The holy month of Ramadan brings not only the opportunity for spiritual purity for us, but it also gives our body a great opportunity to make our body internally clean and healthy. Fasting accelerates the “autophagy” process in the body, which cleanses the body’s bad and unnecessary cells. But are we really fulfilling the purpose of fasting? Especially during the break, our dietary habits need to be considered.
How to break the Prophet (peace be upon him)
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used to breakfast with the palm and when the palm was not found, he would break it with water. This means that it is Sunnah to break the fast with fruit, and if the fruit is not fortunate then it should be broken with water, this is Sunnah. Those who do not adopt this Sunnah do a great deal of harm, because where they clean their body by fasting throughout the day, they eat fried things at the time of break and regenerate the garbage inside the body, which causes their body do not purified and do not benefit from health.
The way to break the Prophet (peace be upon him) was very simple and healthy. You usually break fast with palm or water. Palm contains natural sweetness, vitamins, minerals, and fiber, which provides quick energy to the body and also relieves digestive system. Water hydrates the body and meets the dehydration of water during fasting. This method is not only the best for physical health but also a source of spiritual satisfaction.
Iftar habits in today’s era
Unfortunately, in today’s era, we have adopted this simple and healthy method of Sunnah at the time of Iftar. Samosa, pakodas, crutches, and other fried items have become the embodiment of the Iftar table. These nutrients not only fill the “garbage” in the body but also be harmful to health. These diets accumulate hazardous cholesterol, fat, and toxic substances in the body, which neutralize the process of fasting during fasting.
The disadvantages of fried things
Digestive problems: fried things are difficult to digest, which keeps the stomach heavy and can cause digestive problems.
Risk of Obesity: The amount of calories in fried foods is high, which causes weight gain.
The risk of heart diseases: Unhealthy fat in these nutrients increases the risk of heart diseases.
The accumulation of toxic substances in the body: fried items accumulate toxic substances in the body, which affect the process of fasting during fasting.
Why is it necessary to follow the Sunnah?
According to the Sunnah, iftar not only improves our physical health but also gives us spiritual satisfaction. It is the Sunnah of the Prophet (peace be upon him), which is the best model for us. In addition, the use of fruits is also perfect for breakfast, as they provide quick energy to the body and also relax the digestive system.
What to do?
Follow the Sunnah: Open the fast with palm and water in the Iftar.
Avoid fried things: Find healthy alternatives instead of samosas, pakodas, and other fried items.
Use fruits: fruits like palm, watermelon, apples, bananas, and grapes are ideal for iftar.
Choose a balanced diet: Add food rich in protein, fiber, and vitamins.
Use more water: Increase the use of water to keep the body hydrate after fasting.
Conclusion
Fasting is a great source of cleanliness for both the body and the soul, but to get the benefits of it, we also need to make a healthy choice at the time of Iftar. According to the Sunnah, iftar will not only improve our physical health but also give spiritual satisfaction. Therefore, during this Ramadan, we should all consider our dietary habits and try to fulfill the true purpose of fasting.
May Allah grant us all the right to understand and act on the correct requirements of fasting. Amen!