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‘Break Your Fast with Something Sweet’: Between Tradition and Medical Review

Authors
Fatichatus Sa’diyah1, *
1Darussalam College of Ushuluddin Bangkalan, Bangkalan, Indonesia
*Corresponding author. Email: Faticha.sadiyah@gmail.com
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Fatichatus Sa’diyah
Available Online 21 September 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-464-8_11How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Lifestyle; Hadith; Medical
Abstract

This article discusses the tradition of breaking the fast with sweet foods or drinks in the context of cultural and medical review, focusing on the relevance of the recommendation “break your fast with something sweet” in Muslim practice, particulary in Indonesia. Through a descriptive qualitative approach and interdisciplinary analysis, the author explores the origins and meaning of the slogan and its impact on people’s diets. Research shows that sweet foods, such as dates, serve to restore energy lost during fasting due to their natural sugar content quickly absorbed by the body. However, excessive sugar consumption also risks causing spikes in blood sugar levels and other potential health problems. Therefore, this article recommends a balanced approach to choosing sweets during iftar, considering natural sugar sources and portion sizes to maintain good health during Ramadan. With a deeper understanding of the health impacts of this tradition, it is hoped that people can be wiser in their iftar practices.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of International Conference of Islamic Studies (ICONIS 2025)
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
21 September 2025
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978-2-38476-464-8
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2352-5398
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10.2991/978-2-38476-464-8_11How to use a DOI?
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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