Ramadan: the month of fasting for muslim and social cohesion—mapping the unexplored effect

Shalihin, Nurus; Sholihin, Muhammad

doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e10977

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“…Advising patients with BD on Ramadan fasting remains difficult compared to, for example, diabetic patients ( 13 , 14 ). However, providing such guidance would be important, as participating in Ramadan fasting can give a person a sense of belonging, which is important for this group of patients that is often marginalized by society ( 15 , 16 ).…”

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“To fast or not to fast?” Ramadan and religiosity through the eyes of people with bipolar disorder: an exploratory study

Mejri,

Ouali,

Gronholm

et al. 2023

Front. Psychiatry

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BackgroundThe month of Ramadan, due to its changes in social rhythms, can seriously affect the course of bipolar disorder (BD). Therefore, psychiatrists sometimes find it necessary to discourage Ramadan practices, especially fasting, although taking part in this practice can give a sense of belonging and accomplishment to patients. Research on this subject is limited.AimThe aim of the present work was to explore: (i) religious practices with special attention to Ramadan before and after the onset of BD, (ii) the perceptions and behaviors related to not fasting during Ramadan in patients with BD and their families’ attitudes, (iii) religiosity and self-stigmatization and their relationships with religious practices, and (iv) the doctor-patient relationship around fasting.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective, cross-sectional and descriptive study in clinically stabilized patients with BD in a public mental hospital and in a private psychiatric practice in Tunis, Tunisia. Socio-demographic and clinical data, as well as data related to general religious practices and Ramadan practices were collected using a self-established questionnaire. We assessed (i) religiosity of the patients with the Duke University Religion Index and (ii) self-stigma using the Internalized Stigma of Mental Illness scale.ResultsOur sample consisted of 118 patients of whom 65.3% were fasting regularly before BD onset. More than half had stopped this practice following BD onset. Of the patients who did not fast, 16% felt guilty about this and 4.9% reported receiving negative remarks from their surroundings. High self-stigma scores were observed in 11% of the patients. Self-stigma was associated significantly with negative perception of not fasting, negative remarks regarding not fasting and taking both meals at regular times during Ramadan. The decision whether to fast or not was taken without seeking medical advice in 71.2% of the sample, and 16.9% of the sample reported that their psychiatrist had spontaneously approached the issue of Ramadan fasting.ConclusionReligiosity and more specifically the practice of Ramadan remains an important point that should be considered when treating patients with psychiatric problems. It seems necessary that healthcare professionals should integrate the positive and the negative side of fasting into their reflections. Our results remain exploratory and encourage further work on the subject.

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“To fast or not to fast?” Ramadan and religiosity through the eyes of people with bipolar disorder: an exploratory study

Mejri,

Ouali,

Gronholm

et al. 2023

Front. Psychiatry

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“…Many Muslims in Indonesia do not equate ritual worship with general social conduct (Azis, 2020;Nurjannah, 2014). Keenan et al (2020) and Shalihin and Sholihin (2022) expressed fasting as a responsibility regardless of the quality of fasting. Most Muslims worry little about the sound effects of fasting on their social or professional lives (Saifullah, 2017).…”

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The rise of the mosque as a reflection of the religious metamorphosis of residential residents

Hasyim

2023

IBDA

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A mosque is an efficient tool for inhabitants to engage in diverse religious activities, contributing to its prosperity, filling it with diverse religious activities, and fostering Islamic brotherhood ties between locals. This study explores the religious transformation of urban populations in the East Pamulang neighborhood of South Tangerang. The purpose of this study is to determine the tendency of solid religiosity of residents in four mosques in housing complexes, including Bukit Pamulang Indah complex (Al-Muhajirin mosque), Pamulang Indah complex (Darussalam mosque), Pamulang Estate complex (AtTaqwa mosque), and Vila Inti Persada complex (Inti Iman mosque). This research uses a qualitative method with a phenomenological perspective, showing an exciting interaction between the Mosque Prosperity Council and the community, which have diverse understandings of religion, ethnicity, culture, and regional origin. The excellent relationship between the Mosque Prosperity Council and the locals has increased the religiosity of Muslims in East Pamulang. For locals, a mosque is a place of worship and a space to create unity and improve family ties, encouraging East Pamulang residents to become dependent on the mosque, emotionally attached to it, and devoted to its growth

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Review of the Literature on Ramadan Fasting and Health in 2022

Hafidh

Khan

Shaikh

et al. 2023

Ibnosina Journal of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

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Objectives The literature on health and disease during Ramadan fasting (RF) is widely spread in many journals making it not readily accessible to those interested in the subject. Here, we provide an overview of the research on the interplay of RF with various aspects of well-being published in 2022. Materials and Methods A narrative, nonsystematic review of the international literature from a single major medical online database, PubMed, in one calendar year (2022) was conducted. The search term “Ramadan fasting” was used to retrieve the appropriate records. The relevant literature with substantial data-based content was presented in a concise thematic account, excluding those concerned with diabetes. Results Themes that emerged from the review included the pathophysiology of metabolic changes during RF, nutritional aspects including body composition and energy metabolism, cardiovascular disease and risk factors, renal function and structure, endocrinology (mainly thyroid), neurological disorders, mental health, pregnancy and fetal life, and infections (including COVID). Some miscellaneous clinical themes were identified, such as patients' and professional perspectives. Conclusions In 2022, the medical interest in RF was again widely spread across specialties. Cardiovascular disease and risk factors attract the most interest in terms of original articles and professional guidelines. We hope with this review to present a concise summary of the scholarly work on the subject in this year.

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Ramadan: the month of fasting for muslim and social cohesion—mapping the unexplored effect

Cited by 4 publications

References 49 publications

“To fast or not to fast?” Ramadan and religiosity through the eyes of people with bipolar disorder: an exploratory study

“To fast or not to fast?” Ramadan and religiosity through the eyes of people with bipolar disorder: an exploratory study

The rise of the mosque as a reflection of the religious metamorphosis of residential residents

Review of the Literature on Ramadan Fasting and Health in 2022

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