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When Religious Devotion Conflicts with Health Concerns

My elderly mother insists on fasting during Ramadan even though her diabetes makes it dangerous and she refuses to listen to me or her doctor.

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Watching a loved one choose spiritual practice over physical wellbeing forces you to navigate the delicate balance between religious respect and protective care.

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