Fasting Helps to Improve Focus, Strengthen Memory

IQNA – Fasting helps increase focus by creating order in daily life and reducing distractions caused by food and drink consumption.

When a person refrains from eating and drinking, they can direct their mental energy more towards spiritual matters and intellectual activities.

Fasting, in addition to its spiritual dimensions, has significant physical and psychological effects. One of these effects is an increase in concentration and improved memory, which result from the physical and mental processes associated with fasting.

Fasting helps enhance focus by establishing a routine in daily life and reducing distractions caused by food and drink consumption.

When a person refrains from eating and drinking, they can direct their mental energy more towards spiritual matters and intellectual activities. This state can be particularly noticeable during Ramadan, a time of increased worship and Quran recitation for those who are fasting.

The Holy Quran says in Verse 45 of Surah Al-Ankabut: “Prayer forbids indecency and dishonor. The remembrance of Allah is greater, and Allah knows what you do.”

Although this verse specifically refers to prayer, a broader interpretation suggests that any act of worship, including fasting, can cleanse the mind of negative thoughts and direct it towards the remembrance of God, which in turn enhances concentration.

Fasting enhances memory by promoting positive changes in the body, such as lowering blood sugar levels and increasing the production of brain proteins.

Intermittent fasting can lead to an increase in brain neurons and improve cognitive performance.

Overall, fasting helps to enhance focus and strengthen memory by creating balance within the body and mind. This process is achieved through the cultivation of self-discipline, reducing material distractions, and increasing attention to spiritual matters.

The Holy Quran also emphasizes the importance of self-discipline and remembrance of God, indirectly highlighting the positive effects of fasting.

By practicing fasting during Ramadan, individuals can not only achieve physical health but also improve their mental and psychological performance.

This month offers an opportunity for mental cleansing, increased focus, and memory enhancement through worship and self-improvement.

Translated by Seyed Hossein Beheshti Shakib