Ramadan is just around the corner! Although that often rings bells of fasting during the day and yummy iftaars in the evenings, Ramadan also comes with a beautiful new addition to a Muslim’s daily routine – Taraweeh. It is a breathtaking scene when one sees men, women and children hurrying to the mosques after iftaar,
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[Ramadan Series] Ramadan and the Revert
The coming of Ramadan brings with it many hopes and fears for the one who believes in Allah. If one feels a colossal rising in their imaan and sees a boost in their spirituality during Ramadan, inshaAllah they have attained some level of success. Ramadan is a time where one can focus on leaving bad
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[Ramadan Series] 6 Tips to Help Set Realistic Ramadan Goals – And Stick to Them!
How often do you find yourself driving, knowing where you want to go, but unaware of how to get there, what route to take, or what direction you are headed in? Probably not very often. Then why do we treat Ramadan in the same careless manner? We know that we want to improve ourselves throughout the
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[Ramadan Series] The Ramadan Nutrition and Workout Plan for Success Part II
Welcome back! Part I covered when to train, now it’s time to learn what to eat and drink (think water, water, and more water!). Suhur meal (morning/pre-dawn) For Suhur, it is imperative to drink plenty of water, eat a good blend of protein, carbohydrates, and essential fat—that’s right “good fats” have many fat burning and muscle building
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[Ramadan Series] The Ramadan Nutrition and Workout Plan for Success Part I
One of the most frequently asked questions by Muslims to nutrition experts is how can I workout and eat properly while I am fasting? Most people see the blessed month of Ramadan as a time when they will surely lose strength and or muscle mass and some people think that the best they can do is “maintain” their weight/muscles
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[Ramadan Series] Love, Learn, & Live the Quran this Ramadan
I have an unusual question to ask you: What can you learn from a dog? I am not referring to the ones you find in kids stories or cartoons. The dog I’m going to tell you about was mentioned within the context of keeping good company and the favourable effect that has on a person either through
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