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Fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before
you that you may learn self-restraint.''88
Fasting has been ordered as a religious duty to aid in subduing
lust and in keeping appetites channeled within reasonable bounds
in order that we may avoid being enslaved by impetuous im-
propriety. The Holy Qur'an clearly states, "And for such as had
entertained the fear of standing before their Lord's Tribunal and
had restrained their souls from lower desires, their abode will be
the Garden."89 A man cannot attain salvation unless he learns to
restrain himself from low, impetuous desires. By learning self-
restraint, we are able to discipline ourselves and to bring our lives
under control for the service of Allah.
The fifth and last Pillar of Al-Islam is that of Hajj, performing
Pilgrimage to Makkah to visit the Ka'bah. Pilgrimage must be per-
formed at least once in the life of a Muslim who is physically and
financially able. The Pilgrimage and its significance are very im-
portant in the lives of Muslims. Pilgrimage is not a new institution.
you that you may learn self-restraint.''88
Fasting has been ordered as a religious duty to aid in subduing
lust and in keeping appetites channeled within reasonable bounds
in order that we may avoid being enslaved by impetuous im-
propriety. The Holy Qur'an clearly states, "And for such as had
entertained the fear of standing before their Lord's Tribunal and
had restrained their souls from lower desires, their abode will be
the Garden."89 A man cannot attain salvation unless he learns to
restrain himself from low, impetuous desires. By learning self-
restraint, we are able to discipline ourselves and to bring our lives
under control for the service of Allah.
The fifth and last Pillar of Al-Islam is that of Hajj, performing
Pilgrimage to Makkah to visit the Ka'bah. Pilgrimage must be per-
formed at least once in the life of a Muslim who is physically and
financially able. The Pilgrimage and its significance are very im-
portant in the lives of Muslims. Pilgrimage is not a new institution.