Oryx, you are correct with the labors issue. Infact - if you analyze the proper teachings in Islam - it is not complusory for people enduring very hard physical labor/ work to fast. If they wish - they need not fast and its perfectly fine and allowed in Islam on this matter and yet they would be rewarded! The beauty of Islam is that it has actually considered all these practical aspects and covered all of it.

ARMY.

" Life is not a party we hoped for, but while we are here, we might as well dance! "