As Ramadan fast approaches, we as Muslim women intend to make fast as a way to clean our bodies and our mind. But how does Ramadan compare to intermittent fasting. Watch my video on Ramadan and Intermittent fasting here, I discuss the benefits fasting provides to our bodies from a medical perspective:
This Ramadan however, many Muslims start the day with delicious meals for suhoor depending on which country you come from, which adds to the beauty of Muslims. Some are starting with parathas and eggs, some with leftover gravy from last night, some start with plain coffee and bagel and others with perhaps Kinche, an Ethiopian breakfast. I consider this for my Muslim patients as the most important month of the year when it comes to not only helping our souls learn patience and taqwa, but also to reset the minds and body to begin loosing weight.
In the Quran, Allah (s.w.t) mentions regarding Ramadan or fasting:
"You who believe, fasting is prescribed for you, as it was prescribed for those before you, so that you may be mindful of God." (Al-Baqarah 2:183)
As excited as I am to share the tips necessary to loose weight this Ramadan, lets not forget the main aim is to remember your Lord, elevate your mind away from food and worldly benefits, to the one that Allah (s.w.t) is pointing towards. This is a once in a year opportunity to change your habits and replace them with ones of discipline, patience and immense virtue. Surprisingly, these are also the habits necessary when it comes to weight loss.
Thank you Dr