Benefits of fasting Ramadan

Fasting during Ramadan improves spiritual and physical health. The main purpose of fasting during the holy month is to attain righteousness. Some other benefits include strengthening the believers' relationship with their Creator (His name is Allah), having self-reflection and appreciation of Allah's blessings, remembering and helping the people in need, and learning self-control. Many Muslim individuals also consider this holy month a great opportunity to make healthy changes to their lifestyles because it is, if practiced correctly, annual training in appetite control and having a balanced diet, which can help in losing weight. In addition, Ramadan can be an ideal time for many individuals to quit smoking, an action that breaks fasting and a habit that is prohibited in Islam according to the vast majority of Muslim scholars, with the need for continuous support after Ramadan to prevent relapse.