The Do's and Don'ts of Not eating in Islam

Muslimkaffah - For Muslims, Ramadan—the 9th month of the Islamic calendar—is an important time. Not eating throughout this month is among the 5 Columns of Islam, among the responsibilities that a Muslim must fulfill to become better to Allah (God). Throughout Ramadan, Muslims are required to abstain from food and drink (consisting of sprinkle) from dawn until sundown, with some exemptions depending upon circumstances and health and wellness factors.

What you can do while not eating

It's not permissible to eat periodontal, smoke cigarettes, drink coffee or other kind of caffeinated drink, take in sugar or have any food after the moment for breaking the fast. It's however, permissible to clean one's teeth with a tooth brush using tooth paste.

It's permissible to use anti-perspirant. It's also permissible to use medication for migraines or backache with a medicated lotion, cream or ointment on locations that are not subjected when wearing clothes.

It's also permissible to wear antiperspirant, but avoid fragrance or other solid fragrances. You might also put on cosmetics. Some scholars say that it's not permissible to wear fragrance or cream throughout not eating because those points are used to enhance oneself. However, most scholars say that fragrance used for wudu (the ablution performed before petition) doesn't invalidate your fast.

How to damage your fast

While not all Islamic scholars settle on how to damage a fast, the bulk thinks that breaking a fast starts with either consuming or drinking. After ingesting the food or drink, one should recite words Bismillah (for God) complied with by Allahu Akbar (God is great). Finally, one should say out loud Al-Hamdu lillah (praise be to God).

Breaking a fast with food is better compared to simply drinking sprinkle or juice. However, if you can't consume or drink, after that recite words Bismillah Allahu Akbar 3 times complied with by Al-Hamdu lillah once.

What to avoid throughout Ramadan

There are some limitations on what you can consume, drink, smoke, or do throughout Ramadan. Many individuals find it helpful to set new individual objectives throughout this time around. One instance may be an individual that desires to visit the mosque 5 times a day rather than 3 throughout Ramadan. These are simply some ideas; the limits are truly whatever you want them to be as lengthy as they do not detract from the significance of not eating itself.

When breaking your fast at sundown, avoid overindulging by production certain you do not have a large dish too shut to going to bed. It's best to have something light, such as fruits or grains. However, if you decide to offset missed out on prayers throughout Ramadan, it's suggested that you don't consume too a lot at suhoor (pre-dawn dish). Also be certain to conserve some food for Iftar (the dish you damage your fast with) when you damage your fast.

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Points to keep in mind when breaking your fast

1. Make the intention before breaking your fast: make the intention for your fast that you will consume to nurture your body, so that you'll have the ability to withstand not eating next time, God prepared.

2. damage your fast with something light such as an item of bread or cracker so it does not seem like you are overindulging after not consuming for a very long time.

3. attempt to damage your fast with days (the Prophet Muhammad [PBUH] used to damage his fast with dates), as it helps you obtain used to consuming after not consuming for a very long time, which will make it easier for you throughout future fasts.

Tips for novices

When not eating throughout Ramadan, it's important to not just drink enough sprinkle to stay hydrated, but also look after your diet. This consists of consuming enough food at every dish and drinking great deals of sprinkle throughout the day.

If you need to consume or drink something, attempt to take small sips of sprinkle rather than large gulps. When you feel starving, try consuming a small part and drinking great deals of sprinkle. Consuming much less throughout Ramadan is alright, but make certain that you are still obtaining enough nutrients. This will help your body stay healthy and balanced while not eating. You can follow these tips also if you are not not eating throughout Ramadan, too!

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