Eating Breakfast Every Day Boosts Energy
by Pat Melgares
Health studies continue to reinforce the importance of eating breakfast every... Read more »
Chapati Roti
The staple food and eating habit of Pakistan are closely related to the religion of Islam. They have a variety of food stuffs such as rice, beef, chicken, fish, and vegetables, while pork is forbidden. The cooking style of Pakistan is very much influenced by the Mughal Empire, which established its rule around the time [...]
A Childs First Fast
By Hinaa al-Hamraani “You will not eat anything today until the sun sets.” Such a declaration can be dreadfully frightful to a small child. It seems like a very, very long time. Many adult Muslims can recall the first Ramadhan fast they observed when they were children. It is often a poignant memory. The difficulty [...]
Advice on health during Ramadan
By Saghir Akhtar Ramadan is a month where believers learn to exercise self-control. A major facet of this is the abstinence from food and drink that is prescribed to all healthy Muslims during the hours of sunrise to sunset. Although the sick are exempt, many continue to fast and therefore abstain not only from eating [...]
Inner dimensions of Ramadan fasting
It should be known that there are three grades of Ramadan Fasting: ordinary, special and extra special. Ordinary Fasting means abstaining from food, drink and sexual satisfaction. Special Fasting means keeping one’s ears, eyes, tongue, hands and feet – and all other organs – free from sin. Extra special Fasting means fasting of the heart [...]
Medical benefits, fasting and Diabetes Mellitus
By Shahid Athar, M.D. Most Muslims do not fast because of medical benefits but because it has been ordained to them in the Quran. The medical benefits of fasting are as a result of fasting. Fasting in general has been used in medicine for medical reasons including weight management, for rest of the digestive tract [...]
Ramadan Fasting Health Guide
Health is the key to happiness, and what we consume directly affects our health. Islam encourages Muslims to ensure that they are mindful of their health. Holy Prophet Muhammad (saw) said: “Take advantage of the good health before illnesses afflict you”. He also encouraged Muslims to try their best to take up a healthy living [...]
Best Foods to Break a Ramadan Fast
The holy month of Ramadan is a time of self-reflection, prayer, fasting, and sacrifice for Muslims. Fasting can be tough during Ramadan and it’s important to get the right nutrition at night and in the morning. There are some best ways to break the fast at night. Best Foods to Break a Ramadan Fast at [...]
Ramadan Foods in Malaysia and Singapore
Popular Malay Dishes to Try at Ramadan Bazaars in Southeast Asia When celebrating Ramadan in Malaysia and Singapore, millions of Malay Muslims spend the daylight hours avoiding food – it makes sense that the food awaiting them at iftar (the end-of-day breaking of the fast) should be good, hearty, traditional Malay food that warms the [...]
Ramadan: Ways Your Kids Can Celebrate Ramadan Without Fasting
It is recommended that during Ramadan adolescents who have reached puberty (about 12 -13 years of age) to take part in Ramadan traditions like prayer and fasting. But, what about kids who are younger? How can they celebrate and learn more about Ramadan without fasting? To include my young children in our Ramadan routine without [...]
Why Do People Eat Dates During Ramadan?
Great question! Dates are a staple fruit of the Middle East having been in cultivation for thousands of years. Traditionally, dates are known as the food our beloved Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) ate when he broke from his fast.Dates are also refer as fruit of Heaven. During the period of Ramadan, when [...]
