THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE UNIVERSE JOURNEY TOWARDS GOD-REALIZATION

so ingrained that even while fasting, many find it challenging to detach from their screens. This underscores the urgent need for not just a physical fast but a digital fast as well. One of the biggest challenges we face today is “digital addiction.” Mobile phones, social media, streaming platforms, and video games consume a significant part of our lives. This addiction is fuelled by dopamine—a neurotransmitter that creates feelings of pleasure and reward. Every notification, like, or episode triggers a dopamine release, making us crave more. The impact of digital addiction are many, such as time wastage, mental fatigue, feeling of disconnection: It weakens real-life relationships and human connections, and gives rise to inner restlessness. Ramadan provides an excellent chance to not only fast from food and drink but also detox from digital distractions. This practice, known as “dopamine fasting,” helps reset your mind, regain focus, and restore balance in your life. Dopamine fasting involves stepping away from activities that offer instant gratification, such as excessive social media usage, overindulging in entertainment platforms, spending hours gaming or aimlessly scrolling, etc. These steps should be taken to embrace a Digital Detox during Ramadan: 1. Limit Phone Use: Set specific times to check your phone and spend the rest of your time in prayer, reading Quran, or engaging in productive activities. 2. Uninstall Unnecessary Apps: Delete apps that encourage mindless scrolling or gaming. Ramadan provides an excellent chance to not only fast from food and drink but also detox from digital distractions. This practice, known as “dopamine fasting,” helps reset your mind, regain focus, and restore balance in your life.