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Planning to quit smoking this Ramadan? Let us help you with 7 basic tips

The holy month is here, marked by fasting, prayer, reflection, and self-discipline. While observing self-restraint, one can align with the spiritual goals of the time and combine to nurture good health practices. Nicotine addiction is both physical and psychological and while quitting smoking can be tough, with the right habits and strategies you can give up smoking for good.

I fainted while fasting: Sadia Ayman

The cute and bubbly actress, Sadia Ayman revealed an interesting incident about fasting as a child. In an interview with a news channel, the actress dwelled on how her mother would insist that she avoid fasting, but Sadia was always persistent on emulating what the elders were doing.

A new children’s book depicts the warmth and diversity of Ramadan

Five chapters, each centred around key values of Islam, narrated by young Falak

Is it insensitive to expect everyone to be fasting during Ramadan?

Ramadan is more about making a personal commitment and resisting temptations than abstaining.

Ramadan should be more than just about losing weight

Having a healthy body alongside the right intentions is equally crucial for being able to carry out our religious obligations.

Top 5 health benefits of fasting in Ramadan

Fasting during Ramadan has numerous health benefits in addition to observing one’s religious and spiritual obligations. Fasting in Ramadan highlights how giving your body a break from eating can lead you to being healthy. By approaching fasting with mindfulness and intention, both physical and spiritual benefits can be attained in this holy month. So, let’s take a look at the top 5 health benefits of fasting during Ramadan.

Ramadan and Diabetes: Everything to know while fasting

Diabetes can really bring one down to their knees especially during Ramadan by causing their blood sugar levels drop, making one feel more fatigued and weaker.

Essential questions on COVID-19 vaccination in Ramadan

During Ramadan, adult Muslims are obligated to abstain from eating and drinking from dawn to sunset, up to 19 hours each day, depending on location. However, there are exemptions for travellers, menstruating women, and those with specific disorders or disabilities.

Managing migraines during Ramadan

Migraines are headaches, typically on one side of the head, and often of a pulsating quality, lasting anywhere between 4-72 hours at a stretch.

March 12, 2024
March 12, 2024

Planning to quit smoking this Ramadan? Let us help you with 7 basic tips

The holy month is here, marked by fasting, prayer, reflection, and self-discipline. While observing self-restraint, one can align with the spiritual goals of the time and combine to nurture good health practices. Nicotine addiction is both physical and psychological and while quitting smoking can be tough, with the right habits and strategies you can give up smoking for good.

April 6, 2023
April 6, 2023

I fainted while fasting: Sadia Ayman

The cute and bubbly actress, Sadia Ayman revealed an interesting incident about fasting as a child. In an interview with a news channel, the actress dwelled on how her mother would insist that she avoid fasting, but Sadia was always persistent on emulating what the elders were doing.

April 2, 2023
April 2, 2023

A new children’s book depicts the warmth and diversity of Ramadan

Five chapters, each centred around key values of Islam, narrated by young Falak

March 29, 2023
March 29, 2023

Is it insensitive to expect everyone to be fasting during Ramadan?

Ramadan is more about making a personal commitment and resisting temptations than abstaining.

March 25, 2023
March 25, 2023

Ramadan should be more than just about losing weight

Having a healthy body alongside the right intentions is equally crucial for being able to carry out our religious obligations.

March 22, 2023
March 22, 2023

Top 5 health benefits of fasting in Ramadan

Fasting during Ramadan has numerous health benefits in addition to observing one’s religious and spiritual obligations. Fasting in Ramadan highlights how giving your body a break from eating can lead you to being healthy. By approaching fasting with mindfulness and intention, both physical and spiritual benefits can be attained in this holy month. So, let’s take a look at the top 5 health benefits of fasting during Ramadan.

April 26, 2022
April 26, 2022

Ramadan and Diabetes: Everything to know while fasting

Diabetes can really bring one down to their knees especially during Ramadan by causing their blood sugar levels drop, making one feel more fatigued and weaker.

April 25, 2022
April 25, 2022

Essential questions on COVID-19 vaccination in Ramadan

During Ramadan, adult Muslims are obligated to abstain from eating and drinking from dawn to sunset, up to 19 hours each day, depending on location. However, there are exemptions for travellers, menstruating women, and those with specific disorders or disabilities.

April 25, 2022
April 25, 2022

Managing migraines during Ramadan

Migraines are headaches, typically on one side of the head, and often of a pulsating quality, lasting anywhere between 4-72 hours at a stretch.

April 21, 2022
April 21, 2022

Ramadan Maghfirat: How I channelled my rage into inspiration for Sehri Tales

I channelled my hurt, anger and frustration into poetry and flash fiction that had nothing to do with my agitator and her cronies.

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