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Fasting creates a thirst that could be quenched if an individual gives into his or her desire to eat. But, by waiting until sunset, one builds a capacity for self-control. Such self-control empowers individuals to think twice about actions. The Holy Qur'ān establishes this idea, mentioning that fasting has been prescribed so that we may “learn self-control” (2:183).
In this book, Amin learns that fasting (even if just for half a day) can help him develop self-control. He uses this self-control to overcome his anger problem.
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