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[Medical aspects of fasting]
1Traumatoloska klinika, Klinicki centar Sarajevo.
Medicinski Arhiv
|January 1, 1997
Summary
Fasting, an Islamic obligation since 624 CE, offers significant physical and psychological health benefits. This practice enhances self-discipline, strengthens character, and promotes a healthy lifestyle, aligning with the principle of a sound mind in a sound body.
Area of Science:
- Islamic Studies
- Medical Science
- Health and Wellness
Context:
- Fasting is a religious obligation in Islam, established in 624 CE during Ramadan.
- Similar obligatory fasting practices exist in other major religions, including Catholicism, Judaism, and Orthodoxy.
- The Quran emphasizes fasting as a means to avoid sin and cultivate self-discipline.
Purpose:
- To explore the medical aspects and health benefits of fasting.
- To highlight the positive influence of fasting on various bodily systems and organs.
- To connect the practice of fasting with a healthy lifestyle and disease prevention.
Summary:
- Fasting, a core tenet of Islam, involves both psychical and physical components, promoting self-control and spiritual growth.
- Medical perspectives reveal that fasting positively impacts bodily systems and organs, contributing to overall health.
- The practice aligns with the principle of 'Mens sana in corpora sano' (a healthy mind in a healthy body).
Impact:
- Fasting fosters enhanced willpower, emotional regulation, and mental clarity.
- It contributes to a stronger character, improved spiritual connection, and robust mental fortitude.
- The practice supports a healthy lifestyle and serves as a preventative measure against various ailments.