Ramadan!

SO Ramdan is here!!! YAY! all the shaytaans are locked up this month so everyone can concentrate on being good and worshiping allah properly.


For all the non-muslims don't shy away from asking your fellow muslim friends about ramdan its a good time to ask people about it since everyone will be reading the Quraan and updating their own knowledge about their faith.

As for the fasting, yes this year will b longer than last year and maybe a little harder especially if you work but remember that you get more "Ajr" deeds and rewards for it since you struggle more.

Unfortunately for me I have to retake an exam this August and Im dreading studying on an empty stomach :( but inshallah it wont be that bad I have thought about a strategy that I think will help otheres too:

• Wake up for suhur: A little Obvious I know but it really makes a difference to how long you stay full for, I know many people say they will eat late night or not eat at all and they will be ok but many people forget that if you have suhur ur get the blessing of it .I personally wakeup starving if I dont eat suhur and end up getting all tired and hungry by 9!

• Eat GOOD FOOD: Dont pile up on the junk as soon as you break your fast it can be tempting to eat all the lovely things that you have been craving all day I know I do but this will just make you bloated and pile on the pounds, which isn't very good, eat your normal. Eat your nornal Iftar but remember to eat a lot of fruit and dates they will give you strengh on your next day. If your lactose intolerant then its a good idea to break your fast with soup, its gentle enough for your stomach to digest after such a long day. I love mushroom soup YUMM!

• Exercise: Since your fasting your going to get tired and especially if you work you won't be able to exercise as much or do your normal routine like running. So a good thing to do is go to Tarawih, it will help you digest all the food you ate and help keep you stay fit since there are a number of rakkats that you have to do. This will help maintain your fitness level and prevent you gaining too much weight.Lets not forget that Ramadan is a form of detox so stay healthy.

• Don't get carried away: This month is always the month where all the middle astern channels bring out their best soaps, all the best storylines and films are put on to catch the tired and full viewers, I know its tempting to watch all of them especially if all your friends are talking about it. but be aware that Ramadan is all about rebuilding your faith and becoming a better person.

I hope you guys benefit from this post lots of it is common sense but sometimes we need reminding I will be posting some recipes to give you guys an idea if you feel stuck one day about what to eat.

Houda x