Ramadan provides a pathway for youth to reboot amidst fast-paced lifestyle

Amidst accelerating pace of modern life, Ramadan has become a turning point in reprogramming thought patterns and convictions towards revived aspirations and a better future for the youth, said expert.

An expert in Social and Educational Studies at the Oman State Council, Dr Rajab Ali Al Owaisi said young people are pressured to fulfil overlapping demands and competing roles that time has become a source of stress which not only drains energy, but blurs clarity of purpose. 

He elaborated, Ramadan reshapes the individual’s relationship with time by transforming fleeting moments into opportunities for growth and awareness, as time becomes a space for spiritual elevation than a material resource for consumption. 

“Fasting, as a conscious act, requires patience, strengthens willpower and disciplines behaviour – enhancing one’s ability to manage both self and time responsibly.

Expert in Social and Educational Studies at the Oman State Council, Dr Rajab Ali Al Owaisi (credit photo: Muscat Daily)

“Organising prayer, worship, rest and work during Ramadan creates a disciplined and purposeful rhythm where each minute becomes an opportunity to deepen one’s connection with Allah, strengthen inner balance and cultivate social responsibility,” he said.

Muscat Daily reported, by transforming everyday routine into conscious practices tied to higher values and human purpose, young people are more resilient in the face of modern challenges, reinforcing their sense of responsibility towards themselves as well as society.

Al Owaisi added, the Holy Month also contributes to the psychological and intellectual well-being of youth through distraction limitation, caused by rapid demands of everyday life.

“Through worship, reflection and remembrance, individuals experience inner calm and contentment, reinforcing their capacity to cope with everyday pressures. 

“Acts of charity and volunteerism further strengthen social bonds and foster a sense of belonging and self-worth,” he concluded.