August 14th, 2011 in Health, Quran, Ramadan with
Ramadan is the only holy month in which Muslims from all over the world go for the fasting to please their Allah Subhana Wa Tallah. It is necessary for them from not only Islamic point of view, but also it is important for the maintenance and growth of their physical health. Fasting in Ramadan is an effective treatment for both emotional and psychological illnesses.
Fasting is not simply the orderly skipping of harmful meals but it is helpful to boost the person’s will power, improve his taste and manners, reinforce his beliefs, encourages doing well and avoiding of sins. It also strengthens the faith of a believer and the person during the fasting has to avoid disagreement, sulkiness, rashness and all that does not contribute towards a well-balanced and healthy personality.
Besides nutrition, the resistance and ability to face hardships and endurance develops and enhances. Fasting reflects on external physical appearance by eliminating greediness and getting rid of negative thoughts. There are number of benefits of fasting on health, which are instrumental in alleviating a number of physical diseases, such poor digestive system, chronic stomachache, indigestion and so on. Obesity, high blood pressure and other threatening maladies can also be cured with the help of fasting in Ramadan. Scientists and physicians have suggested that fasting should be regarded as an effective means of restoring youthfulness and longevity. However, Islam exempts the sick and old from fasting.
In order to take full benefit of fasting and improve your general health in Ramadan you must follow some rules and regulations improvised by Islam. You can have a good Sehari and eat sensibly at iftar. Do not eat too much fried or spicy products to avoid the fat building and drink lots fluids for the detoxification process of your body during Seher and Iftar.
Difference between Fasting and Not Eating
August 9th, 2011 in Ramadan with
Fasting in Ramadan is not very different from normal fasting but it is done for against special nyiah and for a very special purpose to please Allah Subhana wa Tallah. Fasting in Ramadan is obligatory for the all healthy and adult Muslim men, women and older children who crossed the stage of puberty. On the other hand fasting for weight reduction and other purposes is optional or as prescribed by the doctor. Many patients go for fasting for a number of laboratory tests and other treatment including surgical methods.
When you are not fasting and on crash dieting you may feel:
- Tired and lethargic
- Cold and shivery
- Slow in thinking
- Food cravings
- Stomach ache and grumbling
- Depression and anxiety
When you are fasting for Allah Subhana wa Tallah you will feel:
- Refreshed and energetic
- Warm and comfy
- Charismatic, Focused, alert and conscious
- Hardly think of having food
- Adopt Good eating habits
- Happier, healthier and comfortable
Fasting in Ramadan is not only meant for weight reduction and fat burning. Fasting otherwise, is not a good way to reduce weight by punishing yourself. Fasting in Ramadan for the pleasure and blessing of Allah Subhana wa Tallah cannot be the same as crash dieting, fasting and not eating. Fasting is a blessing and supports focus on yourself rather than food.
Allah says in Quran Surah Baqra, “O you who believe! Fasting has been prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, so that you may become Muttaqoon.” [2: 183]
Tradition of iftar
August 8th, 2011 in Ramadan with
Iftar or iftari is a meal that people take to break their fasting of almost 12 hours or more. There are many traditions about iftari that people follow but they have less to do with the religion and more to the culture and society. Many families arrange get togethers within the family, for their friends and business associates or contacts.
Traditionally, iftar was not a cultural event but nowadays people have turned it into a source of increasing their business clientele and opportunities by inviting their prospective clients to the iftar dinner, buffet or party. After 15th of Ramadan, people start inviting their relatives and acquaintances important for their bilateral and corporate relations. These lavish iftar dinners and parties are arranged in big hotels or at other venues. (more…)
8 tips on sharing Ramadan with your neighbors
August 8th, 2011 in Ramadan with
Narrated Abdullah ibn Amr ibn al-’As: Mujahid said that Abdullah ibn Amr slaughtered a sheep and said: Have you presented a gift from it to my neighbor, the Jew, for I heard the Apostle of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) say: Gabriel kept on commending the neighbor to me so that I thought he would make an heir? (Abu Dawud).
The Prophet Muhammad said: “He is not a believer who eats his fill while his neighbor remains hungry by his side” (Baihaqi).
“By Allah, he has no faith (the Prophet repeated it three times) whose neighbors are not safe from his wickedness” (Bukhari).
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August 8th, 2011 in Ramadan with
Many people crave for glowing and healthy skin to look younger. But what they do not know is that beauty is skin deep. Only healthy skin can make you look ravishing without needing much makeup on it.
There are plenty of treatments and methods to get radiant skin. Plethora of websites is there to update their users with latest techniques, products and methods to look ravishing all the time. Good skin needs plenty of nourishment and you need to give enough time to establish a good beauty regime including expensive spa treatments. (more…)
Difference between Fasting and Dieting
August 8th, 2011 in Ramadan with
Fasting is an admirable act that brings happiness to the believers in two ways; first at the time of iftari when he relishes himself with bounties and delectable food items to break his fast. He considers that he has pleased Allah by his good deeds and getting the power to fast and worship him, as others were unprivileged by the countless blessings of Allah Subhana Wa Tallah. The second is when he will meet his Lord on the Day of Judgment or Qyamah he will get compensation and rewards for leaving his food and drink to obey the command of Allah Subhana Wa Tallah. (more…)
