Studies showed that Ramadan fasting has health protective effects. More precise studies should be conducted for more reliable conclusion. Keywords: Body weight, diabetes, fasting, immune system, lipid profile, pregnancy, Ramadan. Fasting during Ramadan is an Islamic rule and, therefore, Muslims fast a 29-30-day consecutive period per year. Muslims fast during the month of Ramadan by abstinence from food and drink every day from dawn to sunset. Studies have reported contradictory results with respect to the changes in body weight and biochemical parameters. Research has found that fasting during Ramadan may affect the health of Muslims. Results of those studies however are often contradictory, with quantity and composition of meals during Ramadan being potential influencing factors. Islamic Ramadan is a 28 - 30 day fast in which food and drink are prohibited during the daylight hours. The majority of health-specific findings related to Ramadan fasting are mixed. Given below are numerous benefits of fasting in Ramadan: 1. Increases Taqwa. Taqwa is an Islamic phrase that refers to being aware of Allah and the truth and “piety and dread of God”. The term frequently appears in the holy book of the Quran. This review article concluded that, Ramadan fasting significantly reduces the risk for cardio-vascular diseases and diabetics by decreasing body weight, total cholesterol, ldl Intermittent fasting (IF) has gained popularity for body-composition improvement purposes. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to summarize the effects of Ramadan vs. non-Ramadan IF on parameters of body composition. Islamic Ramadan is a 29-30 day fast in which food, fluids, medications, drugs and smoking are prohibited during the daylight hours which can be extended between 13 and 18 h · day(-1) depending on the geographical location and season. Ramadan fasting is associated with short-term favorable changes in the metabolic profile concerning risk of some chronic diseases. These findings should be further investigated in future, larger studies of longer follow-up with clinical outcomes. Many studies have been conducted to determine the health benefits of fasting. Apart from the benefits to the body’s organs, Ramadan fasting is also beneficial for the growth of the gut Health Benefits of Ramadan. Beyond the spiritual aspects, fasting during Ramadan has significant physical benefits. Here’s how fasting can improve health and well-being: 1. Lower Cholesterol and Heart Health. Research shows that fasting significantly reduces LDL (bad) cholesterol levels while stabilizing HDL (good) cholesterol levels. Firstly, the experimental studies were searched on different websites like PubMed, Science direct, and google scholar to find out the latest research regarding Ramadan fasting. Studies have shown Abstract. Fasting is a prevalent approach to weight loss and is a feasible method for treating some diseases, such as type 2 diabetes. Meanwhile, the effects of intermittent fasting on health, aging, and disease process are hot issues and are of concern by researchers of multiple areas, even the public. Ramadan fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam, through which fasting believers aim at attaining spiritual purity of the soul. The Ramadan fasting period lasts 28 to 30 d depending on the year [4,14]. During the holy month of Ramadan, food, water or other liquids, and smoking are forbidden from dawn to sunset [14,15]. Fasting lowers inflammation, which is a significant cause of aging. This is because fasting triggers changes in your gut microbiota. After fasting, the gut microbiome becomes richer in bacteria with anti-inflammatory properties. Regulates Sleep Patterns . Fasting has long been associated with healthy sleep. The formulation of the problem in the research, namely 1) identifying Ramadan fasting as strengthening Islamic understanding, 2) methods that teachers apply to introduce Ramadan fasting, 3 Yes every little thing in Islam is infallible and perfect. The Quran contains the secrets of the multiverse and entire existence. Petty matters of length of male beards, marrying war widows, proper ways of disciplining wives, and making adoption forbidden so you can marry daughter in laws are all principles so universal and awe inspiring that there is no question but to blindly follow A 2013 meta-analysis of 30 cohort studies including healthy young men and women examined whether Ramadan fasting altered biomarkers in addition to weight. 27 The primary finding of this meta-analysis was that after Ramadan fasting, low-density lipoprotein and fasting blood glucose levels were decreased in both sex groups and also in the entire Unfortunately, apart from observational evidence for weight loss, comprehensive metabolic and cohort-based studies into the other benefits of time-restricted fasting remain lacking. Ramadan, the JAKARTA - Ramadan fasting is not just a worship run by Muslims around the world, but also has great benefits for the health of the body. Various studies have shown that restraining food and drink from dawn to sunset can have a positive impact on metabolism, blood pressure, to the digestive system.
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