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Misunderstandings And Violations In Ramadan   In the name of God, Most Gracious Most Merciful Like all other religious practices gifted to us by God, fasting during the month of Ramadan is another great system to develop the soul in preparation for the Hereafter. While there is the scientifically proven health benefit, the primary benefit is for our souls. The more we remember God throughout the month, the better it is for our souls. The additional time we remember God whether before dawn preparing for the fast, during breaking of the fast, supplications to God for His support in making the fast easy, and the gathering to commemorate God, all help us remember God so much more. By submitting to God’s command to refrain from food and drink from dawn to sunset, we glorify Him. [33:35] ..... the fasting men, the fasting women, ..... GOD has prepared for them forgiveness and a great recompense. [2:184]..... But fasting is the best for you, if you only knew. God has given us a great bles...

[2:185] Ramadan is the month during which the Quran was revealed, providing guidance for the people, clear teachings, and the statute book. Those of you who witness this month shall fast therein. Those who are ill or traveling may substitute the same number of other days. GOD wishes for you convenience, not hardship, that you may fulfill your obligations, and to glorify GOD for guiding you, and to express your appreciation.  In the name of GOD, Most Gracious, Most Merciful There is no other god beside GOD Most Submitters (Muslims) do not fast because of medical benefits but because it has been ordained to them in the Quran. The medical benefits of fasting are as a result of fasting. Fasting in general has been used in medicine for medical reasons including weight management, for rest of the digestive tract and for lowering lipids. There are many adverse effects of total fasting as well as so-called crash diets. Islamic fasting is different from such diet plans because in Ramadan fa...