Corona Virus and Islamic Lifestyle

Being Muslim is a great blessing of Allah SWT. Allah has gifted us "Quran" as Quran is the perfect 'code of life' for all mankind, not only Muslims follow Quran guidance but whole mankind can take full advantage till life. Hadith  or Sunnah is the complete reflection of Quran and is the "practical" way to demonstrate the Quranic instructions and directions of earning the righteous life for the benefits of human beings.
"Truly, the Religion in the sight of Allah is Islam." [3:19].
 إنَّ الدِّينَ عِندَ اللّهِ الإِسْلاَمُ
 
"Trials" and tribulations are also a part of human life. A man suffered a lots of different trials and has faced many ups and downs in his life. Those experiences are considered as a 'learning process' in an individual's life. These are not punishments; These are in fact "warnings" or "tests" of humans/ Muslims/ "Momins".
   اۨلَّذِىۡ خَلَقَ الۡمَوۡتَ وَالۡحَيٰوةَ لِيَبۡلُوَكُمۡ اَيُّكُمۡ اَحۡسَنُ عَمَلًا ؕ وَهُوَ الۡعَزِيۡزُ الۡغَفُوۡرُۙ‏
It is He who created death and life to test which of you are best in deed, for He is the Almighty, the Forgiving. (Surah Al-Mulk 67:2)
Yes! These trials actually come to testify an individual's "faith". Even Prophets are also go through various kind of trials in their lives. Such as Prophet Ayub (AS) suffered a lot due to his disease as we all know about his "Dua'(Prayer) , he recited during his agony and pain with patience and faith :
"رَبَّهُ أَنِّي مَسَّنِيَ الضُّرُّ وَأَنتَ أَرْحَمُ الرَّاحِمِينَ
"O my Rubb, Surely, distress has touched me, and You are the most Merciful of the merciful ones." [surah Al-Anbiya; 21:83]
When a Muslim endure trials and difficulties with patience and strong faith, it brings inner strength  that will help defeat the disease.

Today all mankind is suffering from "Corona" virus and is facing an unseen battle. People of all ages, either belonging to some developed country or under developed country, rich or poor go through the same situation, feelings and pain. Whole mankind is surrounded by an invisible fear and threat.
When there is an outbreak of a disease, Islam commands Muslims to practice quarantine. Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said :
If you get wind of the outbreak of plague in a land, do not enter it; and if it breaks out in a land in which you are, do not leave it.” (Al-Bukhari and Muslim)
When a Muslim is afflicted with a certain disease, he has to look at it as a test from Allah the Almighty. Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said :
 “How wonderful is the case of a believer; there is good for him in everything and this applies only to a believer. If prosperity attends him, he expresses gratitude to Allah and that is good for him; and if adversity befalls him, he endures it patiently and that is better for him.” (Muslim)

As we all know that 'virus' is such a tiny living creature that can't be seen through a naked eye but it has a very strong tendency to destroy a human life and due to its contagious nature, it effects a huge number of individuals and sometimes nations. As Allah says in Quran :
إِنَّ اللَّهَ لاَ يَسْتَحْيِي أَن يَضْرِبَ مَثَلاً مَّا بَعُوضَةً فَمَا فَوْقَهَا فَأَمَّا الَّذِينَ آمَنُواْ فَيَعْلَمُونَ أَنَّهُ الْحَقُّ مِن رَّبِّهِمْ وَأَمَّا الَّذِينَ كَفَرُواْ فَيَقُولُونَ مَاذَا أَرَادَ اللَّهُ بِهَذَا مَثَلاً يُضِلُّ بِهِ كَثِيراً وَيَهْدِي بِهِ كَثِيراً وَمَا يُضِلُّ بِهِ إِلاَّ الْفَاسِقِينَ
"Surely Allah is not ashamed to set forth any parable-- (that of) a gnat or any thing above that; then as for those who believe, they know that it is the truth from their Lord, and as for those who disbelieve, they say: What is it that Allah means by this parable: He causes many to err by it and many He leads aright by it! but He does not cause to err by it (any) except the transgressors."
Islam is the religion that is fully close and beneficial to human nature. Allah says in Quran:
  أَفَلَا يَتَدَبَّرُونَ الْقُرْآنَ أَمْ عَلَىٰ قُلُوبٍ أَقْفَالُهَا
 "Will they not, then, ponder over this Qur'an? - or are there locks upon their hearts?"

 Islamic lifestyle is full of blessings in this regard. As far as we follow the Islamic teachings, Quran and Sunnah, we become in ease and peace; As far as we ignore the Islamic ways of life, we suffer and face a lot of difficulties and discomfort in our lives. Obey Allah's laws and follow Sunnah, its all about our own benefits and advantages. As Islam is the religion of Nature. Islam is the truly religion of  peace, love, respect and care.

 Whenever there is any kind of difficulty arises, a faithful Muslim immediately turned to Allah through prayers, "Salat" and patience, as Allah says in Quran :
 يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا اسْتَعِينُوا بِالصَّبْرِ وَالصَّلَاةِ إِنَّ اللَّهَ مَعَ الصَّابِرِينَ
"O you who believe! Seek help through patience and the prayer. Indeed, Allah (is) with the patient ones". (Surah Baqarah 2:157)
"Care" is better enough! After seeking help from Allah, one should take careful measures to cure or prevent from the disease. Here, we are gonna share you some precautions and care related to Corona virus :
Protection from Coronavirus – Covid-19

•    Use a face mask.
•    Avoid shaking hands.
•    Use hand Sanitizer.
•    Keep distance while going out (at least 4 ft)
•    Avoid gatherings and keep yourself away from crowd.
•    Avoid touching your face without washing hands.
•    Avoid ordering food from outside.
•    Eat healthy food to keep your immune system strong.
•    Don't  panic.
•    Help others, especially the needy and poor in crucial circumstances. 
•    Better stay at home. Avoid unnecessarily going outside.
•   Take medicine as Islam orders Muslims to seek medication.

 
"Faith" is a must element in every cure and treatment. We are grateful to Allah for being a Muslim so we should consider the followings also :

• Strictly offer  five 'Salat" at its time.
• Try to remain in "Wudu".
• Recite Darood-Shareef as often as you can. As Allah says in the Holy Quran :

 “Indeed, Allah confers blessings upon the Prophet (SAW), and His angels [ask him to do so]. O you who have believed, ask [Allah to confer] blessing upon him and ask [Allah to grant him] peace”. (Al-Quran 33:56)
 اَللّٰھُمَّ صَلِّ عَلٰی مُحَمَّدٍ وَّعَلٰٓی اٰلِ مُحَمَّدٍ کَمَا صَلَّیْتَ عَلٰٓی اِبْرَاھِیْمَ وَعَلٰٓی اٰلِ اِبْرَاھِیْمَ اِنَّکَ حَمِیْدٌ مَّجِیْدٌ اَللّٰھُمَّ بَارِکْ عَلٰی مُحَمَّدٍ وَّعَلٰٓی اٰلِ مُحَمَّدٍ کَمَا بَارَکْتَ عَلٰٓی اِبْرَاھِیْمَ وَعَلٰٓی اٰلِ اِبْرَاھِیْمَ اِنَّکَ حَمِیْدٌ مَّجِیْدٌ

• Islam emphasizes the importance of cleanliness. Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said:

“Purification is half of faith.” (Muslim)
Islam made ablution a pre-requisite for the validity of prayer. Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said :
“If there were a river at the door of one of you in which he takes a bath five times a day, would any soiling remain on him?” They replied, “No soiling would left on him.” The Prophet (SAW) said, “That is the five obligatory prayer. Allah obliterates all sins as a result of performing them.” (Al-Bukhari and Muslim)

•  Purification includes washing the mouth also. Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said :

“Had I not thought it difficult for my Ummah, I would have commanded them to use the Miswak (tooth-stick) before every prayer.” (Al-Bukhari and Muslim)

• Follow the eating and drinking habits according to Islamic directions. As Allah says in Surah Al-Baqarah (Ayah : 168-169) :

 يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ كُلُواْ مِمَّا فِي الأَرْضِ حَلاَلاً طَيِّباً وَلاَ تَتَّبِعُواْ خُطُوَاتِ الشَّيْطَانِ إِنَّهُ لَكُمْ عَدُوٌّ مُّبِينٌ
 إِنَّمَا يَأْمُرُكُمْ بِالسُّوءِ وَالْفَحْشَاء وَأَن تَقُولُواْ عَلَى اللّهِ مَا لاَ تَعْلَمُونَ
"O' mankind! eat of what is in the earth lawful and good; and do not follow the footsteps of Satan. Surely he is a manifest foe for you."
 "Verily, he (Satan) enjoins you evil acts and indecency and that you should speak against Allah what you know not."
 Prophet Muhammad (SAW) commands Muslims to cover their food and drinks. Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said :
“Cover up the (kitchen) containers (i.e., pots, pans, etc.), tie up the mouth of the water-skin, lock up the doors and extinguish the lamps, because Satan can neither untie the water-skin nor open the door nor uncover the containers. If one can cover the cooking pot even by placing a piece of wood across it, and pronounce the Name of Allah on it, let him do it. A mouse can sometimes cause a house to burn along its dwellers.” (Muslim)

• Eat Nigella seeds daily. Drink with water or sprinkle on  food. It is a cure for every disease because it strengthens the immunity system which is responsible for curing diseases and combating viruses. 

 

 Narrated Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him): I heard Allah's Apostle saying: "There is healing in Nigella seeds for all diseases except death." (Sahih Bukhari 7:71:592)

• Daily recite morning and evening "Duas" (for protection).

 اَللّٰهُمَّ إِنِّیْ أَعُوْذُبِکَ مِنَ الْبَرَصِ، وَالْجُنُوْنِ، وَالْجُذَامِ، وَمِنْ سَیِّءِ الاَسْقَامِ

• Pray "Salat  Hajat" to prevent and avoid this Corona virus and other diseases or sufferings of life.
• Pray "Chash" Namaz ( Afternoon Prayer/ Duha ( sunrise) Prayer) daily. Its time is generally 10 to 11.30( when sun reaches on the peak after sunrise and before zohar, keep zawal time in mind also). Minimum 2 rekat and max 12 rekat. One who perform chasht namaz regularly his all sin will be forgiven by Allah.
• It fulfills charity on every joint in your body. The Prophet ﷺ said: “In the morning, every single joint of yours must pay a sadaqah (charity). Every SubhanAllah is a sadaqah, every Alhamdulillāh is a sadaqah, every La Ilaha Illa Allah is a sadaqah, every Allahu Akbar is a sadaqah, every commanding good is a sadaqah, and every forbidding evil is a sadaqah, and all this is accomplished through two rakʿahs one can pray in Duha [prayer].”
  This hadith emphasizes the status and virtue of Duha prayer, two rakʿahs of which is sufficient as a charity on behalf of every joint in the body, and a sign of genuine gratitude to Allah (swt).( by Ibn Maaja and Tirmizi) .

• Recite "Azaan" daily in your house.

• Be thankful to Allah that Allah has granted you health and peace.

 فَاذۡكُرُوۡنِىۡٓ اَذۡكُرۡكُمۡ وَاشۡکُرُوۡا لِىۡ وَلَا تَكۡفُرُوۡنِ
“Then remember Me; I will remember you. Be grateful to Me, and do not reject Me.”(Surah al-Baqarah 2:152)

• Reciet full "Tasmiyah" ( Bismillah) before taking and giving any thing to an individual, or put anything at its place.

• Keep following "Sunnah" and "Hadith" in case of trivial matters these days.
• Read these Surah of the Quran on the sick person: Surah Al-Fatihah (also known as Surah-e-Shifa), Surah Al-Falaq, Surah An-Nas, Ayat al-Kursi, the last two verses from Surah al-Baqarah, and Al-Anbiya. Surah Al-Rehman is also very beneficial.

• Reciting of "Ayaat-e-Shifa" is also  very helpful.
• Reciting Quran will bring you inner peace and enlightenment.
• All praises be to Allah who tells us:

مَّا يَفْعَلُ اللَّهُ بِعَذَابِكُمْ إِن شَكَرْتُمْ وَآمَنتُمْ ۚ وَكَانَ اللَّهُ شَاكِرًا عَلِيم
"What would Allah do with your punishment if you are grateful and believe? And ever is Allah Appreciative and Knowing." [4:147]
Remember ! Where there is HOPE there is LIFE. Never disappoint. Never give up prayers. Allah is very kind to His creature. Allah loves seventy times more than a mother. As Allah says in Quran:
قُلۡ يٰعِبَادِىَ الَّذِيۡنَ اَسۡرَفُوۡا عَلٰٓى اَنۡفُسِهِمۡ لَا تَقۡنَطُوۡا مِنۡ رَّحۡمَةِ اللّٰهِ​ ؕ اِنَّ اللّٰهَ يَغۡفِرُ الذُّنُوۡبَ جَمِيۡعًا​ ؕ اِنَّهٗ هُوَ الۡغَفُوۡرُ الرَّحِيۡمُ‏ (39:53)
"Tell them, (O Prophet): “My servants who have committed excesses against themselves, do not despair of Allah's Mercy. Surely Allah forgives all sins."

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Ramadan Preparation Tips

Ramadan is arriving soon with lots of opportunity to gather blessings. Muslims are really excited for this spiritually filled month. Every Muslim pray for the arrival of this blessed month with health and passion so that one could get maximum benefits and reward through "Ibadah". In this regard, Ramadan is one of eagerly awaited month of Islamic calendar.

Are you prepare for Ramadan Kareem?
The preparation of the Holy month before its start also helps in enjoying the month in a better way and experience the true essence of it with minimal hassle.

•  First of all, buy all necessary grocery items  relater to Ramadan ( especially based on Sahoor and Iftar) before Ramadan, so you can spend maximum time in reciting Quran and other "Ibadah" during the holy month. As a result, you will more focus on your religious rituals and spiritual development. 
• Each individual in the family, even kids, should write their shopping list. 
• As far as the food items are concerned, you must prepare some meals to be stored in the freezer.
• Strictly examine your sleeping habit. In Ramadan, you will need a sufficient time for making, serving and taking "Sahoor" than you will be ready for Fajr prayer.

• Sunnah fasts of Shaaban (the month before Ramadan) will surely help to prepare for Ramadan.
• Spend less time on internet, games or social media websites. Reduce watching television and music.
• Prepare the family for the new spirit of Ramadan. 
• Engage your kids in creative activities that remind them of Ramadan.
• Organize your CD collection to make it easy to select and to play Quran and Dua recitation, so as to enhance the spirit of the month gradually.

• Plan ahead for the time you are spend at home in order not to lose the balance between your responsibility as a parent to supervise the children's studies, or professional tasks and domestic work. So that you fully pay attention on religious practices such as reading Quran and praying Salat.
• Plan ahead if your daughter needs a hijab to accompany you to the mosque. If possible, get shoes for the kids that are easy to tie when they leave the mosque. Do you or the kids need prayer rugs for prayer? Plan transportation to the mosque and back home.
• Prepare as much cooking as you can before Ramadan. 
• Prepare some vegetables and store them in the freezer to have them ready when needed.
• If you soak dates in milk and eat them for Iftar, pit the dates before Ramadan.
• Chop onions, garlic, ginger and store them in the freezer to have them ready when cooking during Ramadan.
• You can make and freeze vegetable stuffed rolls, sambosas, fritterz, kebabs, boiled chick peas, red and white beans and many food items for Ramadan to save time and energy.

You has several benefits if you take advantage of this time, that is before starting Ramadan preparation is super easy and relaxing.

• You will be able to taste the food that is going to be served.
• You won't be engaged in some acts of extra or additional worship so you'll have more time for cooking.
• You won't have guilt feelings for after "Isha" not going to the mosque for "Taraweeh" salat, if you pray there.
• Prepare your kids before Ramadan that they have to help you more in housework and in setting the table and preparing the Iftar. 
• Relate your kids' action with the notion of Sadaqah and good deeds. Remind them that the reward of their good deeds is multiplied during Ramadan. 

In order to take full advantage of this holy month, we need to prepare ourselves spiritually, mentally and physically. 

Pray that we all get the best blessings of Ramadan. (Ameen)

WELCOME RAMADAN ! WELCOME BLESSINGS ! (In Sha ALLAH) !!!

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Ramadan and the Workplace

It is really hard going without food and water in extreme weather conditions for long hours. But if there is Ramdan fasting than it feels nothing difficult. Due to your strong faith on Allah Almighty and by done it right; in fact increase your physical health and brain function and maintain your mood.

Usually in Muslim countries, there is no worry or tension during Ramadan but in case of non-Muslim nations or communities then initially take the following steps because during Ramadan, it is our job to maintain balance between our work (Professional life) and "Ibadah"(Prayers).
There are some tips and ideas that we can do to maintain or even improve our performance during Ramadan. Here are some of them:

• Talk to your management (Senior Officer) that you will avoid social team events, such as staff meals and other extra-work activities during Ramadan. 
• Discuss to support and raise awareness amongst colleagues about Ramadan.

• Support fundraising activities. 
• Balance your work day. Proper scheduling is a must during Ramadan.
• Reserve the morning hours for meetings, intellectually demanding work or tasks that require concentration, and save the routine tasks for later in the day. 
• It is better to let your colleagues and managers know that you are fasting because may  be they forget sometimes. 
• It is best to create a dialogue with colleagues or managers about any adjustments you may need. 

• Explain that during this time working through lunch hours, finishing earlier and coming into the office earlier may be preferable during Ramadan. 
• If you feel your energy is getting low then try going to the bathroom and washing your face. 
• Hang or paste a poster for the Muslim prayer schedule and Iftar while Ramadan.

 

• When fasting, employees certainly cannot smoke, drink coffee/tea, or eat snacks to avoid getting sleepy while working. To avoid cravings, better to leave the place where people taking their meal or food.

• Avoid anger. As empty stomach, thirst, less sleep, low blood sugar or low energy level can cause irritation and results in anger. Don't be hyper or panic, just REMIND YOURSELF! that "I are fasting in Ramadan!".

• Be patient. Take your time. Give yourself a break; it is better to do after some time than quit it. Breath deeply! Relaxed yourself. 
• Stay calm and quiet as much as possible, in every situation.

• Remember! The act of knowing is knowing what to ignore. So, try to forgive your fellows and forget  their ignorance and mistakes.
• Speak less! Avoid gossips, as well as hang out with your friends or colleagues. It will make you tired. 

• Avoid argues and unnecessary explanations. The more you talk the more you feel hunger.
• Walk slowly rather than fast in your routine life because speed may cause you thirsty. 
• Stay away from social media, if it is only for enjoyment or time killing. As you know that in Ramadan every second is precious and valuable. Collect as much blessings as you can during this Holy month. You can spend your time in "Dikar" as much as you can.

 

• Talk to your officials and try to convince them to allow those who are fasting to take a nap for a moment during lunch break, which is likely to be spent on praying or sleeping because they don’t have to go out to eat lunch. In fact, getting sleepy is inevitable for those who work indoors and in the air-conditioned workplace. 

•  Get enough sleep. Employees with enough rest can maintain work productivity during Ramadan. When drowsiness cannot be defeated by coffee or snacks, there is no other way than to close the eyes for a moment. 
• Many health experts say that body movement will reduce pressure on your spine, send oxygen to the muscles and increase blood flow to the brain. With increased oxygen intake in the brain, it will make you more fit when fasting. 

• Don't engage yourself in extra activities or unnecessary entertainment.
• Eat only healthy foods or healthy drinks at "Sahoor"or "Iftar". 

Remember, the first week of fasting at work is the toughest. But by using these tips, and finding solace in prayer, you will sail through the month ahead.

If it is done properly, not only you can maintain the work productivity, but you can also increase it during Ramadan.

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Ramadan and Neighborhood

Sharing is a blessing ! Ramadan is a great opportunity to share.The Holy month of Ramadan Kareem is full of blessings and mercy that showers upon Muslims from Allah Almighty.
When a Muslim hears about the arrival of Ramadan, the first thing a Muslim needs to do is to achieve the purpose of Ramadan, that is the blessings of this Holy month.
In Quran, Allah has mentioned that the purpose of fasting is to make a person more pious ("Muttaqi")

The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said: "He is not a believer who eats his full meal while his neighbor remains hungry by his side." (Baihaqi)

"By Allah, he has no faith (the Prophet (SAW), (repeated it three times) whose neighbors are not safe from his wickedness." (Bukhari)

Islam is a religion of mankind. Islam teaches us about the values of spirituality, generosity and kindness with others, especially our neighbors.

Here are some ideas on how you can share the joy with your neighbors this Ramadan.

• Begin with Dua. Seek help first from Allah is the key success to each and every task.
• Make Dua that Allah give you and your family the sincerity, strength, motivation and wisdom to do this. 
• Arrange Quran and Hadith Classes. Also conduct Islamic Masnoon Duaas sessions, and lessons on various topics related to Islamic lifestyle. This is a great way of informing many more neighbors about Ramadan.
• Though "Dawa"(Islamic Teachings) is a hard work, and it needs preparation, commitment and organization but its reward is endless, not only in this world but also in the hereafter. 

• Put up a Ramadan banner on your door. This can be something handmade or something more formal. 
• If you are residing in a non-Muslim region than print out a fact sheet on Ramadan and stick that on the door to educate readers passing by about the blessed month and what it means to Muslims. 
• Send neighbors Iftar snacks. Write a wish-note with the food that the Holy month of blessed Ramadan is here and you are sharing your joy with them. 
• You can offer snacks that are not just "Muslims" but also "non-Muslims". You can include index cards with the snacks listing all of the ingredients. This will help neighbors avoid food that causes allergies. 

• Give kids Ramadan Mubarak balloons and sweets so that your neighbors' kids also feel the happiness of Ramadan by including chocolate and candy among your snacks. Balloons also add a nice touch, and if you can get some printed which have "Ramadan Mubarak" written on them, they may remember the blessed month even after it has passed. 

• Publish Ramadan information in your neighborhood newsletter. 
• Have a neighborhood Iftar gathering.

• Plan some charity tasks with the help of Muslim neighbors or for the relief of Muslim or non-Muslim needy persons (you can also involve non-Muslim neighbors or class fellows or colleague, if the happily contribute with you).
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بَّنَا تَقَبَّلْ مِنَّا إِنَّكَ اَنْتَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ وَتُبْ عَلَيْنَا إِنَّكَ اَنْتَ التَّوَّابُ الرَّحِيمُ رَبَّنَا وَاجْعَلْنَا مُسْلِمَيْنِ لَكَ وَمِن ذُرِّيَّتِنَا أُمَّةً مُّسْلِمَةً لَّكَ وَأَرِنَا مَنَاسِكَنَا وَتُبْ عَلَيْنَا إِنَّكَ أَنتَ التَّوَّابُ الرَّحِيمُ

Our Lord! Accept [this] from us. Indeed You are the Hearing, the Knowing.. And show us our rites and accept our repentance. Indeed, you are the Accepting of repentance, the Merciful. (Al-Baqarah:127 - 128)

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Ramadan Healthy Food Ideas

Ramadan fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from food and water till "Maghrib" for 30 days. There are so much spiritual, mental and physical benefits of this religious "Ibadah". Fasting not only purifies your soul, it also makes your personal growth positive and balanced. In other words, it is a process of your inner-self grooming that leads you to a disciplined life style.

We can stay energized and healthy during Ramadan  while fasting. By eating healthy food during "Suhoor" and "Iftaar"  tends to a nourished and motivational life style in Ramadan. No doubt, there are amazing health benefits associated with fasting in Ramadan if done properly.

As far as the  physiological effects are concerned, Ramadan fasting includes lowering of blood sugar, lowering of cholesterol and lowering of the systolic blood pressure. In fact, Ramadan fasting would be an ideal recommendation for treatment of mild to moderate, stable, non-insulin diabetes, obesity and essential hypertension.

 Here are some beneficial tips and ideas regarding food during Blessed Ramadan :

• Have well-balanced meals.
• Drink plenty of fluids especially water.
• Cut down on processed foods.
• Break your fast with dates and water.
• Hydrate before eating at the time of Iftaar.
• Have a bowl of soup.
• Eat various healthy salads.
• Eat greens.
• Select the right carbs.
• Choose lean protein.
• Avoid foods high in fat.
• Avoid foods high in salt.
• Avoid foods high in sugar.
• Avoid spices and chillies also.

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Alhumdullilah for Hijab

Modesty is a quality that is loved by Allah. The hijab of the Muslim woman is indeed a  symbol of modesty. Modesty accompanies Eemaan (faith); this is why the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said: “Modesty is part of Eemaan and Eemaan is in Paradise.” [At-Tirmithi] Also: “Modesty and Eemaan are (intimate) companions: when one departs, so does the other.”

 In reality, Muslim women wear the hijab to seek the pleasure of God and to uphold Islam’s code of modesty. Hijab keeps a woman safe, not only in her own society but wherever she goes. It is a great blessing of Allah for Muslim women. Covering the beauty for a woman is for her honor and protection.
 
Importance of Hijab and virtues of Hijab can be judged by Quranic verses. Hijab or the covering of Muslim Women is mentioned in Quran clearly.
"O Prophet! Tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to draw their cloaks (veils) all over their bodies (i.e. screen themselves completely). That will be better, that they should be known (as free respectable women) so as not to be annoyed. And Allah is Ever Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful." [al-Ahzab: 59]
Islam protects and safeguards the individuals and the society from awkward situations. The Messenger of Allah (P.B.U.H) said:
"Verily for every religion there is a characteristic, and the characteristic of Islam is Haya`a (modesty, shyness, bashfulness)" [Ibn Majah]

 Muslims believe that their true purpose in life is to worship God according to His instructions, as revealed in the holy book of Quran and follow the teachings of Muhammad (PBUH), the last prophet of Islam. Modest clothing is an integral aspect of worship in Islam as well.
 
In  Quran, Allah says, “And say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; that they should not display their beauty and ornaments except what (must ordinarily) appear thereof; that they should draw their veils over their bosoms” (24:31)
In a similar spirit of obedience, Muslim women have maintained modest covering (hijab) ever since. Hence, the primary motivation for wearing the hijab is to obey God (Allah in Arabic).

 Hijab is in fact, a "dress code" of a modest and pious woman in Islam. It is for the dignity of a Muslim woman. It is not a personal or individual decision; it is actually Allah's order for the betterment and respect for "Muslimahs". Hence, Hijab clearly identifies women as followers of Islam and Muslim women have become ambassadors of the Islamic faith.

 Hijab is a way to show Muslim women that in the world of Men they are respected. Hijab makes a woman secure from social evils such as lust and shows that they are equally respected in society.

Women have been given the utmost respect and highest statuses in Islam. Hijab is not just a dress code, it signifies something deeper. For Example, it is a barrier between a man and a Muslim woman. This signifies that a Muslim lady cannot be dealt with casually by any random person from the opposite gender and cannot even get involved in the indecent dialog. In essence, Hijab provides you inner peace and harmony.

Islam is the religion that gives a lot of respect to the women than any other religion. Hijab is the purity and the heart may become more pure with it as the sight is blocked and there will be prevention of evil thought or actions. In this regard, the ethical barrier, is to do the right things and to maintain the modesty.
Alhumdullilah ! I am so happy and fully satisfied with my Hijab. My Hijab is my identity; my Muslim identity ! and I am grateful to my Allah for being a Muslim.
Don't live according to your desires, LIVE according to what ALLAH says.
 
 يَا مُقَلِّبَ الْقُلُوبِ ثَبِّتْ قَلْبِى عَلَى دِينِكَ
O Controller of hearts, make my heart steadfast in Your religion.

اللّهُـمَّ رَحْمَتَـكَ أَرْجـوفَلا تَكِلـني إِلى نَفْـسي طَـرْفَةَ عَـيْن، وَأَصْلِـحْ لي شَأْنـي كُلَّـه لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أنْـت
“O Allah, I hope for Your mercy. Do not leave me to myself even for the blinking of an eye (i.e. a moment). Correct all of my affairs for me. There is none worthy of worship but You.” (Abu Dawud 4/324, Ahmad 5/42. Al-Albani graded it as good in Sahih Abu Dawud 3/959.)

لا إلَهَ إلاَّ اللَّهُ الْعَظـيمُ الْحَلِـيمْ، لا إلَهَ إلاَّ اللَّهُ رَبُّ العَـرْشِ العَظِيـمِ، لا إلَهَ إلاَّ اللَّهُ رَبُّ السَّمَـوّاتِ ورّبُّ الأَرْضِ ورَبُّ العَرْشِ الكَـريم
“There is no god except Allaah, the All-Mighty, the Forbearing; there is no god except Allaah, the Lord of the Mighty Throne; there is no god except Allaah, Lord of the heavens, Lord of the earth and Lord of the noble Throne.” (Al-Bukhari 8/154, Muslim 4/2092, )

اللهُ اللهُ رَبِّ لا أُشْـرِكُ بِهِ شَيْـئاً
Allaah, Allaah, my Lord, I do not associate anything with Him (Abu Dawud 2/87. See also Al-Albani, Sahih Ibn Majah 2/335.)

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