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    EXPLAINING RAMADHAN

    The Standard EditorBy The Standard EditorMarch 14, 2024Updated:March 14, 2024 Religion No Comments3 Mins Read
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    By Aulah Najjuka
    Research shows that fasting is good for your health and can result in a longer life since body cholesterol
    and blood pressure all improve with fasting. It is not compulsory for every Muslim, but only for able and
    adult Muslims. This means the sick, children, elderly people, pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, and
    those menstruating and travelling are exempt from fasting.


    Muslims always immensely improve their faith during Ramadhan by praying all five prayers, reciting the
    Quran, and paying zakat. This helps put your mind at rest, thus improving their mental health, because
    no one leaves with the same burden they came with after talking and praying to their God.
    As Ramadhan continues, it is very crucial that one drinks enough fluids when breaking their fast at
    sunset and at dawn before you start. This is because of the heat that comes with the day, as the country
    is experiencing hotter days than last year’s Ramadhan.


    Even though most people often prefer breaking their fast with fried and sweet food because of their
    cravings, it is beneficial to break your fast with fruit because it provides your body organs with glucose,
    especially the brain. At dawn, it is advisable to have a meal with protein and carbohydrates, such as
    beans and chapati, as these are not easily digestible, which leaves a person feeling full for longer.
    For physical activities, exercise is important and can be done during Ramadhan but can’t be pushed to
    the pre-Ramadhan levels, so if you feel dehydrated or tired, then stop. But it’s better to exercise in the
    morning, as the temperature could still be lower.


    If you are in hot areas, then you should be careful during the hottest part of the day (12 noon–3 p.m.)
    and wear light but appropriate clothes. When you are breaking your fast, drink enough and lick a pinch
    of salt to replace what you lost while sweating the whole day.

    A muslim student studying at UCU the writing centre


    Smoking and vaping, which has now become a serious habit among youth and mostly university
    students, aren’t allowed. So if you are a smoker, then it might be time for you to quit. But if you are a
    nicotine smoker, some Islamic scholars advise the use of a nicotine patch when you break your fast.
    If you have an illness and you want to fast, you should consult your doctor first, mostly if they are
    chronic illnesses like diabetes or high blood pressure.


    UCU, being a center for excellence for people from all walks of life, promotes other religions or beliefs
    through course units like World Views that are offered by all students here. Here, students are taught
    about different views or religions all over the world, including Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism, and this
    helps students and staff from other religions not feel left out.

    Christians also fast during lent but unlike the moslems they have options on the foods they can desist
    from eating during this period, the most common one being meat. They also have different timings for
    the fast and options for the acts to observe such as penance etc.

    For over 1.9 billion Muslims in the world and over 200 Muslim students at UCU, Ramadhan is the holiest
    month of the Islamic calendar, and this year it started on March 11th. Throughout Ramadhan, which goes
    on for 30 days, Muslims are supposed to abstain from things like food, drinks, smoking, and sex, and all
    this between dawn and sunset.

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