Do the faithful abstain from gambling during fasting?

[BitBakerr1]

When you are fasting to your maker, you need to abstain from any fun activity and concentrate on. Praying to God, when you are fasting and you are getting yourself involved with fun activities such as gambling then you are not doing the fasting the right way and I’m not sure your prayer can be answered by God because you are not giving him the honor he deserve. You need to make sure that when fasting all your attention should be on God and not on gambling you should not even think about gambling when you are fasting after fasting, then you can gamble It is very simple, if you cannot wait, then you better not fast wait till you know you can give all your attention to God.
My thoughts are based on my belief.

[Ronsbit]

This post of yours warranted me to ask you this question, what faith do you belong to, because that is what I feel warranted this topic of discussion from you and I would also say this that irrespective of whatever faith we belong to, fasting periods are sacred periods that warrants total abstenance from all sorts or forms of pleasure that would cause distraction to you. All faith do observes this, and it is what makes the fasting more sacred to say. I am not disputting the fact that playing games for such a period is bad, but as a faithful, if you want to obtain maximum results to whatever you are fasting for, you have to observe total abstenance from whatever thing that would distract you and focus on your fast till you are done with it.

[AmaGold70]

Abrahamic religions have a few things in common and one of them is fasting.

For the Muslims there's Ramadan, many Christian denominations observe fasting around Easter and most Jews observe forms of fasting famously during Passover.

For most people adhering to a certain faith fasting is also seen as an opportunity to be more pious and also let go of sinful habits and behaviours. So the question that's worth asking is if people who usually gamble will abruptly stop during the time that they fast.

What's your experience with that.

My experience being around Christians is that during times of celebration it's often seen as another chance to gamble even if it's supposed to be a holy time. So around the time of festivities because of spending more time inside and relaxing I think people actually end up gambling more.

Fasting is a religious exercise meant to seek the face of our maker. Fasting can be done collectively or individually. During this time you are expected from certain activities that can bring hindrance as you engage in your fasting.
In the right sense, gambling during fasting is not advisable, I think is a sign of unfaithfulness and a distraction from the presence of our maker. While we fast, more especially in Christianity, you can still perform certain activities but not all. Those things that are considered sinful should be avoided. More also, being faithful, and gambling during fasting depends solely on individuals, while some people can still game , especially individual fasting, some persons will not also gamble even if the fasting is individual fasting.

[Darker45]

This is true to all religions. Not all members of any organized religion are true to their faiths. Many casually deviate from their religion's teachings. I'm from a country that's highly diverse in terms of religion. I personally know members of different religions and sects who do things that are contrary to their beliefs. I myself am a member of a certain religion, but I also don't strictly observe religious dos and don'ts. Above anything else, what's important is to be kind to others.

[len01]

From my perspective, gambling is generally considered negative in almost all religions. However, some religions are not that strict when it comes to gambling activities. As far as I know, fasting is an activity of self control, avoiding things that can bring negative effects. So most likely, people from almost all religions will avoid gambling during fasting, but in the end it all comes down to individual perspective.

In my own perspective, gambling during fasting is not really an issue as long as we can control ourselves properly, without harming others or causing damage to ourselves.

[Zadicar]

Abrahamic religions have a few things in common and one of them is fasting.

For the Muslims there's Ramadan, many Christian denominations observe fasting around Easter and most Jews observe forms of fasting famously during Passover.

For most people adhering to a certain faith fasting is also seen as an opportunity to be more pious and also let go of sinful habits and behaviours. So the question that's worth asking is if people who usually gamble will abruptly stop during the time that they fast.

What's your experience with that.

My experience being around Christians is that during times of celebration it's often seen as another chance to gamble even if it's supposed to be a holy time. So around the time of festivities because of spending more time inside and relaxing I think people actually end up gambling more.

Doesnt matter on which would be your religion because anything would really be just that depending into someones faith and discipline with these holy time on which there are ones who are really that strict on going with those sacrifices or whatever a particular religion would have. Some would really be that dont care in despite of these times on which we can definitely say that it will be just that depending on a certain person. If you do have  that urge to play gambling then it wouldnt matter whether its a holy week or not as long you can be able to play then that what matter most and  thats something we cant do anything with it. So it all matters on how you would really be handling yourself because each person does have that different mentality. In overall, with these kind of holy weeks or similar events then it wont really be that a problem that you wouldnt be doing gambling on that time because gambling can wait and come to think that these events are really that only once in a year.

[Juicyhome]

This is true to all religions. Not all members of any organized religion are true to their faiths. Many casually deviate from their religion's teachings. I'm from a country that's highly diverse in terms of religion. I personally know members of different religions and sects who do things that are contrary to their beliefs. I myself am a member of a certain religion, but I also don't strictly observe religious dos and don'ts. Above anything else, what's important is to be kind to others.

Being kind to others is the real religion, you're right, there are many principles that religious people don't keep even when it's  against their religion, like early sex before marriage and many others, religion has no place in gambling, almost everyone gamble no matter your religion.

If you're a religious person don't be selective to sins to commit and the ones to keep, sin is a sin, observe all. The moment you select your sins them you're an hypocrite. No faith should limit you from making money, without money you can't be faithful to your religion. Gamble with sense and not emotion, to me I feel the only bad thing about gambling is when you're addicted and you start stealing from people to bet, but if you're using your money and you're not being addicted and making money then don't let any faith to stop you.

[coin-investor]

My experience being around Christians is that during times of celebration it's often seen as another chance to gamble even if it's supposed to be a holy time. So around the time of festivities because of spending more time inside and relaxing I think people actually end up gambling more.

There are many sects within the Christian faith, including hardcore and liberal Christians, so it really depends on what group or sect you are in. Some abstain, some still do it. I am a Christian, and I'm not really hardcore, but I make it a point to take a break or abstain.
I just feel that it's good for my well-being to take a break to reflect on something good and holy, so you will not go astray and become addicted, remembering that in this life you should have priorities besides gambling.

[Porfirii]

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What's your experience with that.

My experience being around Christians is that during times of celebration it's often seen as another chance to gamble even if it's supposed to be a holy time. So around the time of festivities because of spending more time inside and relaxing I think people actually end up gambling more.

In Spain, a country with a great Catholic tradition, the lottery with the most followers of the year, without any doubt, is the Christmas Lottery. It has become something cultural, and up to 70-80% of people of legal age are presumed to play. As for Easter I'm not sure, but I would say that for most it is not a big problem either.

[Patikno]

Abrahamic religions have a few things in common and one of them is fasting.

For the Muslims there's Ramadan, many Christian denominations observe fasting around Easter and most Jews observe forms of fasting famously during Passover.

For most people adhering to a certain faith fasting is also seen as an opportunity to be more pious and also let go of sinful habits and behaviours. So the question that's worth asking is if people who usually gamble will abruptly stop during the time that they fast.

What's your experience with that.

My experience being around Christians is that during times of celebration it's often seen as another chance to gamble even if it's supposed to be a holy time. So around the time of festivities because of spending more time inside and relaxing I think people actually end up gambling more.

As far as I know, gambling is prohibited in the Abrahamic religions. In my experience as a Muslim, I gamble after breaking the fast, or when I am not fasting, because I understand that gambling while fasting can reduce the essence of fasting (restraining lust), and as a form of respect, I don't do it during the fasting period. Well, it all depends on each person principles, because basically everyone has the freedom to do what they want, including gambling while fasting. However, the wise way is to not diminish the essence of fasting itself, because as far as I know, it can also reduce the reward (for fasting).

[Fiatless]

This is true to all religions. Not all members of any organized religion are true to their faiths. Many casually deviate from their religion's teachings. I'm from a country that's highly diverse in terms of religion. I personally know members of different religions and sects who do things that are contrary to their beliefs. I myself am a member of a certain religion, but I also don't strictly observe religious dos and don'ts. Above anything else, what's important is to be kind to others.

My religion doesn't forbid gambling but many leaders preach against it. This is because many people are not gambling properly. Due to the high number of gambling addicts in my area, most religious leaders ask members to abstain from it. This has led many within my faith to see gambling as immoral. I gamble secretly because of people's stereotypes. This is why I prefer using online casinos. 

[Fortify]

Abrahamic religions have a few things in common and one of them is fasting.

For the Muslims there's Ramadan, many Christian denominations observe fasting around Easter and most Jews observe forms of fasting famously during Passover.

For most people adhering to a certain faith fasting is also seen as an opportunity to be more pious and also let go of sinful habits and behaviours. So the question that's worth asking is if people who usually gamble will abruptly stop during the time that they fast.

What's your experience with that.

My experience being around Christians is that during times of celebration it's often seen as another chance to gamble even if it's supposed to be a holy time. So around the time of festivities because of spending more time inside and relaxing I think people actually end up gambling more.

I'm not sure why anyone who claims to follow a religion is even getting involved with gambling, as it's a banned activity in pretty much all of them. However in my experience these religions are full of hypocrites who pick and choose which rules they want to follow, so I can see some of them deciding that ramadan should be observed a bit more strictly than the rest of the year. However they should really be giving all their spare funds to things like charity or helping their neighbors if they are truly meant to be observant, pious followers - must be the same reason why I see the Mosque car parks full of Mercdes, Audi's and high end BMW's all the time.

[crwth]

During fasting, you would have lower blood glucose; does this affect how people behave? Like how it affects the impulse in playing or gambling? I believe that it can affect it, knowing how people who are hungry can behave differently.

Most of the time, those in authoritative positions within their clergy can influence how they do it. It can be critical in their definition of what gambling could be. At least some people I know who are religious still gamble, and they justify themselves with it.

[Frankolala]

Abrahamic religions have a few things in common and one of them is fasting.

For the Muslims there's Ramadan, many Christian denominations observe fasting around Easter and most Jews observe forms of fasting famously during Passover.

For most people adhering to a certain faith fasting is also seen as an opportunity to be more pious and also let go of sinful habits and behaviours. So the question that's worth asking is if people who usually gamble will abruptly stop during the time that they fast.

What's your experience with that.

My experience being around Christians is that during times of celebration it's often seen as another chance to gamble even if it's supposed to be a holy time. So around the time of festivities because of spending more time inside and relaxing I think people actually end up gambling more.

A gambler can choose to abstain gambling as his fasting, it doesn't mean that it's food. Any of your bad habit can be avoided during fasting. I gamble at times during fasting because I'm not abstaining myself from it. Gambling is fun as long as you can control yourself and gamble responsible. It's a personal thing.

[YOSHIE]

Do the faithful abstain from gambling during fasting?

In general, during the month of fasting/Ramadan, Muslims generally do not gamble, they respect the arrival of the month of fasting and do a lot of other religious services, they spend a lot of time in the mosque.

Muslims fasting is an obligation, so they really humble themselves and avoid all actions that harm themselves as a whole, Gambling for Muslims is a disgraceful act and violates the provisions of Islamic Sharia law, so there is no doubt that during the fasting month they do not gamble.

[Son Of Blockchain (SOB)]

Is gambling an unclean activity?

During fasting I try as much as possible to keep myself clean from some of the unclean things I know I get involved in, and gambling, as far as I know, is not part of them. Aside from not eating and having anything to do with water during that little time, until the fast period is over, I try as much as possible to avoid getting involved in adult play.

Some religions see it as unclean cause they believe it has the ability to make someone do things that are not right. For instance, gambling addiction could make a religious person that's fasting to lose concentration during times of fasting or gambling while religious sermons are ongoing.
 Well when someone discipline themselves to be good with their decision making it would be tough for such person to make wrong choices, a true believer of a particular religion would be faithful and abstain from things that would make him lose concentration during fasting.

[Agbe]

Are you saying gambling is a sin? It is only a religious believer can take gambling as a sin. Last month Month, Muslim did theirs fasting and a Muslim was caught in gambling hall so he was punished for it and another one was caught eating and was punished as well. But for Christians, there is nothing like that because they believe that Jesus Christ has paid it all in the ti.e if Easter. The law of Moses and the New Testament are different. The new testament is the time of Grace so Christians living by grace.

[leea-1334]

I thought I have seen all the nonsense in gambling discussion,,, this one takes the cake

BTW the non-muslims who observe fasting, in my experience, do an even more tough form of fasting than Muslims I observed,,, and they do not even talk about it. I believe us who actually gamble here do not even talk about it,,, neither are we religious.

[shawonngp]

I am sharing what I know, the fasting period is very significant for Muslims, and during this 1 month fasting period they try not to engage in any bad activities, they follow it very strictly, since gambling is considered negative and bad, Muslims refrain from gambling during the month of Ramadan, those who are too addicted to gambling also stop gambling at least in this month just to protect the sanctity of this month. Basically, Gambling is not only a holy month; it is also considered bad and is said to be avoided always in the Islamic religion. I have no idea how Gambling is considered in other religions.

[Awaklara]

What's your experience with that.

To judge others regarding their fasting, I certainly cannot. But personally, I do not gamble while fasting. At least, from what I see, my friends are the same. I don’t know if they still place bets or access slots during their free time. Because when fasting, there will indeed be more free time. Besides still working, rest time will certainly be more. And it is very possible that it is indeed used for gambling. But everything will return to their belief and understanding of how to practice fasting.