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Ramadan

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RamadanThe big secret behind fasting: Why you might be fasting for the wrong reasons

In addition to the many spiritual benefits of fasting, you’ve probably heard this one a lot: fasting helps with weight loss. But what if I told you there’s a scientific secret behind fasting too?

17th March 2026

The big secret behind fasting: Why you might be fasting for the wrong reasons
Ramadan: A month of restraint, not indulgence

Ramadan

Ramadan: A month of restraint, not indulgence

14th March 2026

How fasting may help prevent cancer: A scientific look at an ancient practice

Ramadan

How fasting may help prevent cancer: A scientific look at an ancient practice

13th March 2026

The power of voluntary prayer (nawafil): Maximising the last ten nights of Ramadan

Ramadan

The power of voluntary prayer (nawafil): Maximising the last ten nights of Ramadan

12th March 2026

Ramadan

The big secret behind fasting: Why you might be fasting for the wrong reasons
Ramadan: A month of restraint, not indulgence
How fasting may help prevent cancer: A scientific look at an ancient practice
The power of voluntary prayer (nawafil): Maximising the last ten nights of Ramadan
Tahajjud: The pre-dawn nourishment of Ramadan

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Tahajjud: The pre-dawn nourishment of Ramadan

Ramadan

Tahajjud: The pre-dawn nourishment of Ramadan

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Ramadan and ritual: Looking beyond the restraint of physical desire

Ramadan

Ramadan and ritual: Looking beyond the restraint of physical desire

8 min read

Why do Muslims pray tarawih during Ramadan?

Ramadan

Why do Muslims pray tarawih during Ramadan?

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Does Ramadan automatically reform us?

Ramadan

Does Ramadan automatically reform us?

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The duty of travellers to refrain from fasting in Ramadan: A juristic examination

Ramadan

The duty of travellers to refrain from fasting in Ramadan: A juristic examination

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Nutrition tips for Ramadan: Eat well, fast well

Ramadan

Nutrition tips for Ramadan: Eat well, fast well

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The search for Lailatul Qadr: A night better than a thousand months

Ramadan

The search for Lailatul Qadr: A night better than a thousand months

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The 3 ashras of Ramadan and their significance

Ramadan

The 3 ashras of Ramadan and their significance

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Ramadan: A sacred month overflowing with blessings

Ramadan

Ramadan: A sacred month overflowing with blessings

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