Ramadan’s Benefits For Us

Alhamdullilah, we are blessed to witness another Ramadan. The Holy Prophet (SAW) called this month as the blessed month. During this Holy Month, Muslims fast for 29-30 days, abstaining from drinking, eating, smoking and engaging in foul activities. This month acts as a training month for Muslims on how they should spend the rest of the 11 months. 

Because of how heavily rewarded each good act is during the month, Muslim men and women try to do maximum Ibadah possible. Spending this blessed month in shops and otherworldly activities is foolish. You can shop for your necessities, like grocery shopping, online. In fact, howmuch’s Ramadan grocery packages are encompassing and contain everything you need in your household during the Holy month. 

So, stay home, fast and pray to Allah the maximum you can. Fasting is a great reminder of one’s true self, without the luxuries of this world. It also helps us in not only purifying our bodies but also our minds and souls. 

Purifying Our Bodies: 

According to several researches, abstaining from food intake during the day can help in preventing health issues such as high cholesterol, heart disease and obesity, as well as improve mental health and wellbeing. By no food intake, our body is able to concentrate on removing toxins, as our digestive systems are given the chance to rest. 

Fasting is only applicable on healthy Muslims and they should not fear of their bodies become weak as a result of fasting. It’s quite the contrary actually. Not only is your health and stamina improved, but your control over yourself also improves. Fasting is more than just not eating food or drinking during the day, it is stopping bad actions, falsehood in speech, fighting with others, and sinful thoughts. Thus, fasting helps in strengthening control over your impulses and developing a good behaviour. 

Purifying Our Hearts: 

It’s always good to have a clean heart, free of grudges and spites but it is hard to achieve it. The Holy Month of Ramadan lets one purify themselves and their hearts from dark feelings such as anger, jealousy, and hurt we have towards our family members, friends or even strangers! Islam is a religion of peace and encourages brotherhood and letting go of others mistakes in hopes that Allah would do the same with yours. 

If you have bad blood with someone, start mending fencing during the Blessed Month. Not only will Allah reward you bountifully, but you will also find peace in your heart. Nothing gives you peace of mind like a clean heart!

Purifying Our Souls: 

Once you have clean hearts, you will automatically start feeling light. You will become more optimist, less judgemental and petty things that once bothered you, will not even cross your mind! Ramadan helps you in developing a connection with your creator and you are reminded of your purpose on Earth- to serve him. You are reminded that this world is temporary and you need to work for the final destination. 

The TakeAway: 

Ramadan is the month that shows us how we should spend all our days. We need to be honest, count our blessings and share it with those in need, respect our fellows and stay away from arguments, fights, and try to do good the best we can. 

Charity is has a very high position in Islam. So, this Ramadan, try to help as many people as you can. One idea is to purchase the Howmuch’s Ramadan grocery packages and help others with it. It might not be much to you, but for someone who needs it, the items could make their household be content this Ramadan and not open their iftar with just water.