RAMADAN IS A TIME OF SPIRITUAL REFLECTION, SELF-IMPROVEMENT

Ramadan is a time of spiritual reflection, self-improvement, and heightened devotion and worship. The fast (sawm) begins at dawn and ends at sunset. In addition to abstaining from eating and drinking during this time, Muslims abstain from sexual relations and sinful speech and behaviour during Ramadan fasting or month. The act of fasting is said to redirect the heart away from worldly activities, its purpose being to cleanse the soul by freeing it from harmful impurities. Muslims believe that Ramadan teaches them to practice self-discipline, self-control,sacrifice, and empathy for those who are less fortunate, thus encouraging actions of generosity and compulsory charity (zakat)

Fasting has many benefits for health , as it helps people to control themself , reduce bad habits, and draw closer to Allah. However, the benefits of fasting are not limited to the spiritual and psychological aspects, but also include health benefits that you should know

1- It helps to remove toxins from the body

Toxins are found everywhere around us, in the air, food, and as a result of the chemical processes and reactions that take place within the body. Many of these toxins are stored in body fat, and during fasting those fats are burned, which helps to get rid of toxins.

2- It benefits the digestive system：

Fasting relaxes the digestive system and helps maintain fluid balance in the body. During the month of Ramadan, some people are forced to change a number of their bad habits, such as reducing smoking and drinking coffee, which greatly affect the stomach and digestive system.

3- It reduces blood sugar levels：

Fasting helps break down glucose, which reduces insulin production, thus relaxing the pancreas, which ultimately leads to lower blood sugar levels.

4- It helps burn fat：

As we said, fasting helps break down glucose, which facilitates the burning of fats to produce the energy needed for the body, especially the fats stored in the kidneys and muscles.

5- Treats high blood pressure：

Fasting is the most important natural way to lower blood pressure levels, as it helps reduce the risk of atherosclerosis, and reduces metabolic rates and hormone levels such as adrenaline, which helps lower blood pressure levels.

6- It promotes healthy eating habits：

As medical studies indicated that fasting reduces the desire to eat processed foods and fast food, and enhances the desire to eat healthy foods.

7- It boosts the immune system：

As we mentioned earlier, fasting helps to get rid of body toxins and fats and promotes healthy eating habits in people, thus it greatly enhances the immune system.