ||