INTRODUCTION
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Arabic month and Muslims fast during this month. So throughout the month they keep fasting from sunrise to sunset and all kinds of drinking, immorality and bad deeds are avoided. According to Islamic law, it is obligatory for every adult Muslim to fast every day of the month of Ramadan is (Farz,فرض (which means, of course, to observe)
Benefits of Fasting
Regular fasting during Ramadan can prevent various health related problems such as high cholesterol, heart disease and obesity.
Since the stomach is empty during fasting, the digestive acid is released slowly during this time, which helps to eliminate various digestive problems.
There is no alternative to fasting in controlling high blood pressure, diabetes. Because not eating for a long time reduces the amount of cholesterol and glucose in the body.Fasting plays an effective role in getting rid of any addiction.
Health benefits for fasting
Peptic Ulcer:
It was once believed that patients suffering from peptic ulcer cannot fast. They have to eat frequently, stomach cannot be kept empty for long. Many believe that fasting damages peptic ulcers and increases acid levels. But actually these ideas are not correct. Controlled eating and drinking during fasting reduces acid levels. So if you fast properly and if you eat Sahri and Iftar with the right food, fasting rather relieves the ulcer, many times the ulcer gets better. Apart from this, fasting is also beneficial in gastritis, IBS etc. Gastric-ulcer medication can be used once or twice a night if needed.
Patients with respiratory problems or asthma:
People suffering from these diseases also have no difficulty in fasting. Such diseases do not usually increase during fasting, but because of the freedom from worry and direct submission to Allah, the incidence of these diseases is less. If necessary, take the medicine once or twice at night, which keeps the breath under control for a long time. Such medicines are easily available in the market. Medicines like inhalers or nebulizers can be used during the day for urgent needs, it will not break the fast.
Fasting during pregnancy:
If the pregnant mother does not have any physical complications, then there is no obstacle to fasting. Fasting is easy especially for the first few months. You should consult your doctor whether you should fast or not. If fasting causes harm to the mother or the child or if there is a doctor’s prohibition in this regard, then it is better not to fast.
In this sense, the Prophet said,
“There are two joys for the fasting person. One is when he breaks his fast, and the other is when he meets Allah.”
—(Bukhari and Muslim)
The Most Benificial Food in Ramadan
Dates or the fruits of the palm trees are a sweet tasted fruit rich with vitamins,minerals and antioxidants. More importantly, it’s cholesterol free.100 grams of this nutrition fruit has 282 calories
In Islam, it carries superior values. Like in Hadith,
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Amongst the trees, there is a tree, the leaves of which do not fall and is like a Muslim. Tell me the name of that tree.” Everybody started thinking about the trees of the desert areas. And I thought of the date-palm tree but felt shy to answer. The others then asked, “What is that tree, O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)?” He replied, “It is the date-palm tree.” [Bukhari]
In another Hadith, the Prophet said,“He who eats seven Ajwa dates every morning, will not be affected by poison or magic on the day he eats them.” [Bukhari]
Also in the Quran, Allah mentioned in Surah Maryam, “The pains of labour drove her to the trunk of a date-palm. She [Maryam] said, “Oh if only I had died before this time and was something discarded and forgotten!” A voice called out to her from under her, “Do not grieve! Your Lord has placed a small stream at your feet. Shake the trunk of the palm towards you and fresh, ripe dates will drop down onto you. Eat and drink and delight your eyes.”
The Last Prophet (ﷺ) was used to eat dates in different occasions especially when he fasted. In Ramdan, he usually broke his fast with dates.
So, the present muslims are also used to break their fast by this nutritious fruit.
Not only that, medical science has proven the superiority of dates. These dates are able to boost the strength very fast . Also, it boosts the immune system of the body. It helps to digest food easily. Eating dates can minimize the pain in pregnancy. The vitamins in it can promote blood pressure, good bone health and blood clotting.
So, indeed, dates are a great source of energy. It has proven medical values and it’s very beneficial in Ramadan.
Conclusion
In conclusion, since fasting is for Allah Ta’ala and Allah will reward it, so if someone thinks that I will fast for Allah, whatever happens, there will be no problem. And those who think that fasting will lead to various problems, the incidence of diseases will increase, there will be various complicatarticle he chances of these problems are high. Along with physical fasting, the heart’s fasting is real, so no excuse or laziness should be used to refrain from fasting.
[Source : Shomoy News, দৈ নি ক ইত্তে ফাক,Wikipedia]
