Ramadan is Coming — Worship Allah With Your Heart… and Your Body
Published on February 17, 2026
By The Islam Shop
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As Ramadan approaches, we prepare our hearts for Qur’an, duʿā’ and standing before Allah — yet we often forget that our bodies are also an amānah (trust). We will be asked not only how much we prayed, but how we cared for the health Allah gave us. The way we eat at suḥūr and ifṭār directly affects our energy, focus and even our ability to stand in Tarāwīḥ with khushūʿ. Many people blame long prayers for tiredness and knee pain, but in reality it is often our plates — heavy fried foods, excess salt and sugar — that lead to dehydration, inflammation and weight gain within just a few weeks. A balanced Ramadan diet, as recommended by dietetic guidance, restores energy, improves hydration and allows worship to feel light instead of burdensome. Ramadan is not a month of feasting after fasting; it is a month of disciplined nourishment. When we eat with intention — wholesome suḥūr, gentle ifṭār and moderation throughout the night — the body strengthens, the mind clears and the heart softens. A lighter stomach often leads to a heavier scale of deeds.
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