Dates
Although three dates are eaten at the start of Iftar every day during Ramadan for spiritual reasons, they also come with the added bonus of multiple health benefits. One of the most important aspects of fasting is getting the right amount of energy, and considering an average serving of dates contains 31 grams of carbohydrates, this is one of the perfect foods to give you a boost. Dates are also a great way of getting some much-needed fibre, which will aid and improve digestion throughout Ramadan. Add to that their high levels of potassium, magnesium and B vitamins, and it quickly becomes apparent that dates are one of the healthiest fruits out there.
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Ramadan if you Belive it why not?????????Not for everyone
ReplyThis article is here on this site means , there is some thing good about it. Either it is a Ramadan thing or a sports thing. If we can absorb good out of it and apply it to get benefit out of it - in what ever form we like. then the purpose of the article will succeed. If one can't take it then just can move on and read something else though... We should behave and show that Australia is a great place to live - It is my personal opinion.
ReplyImagine if we tried to ram our Aussie ways down their throats in their countries?? Yes we'd all be beheaded or shot. Enough is enough.
4 RepliesThe physiological effect of 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 the treatment of mild to moderate, stable, non-insulin diabetes, obesity, and essential hypertension. In 1994 the first International Congress on"Health and Ramadan", held in Casablanca, entered 50 extensive studies on the medical ethics of fasting. While improvement in many medical conditions was noted; however, in no way did fasting worsen any patients' health or their baseline medical condition. On the other hand, patients who are suffering from sever diseases, whether type I diabetes or coronary artery disease, kidney stones, etc., are exempt from fasting and should not be allowed to fast.
2 RepliesThe word "Ramadan" comes from the Arabic root word for "parched thirst" and "sun-baked ground." It is expressive of the hunger and thirst felt by those who spend the month in fasting. As opposed to other holidays, when people often indulge, Ramadan is by nature a time of sacrifice.Through fasting, a Muslim experiences hunger and thirst, and sympathizes with those in the world who have little to eat every day.Through increased devotion, Muslims feel closer to their Creator, and recognize that everything we have in this life is a blessing from Him.Through increased charity, Muslims develop feelings of generosity and good-will toward others. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) once said, "A man's wealth is never diminished by charity."
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