The Benefits Of Fasting On The Mind

Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the pillars of Islam, observed by millions of Muslims around the world. Other religions recommend fasting as a religious practice. What benefits does this divine recommendation contain? What are the benefits of fasting on the mind? We will discover everything in this blog post!

The benefits OF Fasting

In Islam, fasting consists of abstaining from eating, drinking and sexual intercourse from dawn to sunset with the intention of fasting for the sake of God. Fasting in the month of Ramadan was prescribed to the community of the Prophet Mohammed, peace and blessings of God be upon him, in the year 2 AH, to every responsible Muslim (pubescent and gifted with reason) and capable of fasting . Fasting is a blessing from God and it contains many merits for the body and mind, in particular the fasting of the month of Ramadan.

Among other things: Fasting helps you quit smoking! It works discreetly to cleanse the body of toxins including nicotine. At the same time, it purifies the blood, which quickly reduces the urge to smoke. Another amazing specialty of fasting is that it helps treat back, spinal and neck pain. It also treats general fatigue and all kinds of inflammation.

The Benefits of fasting on the mind

Fasting is indeed an act of worship profitable for the spirit of the faster.

–Fasting is a main source of piety

God has prescribed fasting for believers so that they achieve piety. Piety consists of a spiritual awakening allowing one to remain on the right path, the path which leads to knowledge and proximity to God, the Most High. Fasting is therefore a primordial worship for the believer, considered the blessed source of piety.

–Fasting is a school for improving one’s behavior and encouraging oneself to adopt better virtues.

Indeed, abstaining for a moment from doing things authorized for the rest of the year can only teach one to abstain from sins that are detestable to God. This is about seeking the Satisfaction of the Lord. The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: “God, Exalted be He, said: “Whatever the son of Adam does is for himself, except fasting, he is for Me, and it is I who give the reward (…)”.

–Fasting is an opportunity to meditate and conduct personal introspection.

Thanks to its luminous and meditative atmosphere, the faster rises spiritually and at the same time frees himself from the material world. He reconnects with the essentials. The Prophet, peace and blessings of God be upon him, said: “When the month of Ramadan arrives, the doors of Paradise are open and those of hell closed, while the demons are chained.” It is therefore the most favorable time to move away from sins and draw closer to God in a more intense way.

–Fasting Helps with self-control

The faster also feels, through abstention from food and drink, this feeling of deprivation which actually leads him to improve his self-control, to better manage his emotions, his resentments, and direct them towards more ambitions.

–Empathy with the less forunate

The hunger felt also allows the faster to develop more empathy with the most deprived people, who feel this feeling of deprivation all year round. Fasting thus pushes the mind of the faster to become aware of the consequences of unregulated behavior in a society that pushes excessive consumption. He is thus invited to develop his spirit of solidarity and generosity towards those who need it most.

-The Benefits Of Fasting On The Mind: more energy

Scientists say that energy peaks in the faster. When you fast, many changes take place inside your organisms without you realizing it.

More than 10% of your body’s energy is spent digesting the food you eat. The greater the quantity of food, the more energy it requires to digest it. However, during fasting, we save this energy and we feel very light and at ease. This energy will then be used to rid the body of harmful toxins.

The amount of energy in the body is limited. Fasting, practicing pious acts, emotional stability help you save energy. This energy will be at its peak during this blessed month, you will then have great willpower making it easier for you to abandon bad habits.

–Fasting for less stress

Fasting is capable of treating very serious psychological disorders such as schizophrenia because it provides the brain with the distraction it needs to regain serenity. This reflects positively on the psychological state of the fasting person.

Some psychologists treat their patients with fasting and they have managed to have surprising results. Fasting is thus a real cure for many psychological illnesses such as schizophrenia, depression, stress, discouragement, etc.

Fasting helps face the difficulties and burdens of everyday life, it gives you the strength to overcome the endless annoyances of our life. How much do you need to find an effective remedy to combat worries?! Fasting has the virtue of calming you and guaranteeing you serenity.

–Stabilizing the mind

The blood becomes healthier when it gets rid of toxic substances. This healthy blood then irrigates and purifies the brain so that it is better able to think and endure; in other words more psychologically stable.

In this sense, the educational and physical benefits of fasting are innumerable; we have only cited a few here. May this fast in the month of Ramadan bring us the best benefits, by the grace of God.

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I hope you enjoyed this overview of the benefits of fasting on the mind and found it useful. And you, do you fast for Ramadan? If so, tell us everything in the comments, we’re waiting for your tips to have the best month!

Looking forward to reading your comments, sending you love and positive energy!!!