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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The pillar of Islam that requires fasting, or going without food as an act of worship towards God.
A
Siyam
B
Shahadah
C
Zakat
D
Hajj
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Sawm, fasting during the holy month of Ramadan, is the fourth pillar of Islam. Ordained in the Holy Qur’an, the fast is an act of deep personal worship in which Muslims seek a richer perception of God.

Detailed explanation-2: -The five pillars – the declaration of faith (shahada), prayer (salah), alms-giving (zakat), fasting (sawm) and pilgrimage (hajj) – constitute the basic norms of Islamic practice.

Detailed explanation-3: -The most significant aspect of Siyam is the development of Allah-consciousness (Taqwa) in the heart and the soul of a fasting Muslim. One must abstain from immoral behavior and attitude as well. Refraining from food and such is essential during fast but it is not sufficient.

Detailed explanation-4: -Fasting (Sawm) The third Pillar of Islam is to abstain from food and drink, as well as smoking and sex, between sunrise and sunset during the month of Ramadan, the ninth month in the Muslim calendar.

Detailed explanation-5: -4. Fasting during Ramadan (saum)

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