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| Some Amazing Benefits of Fasting |
One of the misconceptions about fasting is that it weakens the body. In contrast, fasting has many health benefits for the human body. Scientists have proven that fasting at certain times of the day throughout the month of Ramadan brings healthy results.
However, it is obligatory for Muslims to fast in Ramadan. Allah says in the Holy Qur'an:
“O you who believe! It is obligatory upon you to fast, as it was obligatory upon those before you, that you may become righteous. A few counting days. So those of you who are sick or on a journey should complete the count in other days. And for those who do not have power, there is a ransom for feeding the poor. So the one who takes the lead in goodness is better for him. And fasting is the best thing for you, if you only knew. In return we will feed a poor needy person.
Health benefits of fasting
The physical health benefits of fasting in Ramadan are as follows:
Healthy blood pressure
Fasting helps maintain healthy blood pressure. Studies show that fasting helps lower blood pressure. As a result, it reduces the risk of heart disease.
Restoring Cholesterol Levels
High cholesterol levels can lead to the development of heart disease. When the blood cholesterol level is too high, it can build up in the walls of the arteries, causing what is known as atherosclerosis, in which the arteries constrict and blood flow to the heart muscle is compromised. ۔ This can lead to the development of heart disease. Fasting helps lower cholesterol levels and keeps them at an ideal level. As a result, the risk of heart disease is reduced.
Diabetes
Diabetes is caused by high blood sugar levels, which in turn can lead to the development of heart disease. During fasting, sugar stored in the liver (in the form of glycogen) is used by the body. The time it takes for the body to use this stored sugar is up to 8 hours. As a result, blood sugar levels drop, and heart disease is at risk.
Weight loss
Obesity is a major cause of heart disease. Obesity can lead to the development of fatty substances in your arteries, so the blood supply to the heart is blocked which leads to heart failure. During long fasting times, when the glycogen stores run out, your The body begins to use fat for energy instead of glycogen. As a result, your body will lose excess fat, lose weight, and ultimately reduce your risk of heart disease.
Fasting Digestive and Immune Benefits
Fasting reduces stomach acid, which results in digestion of food and also reduces bacteria. Fasting also helps maintain intestinal health. Fasting for the entire month of Ramadan accelerates the production of new blood cells. This is the regeneration of the entire immune system. This will further strengthen the body's ability to fight off various bacterial and viral infections.
Psychological well-being
When people abstain from unhealthy habits in the month of Ramadan, control themselves, avoid unnecessary thoughts, they become psychologically stronger and stronger.
Knowledge improvement
Fasting improves cognition and thinking ability. It slows down neurodegeneration, reduces brain damage, and improves recovery after stroke.
God's pleasure
The most beautiful benefit of fasting is the pleasure of Allah. It is narrated in Hadith Qudsi that Allah Almighty said: (Sahih Al-Bukhari)
Every work of the Son of Man is for him, except fasting, so it is for me and I will repay him.
Result
As Muslims, we should fast the entire month of Ramadan. Its benefits are not limited to religion. Fasting brings us many physical and psychological benefits. It helps reduce the risk of many serious illnesses. We should seek the pleasure of Allah in everything we do, only then will we be able to achieve real positive results.
