A renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Abdulfatai Raji As-Thaqofy has urged the general public to utilize the Medicinal Benefits of Fasting especially in the month of Ramadan and look beyond religion obligation of the exercise.
Sheikh As-Thaqofy, gave the advise on Tuesday in his lecture tittled "Benefits Of Fasting" at 2026 Ramadan Lecture organized by Ogun state chapter of Freelance and Independent Broadcaster's Association of Nigeria (FIBAN), themed “Fasting Beyond Hunger: Sustaining Hope and Integrity in an Era of Economic Inflation, held at June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, the state capital.
While highlighting the benefits of fasting, Sheikh As-Thaqofy, disclosed that, some animals that are useful for medical benefits by human beings were given the power of sustainability by God through fasting as sacrifice before they can be useful for mankind.
He emphasized that, not untill the scientific proof, which discovered the benefits of fasting in human health, human beings only see fasting as religion obligation most especially during Ramadan as a way of obeying the will of Allah by only Muslims, adding that, medical doctors are also prescribing it for their patients who are battling with some particular ailments to have quick recovery.
He told Muslims that, fasting as one of the pillars of Islam is given to them to be the leading beneficiaries of it, enjoining them not take grad the opportunity and do not take it for granted.
Earlier in his address, the chairman of the day, who is the Asiwaju Adinni of and Amir Hajj of Ogun state, Alhaji Samsudeen Adebayo Apelogun called on media professionals and Nigerians at large to uphold integrity, sustain hope and strengthen compassion in the face of prevailing economic challenges, describing integrity as their greatest capital.
Alhaji Apelogun, who is also the President of Amalgamated Commercial Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria (ACOMORAN), represented at the event by Imam Mikhail Adesanya, the Eketa Adinni of Remo Kingdom, also emphasized that fasting during Ramadan goes far beyond abstaining from food and drink, describing it as a spiritual discipline aimed at attaining Taqwa (piety) and moral consciousness.
Quoting Qur’an 2:183, he reminded participants that fasting is prescribed to develop righteousness and self-restraint, noting that in times of inflation and economic hardship, Ramadan teaches resilience, empathy, and social responsibility.
Citing a Hadith of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) as recorded in Sahih Bukhari, he stressed that fasting without integrity is incomplete, warning against falsehood, dishonesty, and unethical practices, especially in difficult economic periods.
Referencing Qur’an 65:2–3, he assured participants of Allah’s promise of provision and relief for those who remain steadfast and God-conscious, affirming that while markets may fluctuate, Allah remains Ar-Razzaq — the Ultimate Provider.
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