Ramadan with GLP's ?

[Sid the SeaGull]

Just wondering if this would be considered cheating?

I guess like everything there would be different viewpoints.

I guess if legitimately weight loss and prescribed then would be ethically fine , otherwise not.

Other item , especially in some parts of the world where Ramadan has very long summer days anyone on GLP would need to be super careful due to not drinking anything from sun up to sun down .

Raman fasting has huge health benefits on its own , GLPs would need to be well managed by those participating.

Best wishes to anyone taking part.

 

[Jellybelly54]

Just wondering if this would be considered cheating?

I guess like everything there would be different viewpoints.

I guess if legitimately weight loss and prescribed then would be ethically fine , otherwise not.

Other item , especially in some parts of the world where Ramadan has very long summer days anyone on GLP would need to be super careful due to not drinking anything from sun up to sun down .

Raman fasting has huge health benefits on its own , GLPs would need to be well managed by those participating.

Best wishes to anyone taking part.

You can’t drink water on a Ramadan fast??

 

[Sid the SeaGull]

You can’t drink water on a Ramadan fast??

Yes, no food or liquid.

Ramadan is not my thing , however it got me thinking for those that are , long summer days with no water or water for a month would be taxing on the system. Probably easier working in an office that laborious work outside in the heat.

 

[Ruckus4519]

You can’t drink water on a Ramadan fast??

Yeah blew my mind when I learned that too

 

[Abrakebabra]

I think like with most things in religion how people practise is a personal choice so don’t think it’s a simple enough thing to say that GLP1s = cheating, but I suppose if part of the reason for doing it is for self discipline/sacrifice then it kinda removes that part so some people may prefer not to. Each to their own I guess.

 

[JoonyO]

Yeah blew my mind when I learned that too

Maybe take it a step further and give up water for Lent? JK!

 

[indolent]

Islam is (like Judaism) a legalistic system, so unless there's a comparable precedent from centuries past, my guess is that GLP-1s etc. wouldn't be a violation.

There are layers upon layers of "official" tools and tricks in Islamic teachings for getting through the daytime fasting, including specific proscribed numbers of glasses of water at each non-daytime point.

As for water, thirst and frequent urination are symptoms of diabetes (and pre-diabetes?), so I'd think as long as you're not in the starting weeks of therapy, hydration-management is a little easier on GLP-1s.

Lastly, because the two religions are so similar, I'm fairly certain that (as with Judaism) life and health are paramount, so exceptions as needed are expected on an individual basis.

 

[tubby]

Jewish folk often get around all the sabbath restrictions by getting a neighbor to turn appliances on for them. Sounds like their Islamic brothers need to borrow a page from their book and figure out how to rig up their own IVs and stockpile bags of saline solution and TPN to better game their religious doctrine.

 

[redbullwings]

Yeah so I’m muslim and it’s my first time being on Reta while Ramadan is approaching. I was in two minds whether to stop the reta for the month or continue using it alongside fasting. But after I open my fast. As long as I stay hydrated and eat the right macros, I won’t run into any issues.

For me, Ramadan isn’t a weight-loss challenge, it’s an act of worship centred on intention, discipline, and spiritual growth. On the health side, it can also act as a reset or cleanse for some people, a bit like OMAD in structure, but the primary purpose is spiritual

Taking Reta doesn’t remove the fact that someone is still fasting from food and drink during the day. I can understand why people might feel conflicted, though. If someone were using appetite suppression purely to make fasting effortless, that becomes more of a personal spiritual reflection rather than a clear ethical issue.

Hunger itself isn’t really the goal of fasting developing mindfulness, self-control, and God-consciousness is.

But again, Islam has its own appropriate exceptions for those with health issues or conditions/adaptations. For example, the young, the very old, the sick, or anyone whose health might be seriously affected are exempt from fasting. Preserving one’s health is a core principle, and the religion emphasises ease

 

[Ruckus4519]

Maybe take it a step further and give up water for Lent? JK!

I don’t even give up meat for lent lmao

 

[Sid the SeaGull]

Yeah so I’m muslim and it’s my first time being on Reta while Ramadan is approaching. I was in two minds whether to stop the reta for the month or continue using it alongside fasting. But after I open my fast. As long as I stay hydrated and eat the right macros, I won’t run into any issues.

For me, Ramadan isn’t a weight-loss challenge, it’s an act of worship centred on intention, discipline, and spiritual growth. On the health side, it can also act as a reset or cleanse for some people, a bit like OMAD in structure, but the primary purpose is spiritual

Taking Reta doesn’t remove the fact that someone is still fasting from food and drink during the day. I can understand why people might feel conflicted, though. If someone were using appetite suppression purely to make fasting effortless, that becomes more of a personal spiritual reflection rather than a clear ethical issue.

Hunger itself isn’t really the goal of fasting developing mindfulness, self-control, and God-consciousness is.

But again, Islam has its own appropriate exceptions for those with health issues or conditions/adaptations. For example, the young, the very old, the sick, or anyone whose health might be seriously affected are exempt from fasting. Preserving one’s health is a core principle, and the religion emphasises ease

Thanx for the insights , i didn't appreciate the mindfulness until you mentioned. Best wishes over the next month.

 

[Peptidedudez]

Surely there must be Muslims who take time sensitive medications during Ramadan for their health. Would it not be different for GLP?