Ramadan Kareem IFians- The Month of Blessings

Ramadan falls on the ninth month of the Islamic Calendar and the dates vary each year as Islam follows a calendar based on the cycles of the moon. Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam.

During this month, Muslims around the globe will abstain from eating/drinking between the hours of dawn and sunset. Fasting is compulsory for all Muslims who have reached the age of puberty. There are however exceptions for people ill, pregnant or undertaking a journey, where they are asked to make up for the "missed" fasts at a later date.

Ramadan is a month where the fasting person realises the importance of having food and drink. It helps to be more compassionate towards the needy and evaluating the reason we are on earth and to be grateful for the basic things we take for granted. Fasting is not limited to abstaining from food and drink but also from worldly desires. Muslims practice self-discipline and spread goodness in many forms i.e. getting involved in charity projects.

The whole month brings a calm and serene atmosphere as Muslims come together for night prayers (tarawih) and breaking the fast with family and friends. Many Muslims will try to read the Quran at least once during the month of Ramadan and make sure to read the Sunnah prayers as well as the Fard (compulsory) prayers.

The month of Ramadan is split into 3 stages, the first ten days are for seeking Mercy from Allah, the second ten days are for seeking forgiveness of sins and the last ten days are for seeking safety from the hell fire. The night of Layla tul Qadr (night of power) is believed to fall between the final 10 days of Ramadan and is the night the first verses of the Quran were revealed to Prophet Muhammad (SAW). Worshipping on this night is equivalent to 1000 months of worship. This is one of the reasons, many Muslims will spend these final ten days in seclusion (Itikaf) where they spend all hours worshipping and seeking forgiveness and mercy from Allah (SWT).

The Prophet Muhammad SWS said:

"Whoever fasted the month of Ramadan out of sincere Faith (i.e. belief) and hoping for a reward from Allah, then all his past sins will be forgiven, and whoever stood for the prayers in the night of Qadr out of sincere Faith and hoping for a reward from Allah, then all his previous sins will be forgiven”. (Sahih Bukhari: 2014)

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Fasting has an immense impact for the body and soul. Professionals have noticed a lot of benefits of fasting.

It is normal to feel dizziness and headaches during the first few days of fasting. The whole body is suddenly affected by the changes in eating patterns and takes sometime to adapt.

Fasting is a good way to detox the whole body from toxins. We tend to eat a lot when we are anxious and many will feed off junk food as a source of comfort. Fasting provides the opportunity to abstain from such eating habits which has great health benefits too. i.e. promotes better sugar control and improves BP levels.

Fasting prevents organs from overworking for long hours. The organs can rest and do better self-cleaning. Along with this natural process, blood cells renew, cholesterol is reduced and muscular performances improve.

Professionals suggest eating a healthy suhoor (meal before the fasting commences) so that the fasting person can get all the energy and vitamins required to get through the day. They also advise breaking the fast with dates (following the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW).

Experts have also noticed that fasting positively impacts the mental health of a person, in particular, prevents anxiety, depression and dementia.

It also aids weight loss as abstaining from all types of foods and beverages overall reduces one's calorie intake which in the long run will reduce weight. One study found a whole day's fast reduced body weight by an average 9%.

HGH is a hormone central to one's health - Studies have found that fasting naturally increases HGH levels.

Besides the physical benefits to the body, fasting also has spiritual benefits to the soul. Consumption of junk food can make one feel dragged down - fasting helps reduce the intake of junk food and cleanses your toxins, which not only benefits your physical health but also the soul.

The month of Ramadan encourages acts of goods deed and kindness - we learn to be compassionate towards others especially the needy and poor as we understand their "hunger". This makes us value the blessings of the basic necessities and overall helps us become better human beings. Our hearts connect with others and we are motivated to offer donations and support charities in making a difference to several lives.

Fasting also acts as a means to self-control our habits and behaviours. We are encouraged to control our anger and negative thoughts and try to see the "good" in all.

Muslims spend a lot more time performing various acts of Ibadaah (i.e. praying namaz, making dua or doing Dhikr). We also seek forgiveness for our sins from the Al-Mighty and pray for a positive change in our lives. Praying is good for the soul as we focus our mind on positive thoughts only.

Ramadan is the school of improvement and while it lasts only for 29-30 days, the good habits we develop during these days must continue to be practiced after Ramadan too.

The Crazy Creatives would like to wish you all a safe and blessed Ramadan. Please remember the needy and those suffering in your prayers.🤗

Ramadan Mubarak IFians. 🤗

Ramadan Mubarak Everyone

Please remember all those suffering in your prayers. May it be a blessed month for all!

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