... may become self-restrained." Surah Al-Baqarah (2-183): The most significant aspect of Sawm is believed to be the development of Allah consciousness (Taqwa) in the heart and soul of the fasting Muslim. As Muslims must also abstain from immoral behaviour and attitude, as refraining from food ands such is essential during the fast but is not sufficient. The Prophet of Allah is reported to have said, "If one does not abandon ... , this is a major sin, which only renewed repentance can expiate. If any one through forgetfulness does anything that would ordinarily break the fast, his fast stand...

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... show solidarity with the community of believers and to forsake the comforts of their home and hearth to migrate to the state of the Muslims, to wage jihad with them, and to promote the well being of their society. In all these matters there is no distinction between Muslim men and women. Women have an equal opportunity and incentive to share in every aspect of religious virtue: "God has ... of the Egyptian woman? The demand that, by means of the vote, she should have the same political rights has not so far reached very considerable proportions. The trend seems to be that political powe...

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