Attention, Ramadan Is Around The Corner!
Adel Eldin, MD FACC FACP, MBA, GGA
Board Certified Cardiologist, Founder/CEO Pronto Care and Florida Medical Tourism, Global Healthcare Leader,Entrepreneur, Speaker, Consultant
A very significant global event will take place, most likely on March 11th, and extend over a month. That is the arrival of the Holy month of Ramadan.
During this month, there is spiritual renewal, the redemption of all good deeds, with endless mercy from our creator — the great prize of which will be the ultimate freedom from hellfire.
From the minute the Holy Month starts, almost two billion followers of Islam engage in the continuous extra effort of worship — fasting during the day, praying till midnight, and multiplying charitable giving.
This month reflects on thanking God Almighty for his endless bounties by sharing with the less fortunate. At sunset, every day, the breaking of the fast, called Iftar, takes place across the world. Free Food is shared with all mankind as people gather to thank God for providing it.
As a matter of fact, for the most part, anyone can walk over to a mosque or Islamic center and eat for free. This is the spirit of Ramadan. Certainly, praying for a ceasefire in Gaza, delivering enough humanitarian aid to desperately needed 2.3 million citizens. They have been without food, clean drinking water, electricity, shelter, medicine, healthcare, and the list goes on as the whole world is saying enough is enough already!
Fasting teaches us patience, discipline, self-control, and humility, and it gets rid of arrogance and impatience. It does not distinguish between the richest man or woman and the poorest. Everyone unless sick or traveling, pregnant or nursing mothers is exempted from fasting .
Those who can fast would feel hunger and thirst during the period from sunrise to sunset for a month to feel the pain of the less fortunate and appreciate the blessings bestowed upon them by the Creator.
With God Almighty's acceptance of all good deeds — including, but not limited to, praying, charity, helping the needy, feeding the hungry, and serving the community — all of our sins are erased, and we become pure again.
There are many health benefits to fasting. It helps control chronic diseases and also helps with weight loss, thus cutting down the risk of cancer and many other diseases. Fasting gives the body its annual maintenance to shed dead cells. The Department of Health in England has incorporated fasting as one of its wellness strategies.
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Additionally, fasting helps get rid of stress, depression, and anxiety, and it brings peace, tranquility, and happiness. So everyone is encouraged to practice intermittent fasting for health and wellness, and it does not have to be as strict as the Muslim practice.
Ramadan softens the heart to make reconciliations with one's self, family, community, and the world, and to be a good servant of the creator, helping fellow man unconditionally. The celebration peaks during the last 10 days, as everyone looks forward to the Night of Power on the odd nights when the angel Gabriel and others descend close to Earth.
Then, you come to realize that this fast-passing month will end soon, and we say goodbye until the next Ramadan comes.
Then the feast of breaking the fast, also known as Eid al-Fitr, comes as a trophy, along with the celebration for doing a good job during Ramadan. It includes buying new clothes, parties, rides for kids, and exchanging gifts with family members and friends.
Ramadan is a blessed month for all mankind, with so many physical, mental, and spiritual benefits. It is also a great opportunity to abstain from bad habits such as smoking, overeating, lying, cheating, backbiting, and envy, offering a chance to transform yourself to be a better human being.
Everyone can benefit from Ramadan and make this month a special gift to all humanity across the Globe!
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