Fasting: refraining from sex or from food and drink?

[dawngorgeous]

Peace All,

I recently read Aidid Safar's take on Islam.  He suggests that during Ramadhan, it is not food that we are giving up but instead, refraining from sex.  What do others think, especially Arabic speakers.  Is it possible that the language in the Koran suggests giving up sex as opposed to food?

Dawn.

[farida]

Peace All,

I recently read Aidid Safar's take on Islam.  He suggests that during Ramadhan, it is not food that we are giving up but instead, refraining from sex.  What do others think, especially Arabic speakers.  Is it possible that the language in the Koran suggests giving up sex as opposed to food?

Dawn.

So those who are ill or travelling can have sex
Fasting is good for us as mentioned in the Qur'an, here are some studies:
Fasting 'could help combat cancer and boost effectiveness of treatments'

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2098363/Fasting-help-combat-cancer-boost-effectiveness-treatments.html#ixzz1oZbUFDie
Can fasting for two days each week stop dementia? It sounds far-fetched, but scientists think slashing calories may combat a host of illnesses

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2107299/
Can-fasting-days-week-stop-dementia-It-sounds-far-fetched-scientists-think-slashing-calories-combat-host-illnesses.html#ixzz1oZcH0HPr