Fasting · One of the Five Pillars
Fasting with purpose, patience and compassion.
Sawm means fasting. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn until sunset, avoiding food and drink while giving special attention to worship, character and care for others.
More than leaving food and drink
Fasting develops awareness of Allah, patience, gratitude and self-control. Ramadan is also a time for Qur’an, prayer, generosity, reconciliation and community.
- Begin the fast before Fajr
- Break the fast after sunset
- Give attention to prayer, conduct and charity
Local Ramadan information
Seasonal arrangements can change. Check the current prayer timetable and contact Darul Falah for confirmed information about Ramadan activities, Taraweeh or community iftars.
- Use current local prayer times
- Confirm special programmes before travelling
- Ask the centre if you need practical guidance
Here in Stoke-on-Trent
Plan Ramadan with confirmed local information.
Prayer and programme details will be published when confirmed. We avoid advertising activities that have not yet been arranged.
Clear answers
Questions about Sawm
Where can I find Fajr and Maghrib times?
Use the Darul Falah prayer-times page for the current centre-managed timetable.
Does Darul Falah hold community iftars or Taraweeh?
Seasonal arrangements vary. Contact the centre for confirmed current information.
Where should I seek personal fasting advice?
Questions involving health or individual religious circumstances should be discussed with an appropriate healthcare professional and a trusted qualified scholar.