🌙 Fasting
The Core Healing Pillar of Nizam Al-Tayebat
"Fast and you shall be healthy" — Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
Yoshinori Ohsumi — Nobel Prize in Medicine 2016
He won the prize for discovering the Autophagy mechanism — something Dr. Diyaa Al-Awadi had already confirmed in his methodology years earlier. Science arrived late to prove what the Prophetic Sunnah had already stated.
The Science Behind Fasting
Nobel Prize 2016
Japanese scientist Yoshinori Ohsumi won the Nobel Prize for discovering the Autophagy mechanism — something Dr. Diyaa Al-Awadi had discussed years earlier.
Autophagy (Self-Eating)
During fasting, the body begins consuming its damaged and diseased cells, converting them to energy — an intelligent internal cleaning and renewal system that only activates during fasting.
"Fast and Be Healthy"
The prophetic saying "Fast and you shall be healthy" aligns precisely with what modern science has proven. The Sunnah preceded science by fourteen centuries.
When Does Autophagy Begin?
The Autophagy mechanism begins after 12-16 hours of fasting and peaks between 24-48 hours. Fasting on Monday and Thursday provides this duration between two meals.
Fasting and Blood Sugar
Studies confirm that intermittent fasting lowers fasting blood sugar, improves insulin sensitivity, and significantly reduces blood pressure.
Fasting and the Brain
Fasting raises BDNF (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor) levels, which protects brain cells, improves memory and focus, and reduces the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
🌿 How to Fast in Nizam Al-Tayebat?
Have a good evening meal from allowed foods before sleeping
Don't eat after dinner until lunch or as long as possible the next day
You may drink water and green tea during the fast
Break your fast with dates and water, then wait 20 minutes before a full meal
Don't punish yourself if you break the fast — start again the next day