Fasting
Fasting has many psychological benefits to both children and adults.
In a world of increasing instant gratification, there are less and less moments where we are taught to exercise self-restraint, patience and self-discipline. It’s the reason why we jump red lights, skip lines and spend huge amounts of money on telecommunications.
Many would argue that this has resulted in a largely impulsive, impatient and selfish culture. Fasting teaches people to be disciplined and self-controlled. These traits are not only important for spiritual reasons, but also in the way in which we approach all of our worldly tasks.
People who have better impulsive control are less likely to engage in violence and crime. Discipline and patience are important qualities at work and at home, and improve the quality of our relationships.
These traits are also very important in trying to understand our feelings and making informed decisions. Ramadan Kareem, to all Muslims observing the Ramadan fast.
