Mormons and Muslims

There is another similarity between Mormons and Muslims that I have not mentioned yet. One thing they both do is fast. The idea behind fasting is to make yourself suffer so that you can feel compassion for those who are hungry on a regular basis. Also, if you want something really badly, then it is a good idea to fast to give yourself the extra spirituality you need and to show how serious you are about it. The difference between Mormons and Muslims when it comes to fasting is that they do it at different times. Mormons do it one Sunday each month, and instead of someone giving a talk on a religious topic, they give their testimonies. This means that they say why they believe in God, and they give examples from their own lives for why they have faith. On the other hand, Muslims fast in an event called Ramadan. This takes place every year and lasts around a month. They fast everyday from sun up to sun down. This is a lot more intense than the Mormon way of fasting. Mormons miss 2 meals, but Muslims fast for 24 full hours. The principles behind the fasting are the same for both religions, however. The money that they save from fasting goes to the poor, who need it more.