The Importance of Fasting
There are numerous spiritual, social and health benefits to fasting Ramadan. Ramadan is very important for self-discipline because it helps you prevent yourself from doing things that otherwise would be permissible. In other words, Ramadan teaches us to control our desires of eating and drinking for an extended period of time. Fasting Ramadan is also very useful for the human body. For example, fasting can regulate blood sugar and allows us to follow a healthy diet. At the social level, observing Ramadan strengthens the community bonds by sharing food and doings acts of kindness to the poor. In conclusion, Ramadan is very important not only for our spiritual well-being, but also for our physical health, and the well-being of our society as a whole.
