Sheikh Ilyas Hussain has stated that fasting is a remedy for various diseases.
He made the statement speaking in an information session held for the pilgrims departing to Mecca to complete the Ramadan Umra from the Sisilfaru Hajj and Umra Group. The information session was held in Billabong School last night.
Speaking in the session, Sheikh Ilyas said that fasting provided a relief to those suffering from complications such as high blood pressure, cholesterol and high blood sugar. He also said that this has been medically proven as well. Sheikh Ilyas said that fasting was a religious tenet mandated to those who can undertake such an endeavor. As such, he said that in the event one is not able to observe fasting, then that person can break the fast. Sheikh added that God had not instructed to fast in the event one has life-threatening complications.
Sheikh Ilyas stated that in the event one breaks the fast, that person can compensate for that fast later and that God grants the blessings for such a fast.
He reminded the pilgrims that this is the underlying concept behind most religious tenets and added that the pilgrims have to rememberthis as well.
Sheikh Ilyas also reminded all to adhere to the commands issued by God and to strengthen their faith.
Fasting is a remedy for various diseases: Sheikh Ilyas
