Islamica Community: Fasting: Second day ups and downs - Islamica Community

Well Sunday was really hard, my second day of fasting, all I wanted was a drink of water. But then after talking to my other half (and he trying to take my mind off my hunger) I realised how selfish I was being and how, actually, this isn't about the food. So I cleared my mind and have been reading more and more of the Quran.

It came to light how much Islam is affecting me, when we broke fast last night and I made a dua for my father, (he is very ill) and I burst into tears. I really meant every word in my prayer and hoped 'someone' was listening. I am still quite nervous about praying in front of my other half (I see it as a very personal thing still that I like to do on my own, especially as I probably get it wrong as I'm still learning) so while he prayed I read the Quran.


The whole weekend has been an emotional rollercoaster. but I was so happy and proud of myself at work today when the team asked me about how it had gone. I am going to fast again the next weekend I go over to see the other half again. Insh'allah next year I will fast for the whole month but what an experience it has been. It also made me see the other half in a different kind of light and I think brought me closer to him in a spiritual way