On the surface, the mainstream fitness industry, by and large, promotes a superficial, sensual picture of success. We see images of chiseled abs, bikini bodies and proud smiles framing flexed muscles in gym selfies and advertisements. We are told that this brand of fitness will make us happier, more productive and improve our quality of
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3 Steps to Supercharge Your Health, Energy & Productivity this Ramadan!
Ramadan is the time where the busiest of Muslims become busier. This blessed month brings new commitments to juggle including work, family, fasting night prayers, early suhoor – not to mention trying to catch adequate hours of sleep in between! It can sometimes feel like we are working a second job! No wonder so many
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Prophetic Health and Fitness with Amina Khan [Podcast Interview]
Joining us for Season 4 episode 7 is Amina Khan, founder of the fitness brand Amanah Fitness along with our host Mifrah Mahroof, for an interactive interview about the importance of understanding health through a Prophetic approach to food and fitness. In this episode, Amina discusses the connection between health and spirituality and shares practical
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[For Brothers] How to Create a Stronger You this Ramadan
Ramadan is here once again. For some Muslims, this only means a spiritual lock down; for others, it means a 30 day detox of their body and soul. Some Muslims think that Ramadan is simply a time to become unhealthy. However, Ramadan is actually about gains: spiritual gains, mental gains, and physical gains. Ramadan is
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4 Reasons To Ditch Your Chair Today
“Sitting is the new smoking”, they say! Latest research suggests that employees who spend their days sitting behind a desk are more likely to gain weight and inflict permanent damages to their bodies. If there is one thing you can change in your life that would immediately improve your health, it’s this: Sit less! The health
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The Fasting and the Fit: 30-Day Ramadan Meal and Fitness Plan
During Ramadan, apart from worship and concerns of how to spiritually improve oneself, a lot of people get preoccupied with what they will cook or prepare for iftar and suhoor for thirty straight days. The numerous shopping trips start a week or two before Ramadan. During the first few days of Ramadan, some people prepare the most
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