Augustine the Aleut
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Lucia writes: quote: For what it's worth, even in the UK I don't think you could ban people from driving when fasting, but perhaps those with teaching authority in the muslim community could do more to recognise the physical challenges of fasting and highlight the need for those fasting to keep themselves and others safe, maybe adapting their routines in some way
In my limited experience in the Ottawa area (where there are few storefront mosques-- I only know of one) and the imams at the Byron St and Saint Jean Bosco mosques are both very sensible in discussing fasting questions (fatwas for those working on construction in hot weather to stay hydrated, etc), but the greater problem is the online bulletin boards which talk up the virtues of suffering during fasting and the heroism of those who damage their health. Sometimes it looks like Xtreme-fasting for young men trying to prove themselves in front of others.
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