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IRSYAD HUKUM KHAS RAMADHAN SIRI KE-122: PUASA & KESIHATAN
Does fasting have a beneficial effect on health?
Short answer
Fasting in Ramadan is an obligation and one of the pillars of Islam.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Irsyad al-Hukum Edisi Ramadhan
- Topic
- Fasting
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Fasting in Ramadan is an obligation and one of the pillars of Islam. The hadith "fast and you will be healthy" is not authentically attributed to the Prophet, but its meaning is not necessarily incorrect. Medical and scientific studies indicate that fasting has many health benefits, including helping control blood sugar, supporting heart health, reducing inflammation and aiding weight loss. Weight reduction depends on not overeating at the pre-dawn meal and when breaking the fast.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Walaubagaimanapun, ini tidak menunjukkan bahawa makna (matan atau teks) hadith itu juga tidak sahih. Ini kerana, ilmu perubatan dan sains telah membuktikan bahawa amalan berpuasa mempunyai banyak faedah kepada kesihatan.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “IRSYAD HUKUM KHAS RAMADHAN SIRI KE-122: PUASA & KESIHATAN”, 13 May 2019. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-hukum/edisi-ramadhan/3395-irsyad-al-fatwa-khas-ramadhan-siri-ke-122-puasa-ramadhan. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/does-fasting-benefit-health/