The Scientific Miracle in the Verses on Fasting

Abstract

Research summary

Fasting during Ramadan is one of the five pillars upon which Islam was built. The Ummah has unanimously agreed upon its obligation, and there is no disagreement about it. The meaning of "written" in this verse means "obligation," and it is obligatory.

As for the pure Prophetic Sunnah, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) took care to clarify the obligation of fasting, as in his saying: "Islam is built on five [pillars]: testifying that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, establishing prayer, paying zakat, performing Hajj, and fasting Ramadan."

Fasting and all other divine laws, in addition to being for Allah Almighty, are also for the sake of achieving spiritual, behavioral, and physical benefits that are essential to this human being. Allah does not impose any act of worship without a reason, some of which is obvious and some of which is hidden. The field of this matter continues to confuse minds and the conscience wanders in every direction. Anyone who wants to delve into this topic and understand what God intended from the act of worship of fasting must first examine the texts of the noble Sharia and then the findings of modern science. God Almighty mentioned in His Noble Book the highest goal of this act of worship. After calling upon the believers, He stated that fasting is obligatory for the nation of Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him), just as it was obligatory for the nations that preceded it, from Adam (peace be upon him) to this nation. Hundreds of animal studies and dozens of human clinical trials have shown that fasting can lead to improvements in health conditions such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and neurological disorders. However, further research is still needed to determine whether intermittent fasting is beneficial in humans over the long term. With regard to Islamic fasting during the month of Ramadan specifically, studies indicate that it may have positive health effects. Keywords: scientific miracle, verses of fasting