For Aamina Sakir (16) fasting is among the best acts of obedience.
She started fasting when she was seven years old, and it took her about a year to get used to it.
Now that she has managed it, she says it is one of the greatest deeds, and one which reaps great rewards.
During Ramadan, Aamina and her family eat breakfast at 5.30am before sunrise, and are not allowed to consume any solids or liquid before sunset at 6.30pm.
Most Muslim women will prepare special meals for their families for supper.
At night they also enjoy holy water called Zamzam, which originates from a well in Saudi Arabia.
“Fasting is done in sincerity and the rewards (mustahab) will be multiplied,” says Aamina.
She prepares herself spiritually for the fasting period well in advance.
“If you think of food during the day, then you will get hungry, but I don’t think of it,” she says.
During the fasting period she keeps herself busy by reading the Quran and praying.
Aamina is the head girl of the Springs Muslim School where most children are eager to fast.
She claims if you do more than the compulsory acts, it will also occupy your mind and prevent you from thinking of food.
With only two weeks left of fasting, Aamina is certain she will receive quite a lot of rewards.
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