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Break the fast in moderation. The daily fast’s duration can vary by location depending on the hours of daylight. Experts say to take it easy and listen to the body while fasting. Elfakhani tries to slow down during the day in between teaching stints and catches up on work after the evening iftar meal. 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. Plan your meals ahead of time. Ground Picture/Shutterstock 2. Stay hydrated. Staying hydrated is important during Ramadan. Women should aim to drink 2.1 litres of water or fluids (such as coconut A Ramadan fast is a type of intermittent fasting, he said, "and intermittent fasting has really taken off" as a way to lose fat without losing muscle. He noted that fasting can improve insulin levels and boost human growth hormone, which helps burn fat. Exercise moderately Fasting and dehydration can naturally cause you to feel lethargic and make your Ramadan days sedentary. However, with proper fluid intake, you should also try to exercise in moderate amounts. Remaining active helps reduce fatigue, gives your body the strength to keep going and is a good opportunity to lose weight if needed. K.M. Chaudary. FILE - People break their fasts during the Muslim's holy fasting month of Ramadan, at a rooftop restaurant near the historical Badshahi mosque, in background, in Lahore, Pakistan "With Ramadan, when you break your fast, you just want to gorge on anything and everything," she says. Why Ramadan might be good for your health. While fasting is tough, the good news is it We’ll leave you with one last takeaway, a study by Mohammad Hossein Rouhani and Leila Azadbakht, published in the Journal of Research in Medical Sciences in 2014, found that while Ramadan fasting did result in weight loss, much of the weight was quickly gained back. Fasting was also found to be beneficial to the immune system. Caffeine is also a natural diuretic, so if you choose to continue to drink it in the predawn meal, ensure you are drinking a lot of water. 3. Prioritize hydration. Dehydration is one of the most common challenges during the Ramadan fast, particularly for individuals who are physically active like athletes or those with hypertension. Fasting isn't intended to cause harm, yet it's important to consider consulting your primary care clinician before Ramadan — or anytime you fast — to plan how best to maintain good health or determine whether fasting is safe for you. Some questions to ask include: Is fasting safe based on my health conditions? This means that a fasting person should not only avoid food but also stay away from bad words, lying, fighting, and anything that would cause harm. Why Do Muslims Fast? The Quran tells us: “Fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may become righteous.” (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:183) Ramadan is the month in which Allah Almighty opens His doors of mercy, forgiveness and blessings upon Muslims. This month is anxiously awaited by all the Muslims as they perform the duty of fasting in this month. There is a good reason behind such joyful anticipation; Ramadan is a time of reflection, soul-searching and strengthening Ramadan is not only a time for worship but also a good time to make your body healthy. But if you do not fast properly during Ramzan, it can cause more harm than benefit to your health. If you are Fasting has been prescribed for you so you might learn self-restraint.” Self-discipline is a key virtue in Islam, and Ramadan is the time to practice or strengthen one’s own willpower. For those who are capable of fasting (but still do not fast), there is a redemption: feeding a needy man for each day missed. Whoever voluntarily does more good than is required will find it better for him, and that you should fast is better for you if you only know.” [Holy Quran, Surah Baqarah: 184] For the lazy: Whether you wear a tanktop and shorts, a 3 piece suit, or a thowb, or you lie, cheat, or steal, or you spend your day in the mosque praying, your fast is still valid. The question you must ask yourself is: After wearing what I wore, or doing what I do (good or bad), what reward is left of my fast even though it is valid and I don Drinking water, tea, coffee, and eating food are prohibited after fasting. But taking medicine is also prohibited during fasting. So if you have any health problems, do not fast. Because it is difficult for you to fast. It is also not good for health. The Islamic calendar consists of 12 lunar months, with each month lasting between 29 and 30 days, depending on the moon's sighting. The beginning of Ramadan is marked by the sighting of the new Abstract Background: Fasting during Ramadan is an Islamic rule. Although previous review studies have assessed the impact of Ramadan on cardiovascular risk factors, athlete performance, diabetes and transplantation, in this study we have appraised some on these reviews by focusing on limitations and also, we have reviewed more recently published study and several recent studies, which are not People break their fasts during the Muslim's holy fasting month of Ramadan, at a rooftop restaurant near the historical Badshahi mosque, in background, in Lahore, Pakistan, March 15, 2024.
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