Fasting

Wa bissawmi ghadann nawaitu min shahri ramadan'I intend to keep the fast tomorrow for the month of ramadan'Allah humma inni laka samtu wa bika amantu wa alaika tawakkaltu wa 'ala rizkika aftarto'O Allah! I fasted for You and I believe in You (and i put my trust in you) and I break my fast with Your sustenance'

Over the festive period, I fasted more often than usual. This is my first Christmas since adopting regular intermittent fasting and the way I responded to the season's traditional gluttony highlighted something that's been bugging me for a while. At what point does a feast become a binge and when does a fast become guilt-induced starvation?Fasting RationaleRecognising that our ancestors did not ha

Benefits of Fasting Mental clarity is improved and brain fog is lifted.Rapid, safe weight loss is achieved without flabbiness.The nervous system is balanced.Energy level and sensory perception is increased. The longer the fast, the bigger increase in energy and vitality. You normally need less sleep.Organs are revitalized. Cellular biochemistry is harmonized.The skin becomes silky, soft, and

The aim of fasting may be reduction of weight, improvement of health or to remove a certain ailment of the body. Signs of special improvements on account of fasting are seen in every situation, though, in case of reduction of weight, the signs observed are fewer. The physical excitement during the fasting, creates a feeling of joy in most parts of the body. A person feels more pleasure in fasting

What is fasting? Fasting is a period of abstinence from all food or specific items. Fluids are consumed in sufficient quantity to satisfy thirst and physiologic requirements. During the absence of food, the body will systematically cleanse itself of everything except vital tissue. Starvation will occur only when the body is forced to use vital tissue to survive. Although protein is being used by

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Today is Karva Chauth. For those of you who are not from India, let me tell you that it is celebrated mostly by North Indians. The event of Karwa Chauth is growing bigger with each passing day. Along with traditional items such as henna, beauty products and fashionable clothes, the demand of special eateries are also gearing up. Nowadays, Karwa Chauth is more of fun than a serious festival. The

I take the pleasure to introduce Umm Salihah of Happy Muslim Mama from London, UK. I am a Hijab-loving, working mom of three under-fives (Little Lady - 5, Little Man - 3, Gorgeous - 1 year) and also big sister to long-suffering sister, fusionist sister, kooky little sister and the invisible man. Lady of the house in a home full of children, extended relatives, in-laws, guests and friends. Wannabe

My aromatic journey of Joy From Fasting To Feasting!!! is in its final stage. I am going to stop at Huntington Beach, US for a while and taste the flavors of Farina’s Salt N Turmeric. Tag line of Farina’s Salt N Turmeric says “Cooking For The Amateurs”. So get ready to learn some awesome, delightful and delicious recipes from her food blog. I’m neither Martha Stewart nor am I Rachel Ray

Fasten your seat belts! The joy ride Joy From Fasting To Feasting is going to take you Malaysia, Truly Asia where all the colors, flavors, sounds and sights of Asia come together. “Malaysia, Truly Asia" captures and defines the essence of the country’s unique diversity. It sums up the distinctiveness and allure of Malaysia that make it an exceptional tourist destination. Malaysia is one of Sou

Rich, aromatic, redolent, delicious, spicy, luscious and epicurean are the words which come to my mind when i think of Hyderabadi cuisine. Slow-cooking is the hallmark of Hyderabadi cuisine. Syeda of Indian Spices takes us on this spicy and luscious journey of Hyderabadi cuisine. Syeda of Indian Spices is basically from Hyderabad and at present in Dubai. Her blog Indian Spices mainly reflects auth

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The world is a book, and those who have not traveled have read only one page says Saint Augustine. My quest to taste different recipes and to know how the same can be made in many different ways by simple modifications took me to many kitchens’ round the globe. To share this aromatic experience with you I started posting recipes from these blogs. As the aromatic journey of Joy From Fasting To Fe

To get through the hardest journey we need to take only one step at a time, but we must keep on stepping says Chinese Proveb so my journey of Joy From Fasting To Feasting !!! is almost complete. I want to share with you some last minute yummy recipes. These bloggers are new to join this event and beacuse of less time they could not send more than one or two recipes. Iam very happy and excited to s

Iam going to my native to celebrate Eid with my Parents and In-Laws. Iam leaving you with the pictures of the recipes paricipated in the event Joy From Fasting To Feasting!!! Indulge!

It is my honour and pleasure to introduce Aysegul of NY's Delight. Born and raised in Turkey currently living in New York City. Her recipes are fusion of both the cultures. I’ve always had a passion and unimaginable interest in food beginning at a very young age. My aunt tells me I used to go to the library and pick up recipe books, come home and cook anything I found appealing! I still do! Coo

Ramadan ,The month of fasting, originally uploaded by s3ood. Searching through Flickr for "fast" this lovely picture popped up. The photographer also gives a beautiful explanation of this holy month long holiday.

Allah (`azza wa jall) says in the Qur’an, “Say (O Muhammad): ‘If you (really) love Allah then follow me, Allaah will love you and forgive you your sins. And Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.” [surah ali-Imran, 3: 31] This is a beautiful verse, named by some of the salaf as “the verse of the test”, as it [...]

By Andrea UseemRamadan is in its third week now, and the required dawn-to-dusk fasting often feels like a daily mini–marathon. By late afternoon, hunger and thirst have sucked me dry, leaving me sleepy, slow-minded, and sometimes short-tempered.I know that the purpose of fasting is spiritual—God will reward us in the next life—but in this lifetime, fasting sometimes makes me an ineffective,

Picture above was the menu of my open fasting (tajil) at the 1st day of Ramadhan. Not too special huh Well it was enough. It was kinda special actually because I got it for free The owner of the house which room I rent bought them for me. She’s a nice person. She’s [...]

Every year in Indonesia, we see something unique during the Islamic holy month, Ramadan, for about 30 days. It is the month of fasting, in which participating Muslims do not eat or drink anything from dawn until sunset, and must avoid obscene and irreligious sights, sounds, and evil thoughts. In order to complete this task, since [...]

Q- I spend my day in Ramadan asleep or at rest since I am unable to work due to my (experiencing) severe pangs of hunger and thirst, so does this affect the validity of my fast?A- This does not affect the validity of the fast, (rather) therein is an increase of reward due to the saying of the Messenger (peace be upon him) to 'Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her):"Your reward is according to your

The benefits of fasting transcend guiding the faster from idle talk and indecent acts. It is a sentinel against disease, providing the faster follows the strict dietary rule: eat during fast-breaking and avoiding over-eating. Allah (SWT) states: “…Eat and drink, but waste not by excess, for Allah loves not wasters.” (Al-Quran, 7:31) A great deal of ailments [...]

After your cells use up the sugar that is in your bloodstream from your last meal or beverage, your body has to find another source of energy for your cells. And the first places that it turns to are your liver and your muscles. Both your liver and your muscles store sugar in the form of glycogen, and when needed, glycogen can be broken down to glucose, which all of your cells can use to produce

If your mindand stomachburn withthe fire of hunger,it will be likea heavenly songfor your heart.In each momentthat fire rages,it will burn awaya hundred veilsand carry youa thousand stepstowards your goal.- Jalaluddin RumiIt is written: Man Shall Not Live by Bread Alone but by Every Mystery That Comes Through the Divine-Breath.- Jesus Christ, Gospel of Matthew, LukeOne cannot being to perceive the

Break fasting with Briyani rice today. I not use to break fasting with rice, but my friend like to eat at Mamak restaurant, so my appetite today is for this rice.Oh, and I found the best Hainan Chicken Rice here at Giant, Hulu Kinta. The chicken steam is nice, not really well cook like some restaurant always made. I always ask for extra oyster ketchup, and they really gave me the extra one..lol.

Ramadan is a month of fasting and prayers for the Muslims. The fast consists of total abstinence from food and drink from dawn to dusk. There is, however, a greater significance to fasts than mere abstinence from eating and drinking.

First of all you must go for Sahur early in the morning. That is a must! Or you may end up hungry and thirsty during fasting days. Here are some tips in case you feel too hard to commit fasting this Ramadhan. Especially when you tied up with hard work under hot sun and very tired jobs during days in Ramadhan such as contract workers and others.First of all wake up for Sahur, and please, do recite

Today is a 4th day of Ramadhan, a fasting month for all Muslims around the globe. During a day, when your stomach are empty, and your throat are thirsty, your mind begin to imagine a lots of delicious food and drink. Here are some of the Malaysian favorite foods during this fasting month.Ayam Percik - Spicy Barbecued ChickenThis beautifully seasoned chicken, barbecued over a charcoal fire, is very

First thing first, to all Muslims friends: Happy fasting during this Ramadan! Yes! In Islam, Muslims are obliged to fast during the holy month from dawn until night. So there'll be no eating, no drinking, no smoking, and no sex during this holy month. Fasting in the month of Ramadan is one of the Pillars of Islams and it's one of the most important acts of Islamic Worship! So first-timer children

Question:What is the reason why fasting is prescribed?Answer:Praise be to Allaah.Firstly we must note that one of the names of Allaah is al-Hakeem (the Most Wise). The word Hakeem is derived from the same root as hukm (ruling) and hikmah (wisdom). Allaah alone is the One Who issues rulings, and His rulings are the most wise and perfect.Secondly:Allaah does not prescribe any ruling but there is gre

Ramadan (also pronounced as Ramzan) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, the blessed month in which the Quranic revelation started. This month is the hallmark of special blessing and a quintessential month of fasting (sawm). The Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar, and months begin when the first crescent of a new moon is sighted. This year 2008 the start of Ramadan is expected to begin on

Muslims in Indonesia start on Monday performing their holy obligation of one-month fasting during the Islamic month of Ramadan. During the month, night clubs, restaurants and other public facilities are restricted on their opening in order to respect those performing fasting in the multi-religion country. The government has officially declared that Ramadan begins Monday. "We want to step up

Ramadan Mubarak to all the viewers!Ramadan(ninth month of lunar Islamic Calendar) is the most joyous time for the muslims around the world. It was the month the last book of God,the Quran was revealed as guidance to mankind.O you who believe fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed to those before you, that you may (learn) self-restraint" [Quran 2: 183] Once the Ramadan begins ,a typica

Prices of basic necessaries in various cities in Indonesia such as in Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan and Sulawesi are moving upward in the face of the fasting month which starts on Monday (Sept 1).In the meantime, the government has guaranteed that stocks of various essential commodities such as rice, eggs, beef and chickens are enough to meet the need during this year`s religious festivities of Idul F

Yeah, fasting month is come. This month is full blessing from god. For you a muslim we have to fast everyday for 1 month. And we will face victory after that. I hope our good work is accepted.Amin!Sorry for my bad english

Yeah, fasting month is come. This month is full blessing from god. For you a muslim we have to fast everyday for 1 month. And we will face victory after that. I hope our good work is accepted. Amin! Sorry for my bad english Authored by eeronebangetz. Hosted by Edublogs. addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fierone.edublogs.org%2F2008%2F09%2F01%2Fjust-for-allah-fasting-month-is-come%2F'; [...]

Ramzan is approaching and here we have a mess dedicated for students who are fasting during the month. I always wanted to fast once during the ramzan month, ever since 1st year at NITC. (Dont ponder over my name or religion...no i do not follow Islam; just want to try it out the fasting...coz i'm sure once i get out of college, i'l never be able to do it. No harm in trying right)..So this time I a

As mentioned earlier, patients are exempt from fasting. But some, for whatever reasons, do decide to observe fasting. For physicians treating Muslim patients, the following guidelines are suggested. a. Diabetic Patients: Diabetics who are controlled by diet alone can fast and hopefully with weight reduction, their diabetes may even be cured or at least improved. Diabetics who are taking oral

Ramadan tak lama lagi akan muncul.masa begitu cepat berlalu...rasanya baru aje sambut bulan puasa tahun lepas.. Ini adalah satu artikel berkenaan kebaikan berpuasa dari aspek perubatan, dipetik dari Islamic Medicine. bab: 'medical aspect of Islamic fasting' oleh Dr Shahid Athar, MD “O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you, as it was prescribed for those before you (i.e. Jews, &

Detoxification is a normal body process of eliminating or neutralizing toxins through the colon, liver, kidneys, lungs, lymph and skin. Fasting is the world's most ancient and natural healing mechanism. Fasting triggers a truly wondrous cleansing process that reaches right down to each and every cell and tissue in the body Read moreOxy-Powder® $42.95[ learn more ] Top Quality Colon CleansingOxy-P

MCLODGANJ: Tibet Support Groups and peace-loving people of the world to observe a 12-hour symbolic fasting and prayer on 30th August 2008 for world peace and, particularly, for the departed souls of the Tibetan people in recent months in Tibet. The appeal also re-commits ourselves to the path of non-violence.Tibetan Solidarity Committee will organise a [...]

The spiritual benefits of fasting and the calorie restriction diet arise because conductivity of nerve and energy goes up. Cell membrane fluidity increases because the cells are no longer coated with junk increasing the availability of receptors for hormones and neurotransmitters. The cells are better "informed" so metabolism improves and they can detoxify themselves properly so there are less

your body more harm than good Fasting to lose weight is a terrible idea, far more harm than good. They slow down your metabolism is your body fat and keep it burning your muscles for survival. This is the worst thing can happen because quite simply, muscle and fat is good is bad. Why would you want your body in a situation where it's running on the bad and get rid of a good thing? You do no

Fasting once a month can help you to prevent heart problems. This was discovered by American scientist. For this they used data about mormons of whom many abstain from eating one day a month. They have 40% less chance of getting cardiovascular disease than people who do not fast. This beneficial effect is probably caused [...]

Translate text FASTING IN THE RIGHT WAY Betraktelse i Länstidningen, Södertälje, 24 feb 2006. Bibeltext: Joel 2:12-19 I min ungdom blev jag under­visad av mina föräldrar om fastans betydelse, hur den var balsam för själen och gav andlig styrka. I Bibeln kunde familjen ibland läsa verser som den i Sakarja 8:19, att fastedagarna skulle bli till “fröjd och [...]

One of my best friends, Karl Teichert, is a missionary with OC International in South Africa. Karl and Jenny were part of the team that helped start Lake Hills Church in Castaic nearly 20 years ago. For the past ten years, God has used them to train and develop church planters in South Africa. Please read this email I received from Karl today and pray and fast for Zimbabwe from June 26-29:In this

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Recently, the LORD spoke some very strong things into my life concerning my own life and ministry... and to be honest, I was not even expecting what He spoke. It was kind of just like "WHAM!" Because of the things He spoke, I felt a need to fast... a serious fast. I had done week fasts before but never anything longer than 7 days. I knew it was time to go beyond... and I felt Holy Spirit confirm i

Reconciler shared this on their website. Jorge pointed it out. I think it deserves attention and consideration.The council met this week and decided to have a week of response to the recent tragedies in Burma and China. There are two ways the council is encouraging us as a congregation to respond as a people of faith. First we will have a week for prayer and fasting. We encourage each of us to cho

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What is a fast? The connotation of a fast would vary with the culture, native place and even age of a person. For an American, avoiding non vegetarian food would imply a fast, whereas in India many people are vegetarians throughout their lives. Does this mean they are fasting lifelong? The deviation and contradiction in the connotation is not restricted to countries alone. In India, within the same religion, a few people consider themselves to fast when they have only fruits and liquids, some others take the liberty of consuming semi solids to if they are without onions and garlic, some other devotees are rigid enough to consume only water when they are fasting. How do we comprehend a single word in different connotations? Medically, a person is fasting when he consumes only water and noth

What is a fast? The connotation of a fast would vary with the culture, native place and even age of a person. For an American, avoiding non vegetarian food would imply a fast, whereas in India many people are vegetarians throughout their lives. Does this mean they are fasting lifelong? The deviation and contradiction in the connotation is not restricted to countries alone. In India, within the sam

Traffic is the holy grail of blogging - everyone body wants it but it’s more of a myths sometimes than actualy fact. Read a couple of blogs on the Internet now and you’ll know what I mean - everyone has their own theory but for the most part it’s just a theory. So before you go “grail [...]

Fasting; should Christian people fast today? For faith, and power with God. Matthew 17:21 KJV “Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.” As workers of God II Corinthians 6:1-5 (The Apostle Paul-Fasted)[1] We then, as workers together with Him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain.[2] (For He saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.)[3] Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed:[4] But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,[5] In stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labours, in watchings, in fastings;”

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In the beginning of January of this year, I decided to do a little experiment on myself. I have read about the benefits of fasting for many years, and was determined to experience them for myself. I went four days without eating, and the only things I consumed were water, and a 8oz vegetable/fruit juice [...]

The entire Tamil film industry have started the Unnavirutham (fast) today (April 4), morning from 8 a.m to express solidarity with Tamil Nadu on the Hogenakkal drinking water project issue. Actor Sarath Kumar, on behalf of the Tamil Film Producers’ Council has insisted that all actors, producers, directors, in fact everyone involved in the industry should turn up at Chepauk today morning. Right now (9.30 am) stars who have come are seated under a shamiana erected opposite the Chepauk cricket stadium are Nadigar Sangam chief Sarathkumar, Ajit, Manorama, Satyaraj, Arjun, Sibiraj, Sneha, Vadivelu, Parthipan, Brinda and Kala master, Prasanna, Sita, and SA Chandrasekhar.Rajnikanth, Kamal Hassan, Vijay, Vikram, Trisha, Nayanthara are all expected to join soon. Remember that in 2002, Kollyw

It’s such a fun and popular subject! Who doesn’t love to talk about fasting?! Fun. Fun. Fun. Or rather… Awkward. Awkward. Awkward. Why are we so weird about fasting? Why is it so rarely talked about? The Matthew 6 Passage A lot of people were taught that we aren’t supposed to talk about fasting because of Matthew 6: 16-18. But the verses right before that passage (5-6) say the exact same thing about prayer. Yet we fight for prayer in schools and pray in public before our meals. So, something is out of balance there. Either we need to talk about prayer less or fasting more. The Real Reason We Don’t Talk About Fasting I think the real reason we don’t talk about fasting is because we don’t really like it and we don’t really do i

I have often had clients who had cholesterol tests come back well out of the normal range and blamed it on forgetting to fast, or in the case of a recent client, a nurse that called and said it would be better for her if she came that particular evening instead of the scheduled next [...]

So He said to them, "This kind can come out by nothing but prayer and fasting." Mark 9:29 NKJV This verse is the response of Jesus Christ, when he was asked by His disciples, why they were not able to cast out the demon that posessed the mute boy that also had seizures, as a result of this demon. Nine of Jesus' disciples were left behind, while Jesus, Peter, James and John were on the mountaintop. When the multitude came upon them, while Jesus was away, they were unable to cast out his demon. After He had done so, they were confused about why they were unable to cast it out, as He had given them the power to do so. Here Jesus explains that only through prayer and fasting can "this kind" be cast out.Now, lest you think that "this kind" is referring to the demon, I want to be sure to inf

The 5 Levels of Fasting Pastors G12 Meeting / July 31 @ TRCF The 5 Levels of Fasting: 3 days full fast (drink 3 liters of water a day)7 days partial fast (soft diet before heavy dinner)14 days partial fast21 days partial fast40 days partial fast Do’s & Don’t: No fats, milk, sodas during the fast.Break for 1 week between each level.Ask whatever you want during this time of prayer & fastingMandatory for all church leaders to pray & fast. This is to test their commitment. If the emerging leaders pass the test, then they have the right to lead a cell group or to be in leadership position.The ancient Jews fasted on Mondays and Thursdays. The ancient church fasted on Wednesdays and Fridays, becau

In India, feasting very often follows fasting. It is customary to observe fasts on numerous days throughout the year. Indeed, people fast on particular days of a week, month, and year to please and honour particular Gods and Goddesses, to give thanks for blessings received, or to pray for that their wishes be granted.A fast usually begins at dawn and broken at dusk. During this time those undertaking the fast tend to partake of only water, fruits, nuts and milk. Yet, the entire day is often filled with the joy and camaraderie that accompanies a shared kitchen. Family members regardless of age come together to prepare for the feast that inevitably accompanies the successful completion of a fast. Some feasts are humble and traditional meals where only certain categories of foods permitted on

In this busy world, so many people are suffering from overweight. To avoid this problem, you can follow one method that is fasting for weight loss method. Some fasting for weight loss methods allows you to drink water, take fruits, fruit juices and some solid food. If you follow fasting for weight [...]

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By: Bradley It sounds so simple – no choices, no counting calories, no cooking. Just say 'no' to food, and start fasting for quick weight loss and other health benefits.After all, Beyonce did it. She said she lost 20 pounds by fasting (and using a concoction of syrup, lemon juice, water and cayenne pepper)for her role in Dreamgirls. Do you want to lose your weight quickly? Then, fasting is the best tip for quick weight loss. Overweight people can benefit a lot by weight loss fasting. Normally, slim people are considered as perfect beauty and fat people ugly. So, if you are overweight you have to lose weight fast and look slim soon. Stopping eating much is considered to be the best and easiest way to loose weight.Fasting has become a very popular weight loss method that people are claiming they have lost 30-40 pounds in only a 30-day fast that is pretty incredible. Some even have dropped 3-4 pounds in a single day. Is fasting really the best weight loss solution or is it just anothe

[be sure to read the first part of this series - “Fasting (Part I)”] Jesus didn’t say “if you fast” he said, “When you fast.” In this statement Jesus put fasting up there with praying and giving to the needy. Fasting is the physical way in which we can change our inner personality. As Christians we understand from scripture that our “old nature” or “our flesh” is always at war with the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. This is not just our physical nature, but rather all of who we are in mind, will, and emotions. This is all the stuff we inherited from Adam, our first father, way back in the Garden of Eden. Through salvation our lives are transformed, and we receive a “new nature.” This new nature is the Spirit of God present and at work in us. Unfortunately, the old person is always trying to come back in and take over our lives. Salvation doesn’t mean that magically all of our old nature is washed away, and we never have to deal with it

Sometimes you just don't realise how fast the time flies by.. Without even realising it, tomorrow, or shall I say, today (since it's 12.25am), is the last day of "puasa". Then the day after tomorrow, we'll be celebrating Aidilfitri. How nice~~ The hubby will be working on Raya itself.. So kesian him! But that's the price he has to pay if he wants to be around for the birth of the baby. The

Was wondering if anyone out there was losing weight while fasting. I am on a medically supervised fasting program in my city. It’s actually called a Protein Sparing Modified Fast, which only permits protein powder shakes and soups (which they supply), skim milk, sugar free jello and other non caloric substances. I lost 15 pounds [...]

Oh what a lazy Friday afternoon!!! YAWNS I feel so lethargic. I ponned one particular lecture today (I'm not telling which one), and decided to celebrate 'Engine Day' at home with Jenny! Wheeeeheeee Oh and everyone's raving about BlogRush now. Basically you do a free registration, then install their widget on your site. Their policy is: the greater the number of refreshes of your widget plugin, then the higher the chances of your blogname appearing within that widget. Basically, anyone in the world who has installed that widget (Yes, everyone's using the same widget customed to their site) will be able to see your blogname. This in turn, possibly equates to MORE traffic! So please everyone, go register using the link above! That aside, I feel so lazy…I was talking to my sister about fasting, and it came to this: Me:  I hate fasting for only ONE reason, that is, I find it very hard to 'pang sai' (also known as egestion, or berak, whichever

Medina 626 CEThe sun blazes down in the desert, upon the heads of the goats and camels. Herders watch the animals, sheltering under the sparse shade of date palms. Despite the blistering heat, they have had nothing to eat or drink since the morning. They are following the new rules of their prophet Mohammed, and, like him, they will not eat till sunset, when they will break their fast with a little water and a few dates.Qatar 2007 CEAs I write it is the end of summer here in Qatar, and the outside temperature, though not matching the height of summer when it could reach a humid 50 degrees Celsius, is barely bearable.Yet the majority of people in Qatar are fasting. Not only do they abstain from food, tobacco and sex, they will also not touch a drop of water from dawn to dusk, for this is Ramadan, the Muslim fasting month.Not only are Muslims fasting. Many non-Muslims, often motivated by curiosity are fasting too. One question that has arisen in recent online discussion in Qatar Living

I’ve received many questions regarding my sermon comment about “fasting on Fridays.” (note: You can listen to Jody’s Podcast from September 16 to hear what he is referring to.)  The cool thing is all of the questions have been followed by “I think God is leading me to join” the Friday fast. So why the “Friday fast?” John Wesley fasted on Friday. He would begin on Thursday evening after the evening meal and continue until mid-afternoon on Fridays. During this time Wesley would not eat solid food, and he spent his time in prayer and seeking the presence of God. Wesley wanted all of the Methodist ministers as well as church leaders to practice the spiritual discipline of fasting. Wesley felt so strongly about the spiritual discipline of fasting that he would not ordain ministers who would not agree to do it. In Matthew 6:16, Jesus said, “When you fast…” not “If you fast.” Fasting, for me, is the way I

Contrary to reports in the media (just chuckle along with me, OK?) I have not keeled over and passed out from the effects of nicotine withdrawal on this first day of fasting, but simply been too busy to post anything. I think I can hear wild applause mixed with snickering and a dash of “Hah!! Serves him right!!” when I say that it hasn’t been easy for an addict like me today. For those of you who have never experienced any sort of withdrawal syndromes (nicotine, caffeine, drugs, sex …. ), a lack of your drug of choice in your system can do weird things to your body. If you had noticed my mini-blog on the sidebar, you would know that at around 2pm I was feeling the effects of missing my darling Mr Marlboro in a bad way and my throbbing head gave me the impression that the room was swaying. Not another tremor, I thought, which by the way I DID feel earlier in the morning. Trin was getting worried when she felt the tremors just before 8 in the morning. I asked her

Happy Fasting and Selamat Berpuasa to all Muslim and Muslimah. Since my friend Cometh had pose the scedule for “berbuka puasa” for his area - Kuching. Here I am going to post the scedule for my area - Selangor (Petaling Jaya). Hehe… Puasa will continue for 30 days start from 13rd September. For me, it is a tough mission. I really respect those who can follow it. After all, Happy Fasting in the Month Of Ramadhan! For other area, check this site.

Fasting (Sawm) carries a two-fold meaning - two seemingly opposing definitions combined into a single word. And sawm, as described in the Qur’an and the hadith, simultaneously fulfills both of these definitions. The primary meaning is to hold back, to refrain from, to abstain - the further meaning is to rise beyond, to move past [...]

Fasting is a shield for a person which protects them from Shaytan, Allah's punishment and Jahannam. However, one needs to make sure the shield is not damaged in any way. otherwise it will not be effective in doing its job.

Welcome Bulan Puasa!... Comes again the month that provides an opportunity for Muslims to get closer to God. This is a month when a Muslim should try to: - See not what displeases Allah - Speak no evil - Hear no evil - Do no evil - Look to Allah with fear and hope "O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may become God-fearing." (The

The holy month of Ramadan (Ramzan) is to arrive to us in just a week or so. According to Southern California’s Surah Council its gonna start on 13th September this year 2007 in this part of the world (US west coast). No doubt this month will be observed as always, with much respect and religious observances by faithfuls across the globe. This particular month is singled out and portrayed the most blessed month in terms of spiritual benefit through different actions and worship in Islamic faith probably than any other time in any other religion including other Abrahamic faiths.But how can we achieve the essence of fasting and how can we not limit to it to mere abstinence from food, drink and sexual engagements - is something different. Before going into - its worth remembering one warning regarding ritualistic fasting void of connection to sincere heart. God definitely doesn’t want our empty, “go with the crowd styled” abstinence from food or drink while we are constantly unawar

How to do Juice Fasting?The old classic form of fasting was a pure water fast, most of the leading authorities on fasting today agree that juice fasting is far superior to a water fast.Vitamins, minerals, enzymes and trace elements in fresh, raw vegetable and fruit juices are extremely beneficial in normalizing all the body processes. They supply essential elements for the body’s own healing activity and cell renegeration and thus speeding the recovery. All juices should be prepared from fresh fruit immediately before drinking.Canned or frozen juices should not be used.A lot of energy is spent during the fast in the process of eliminating accumulated poisons and toxic waste materials. It is, therefore, of utmost importance that the patients gets as much physical rest and mental relaxation as possible during the fast.Benefits of Juice FastingJuice fasting cleanses the body while supplying a remarkable increase in vitamins, minerals and enzymes. Cancer cells, toxins, built-up chemical

During the ninth month of the Muslim calender, falling between mid September to mid October, Ramadan is a time where Muslim followers around the world abstain from all food and drink (including water) each day while the sun is up, for an entire month. As I understand, Ramadan is about focusing less on the daily rigors of everyday life, and more on what matters the most: God. It is about the realization that we are all on this planet together, with some more fortunate than others. The aim of Ramadan is to experience suffering, like so many people are forced to live through, and to understand that we are no better than anyone else. All of us are same in God’s eyes. While in Shenzen, China, I fasted with the some Muslim friends for one full day, but the idea stayed with me longer than the 24 hours. It was something I wanted to do again in the future, when the time was right. As it turns out, being stuck in the middle of Hanoi, Vietnam with just a few dollars in your pocket is just su

According to the folks at the best way to keep your liver from dumping glucose into your bloodstream at night is to eat *GREEN BEANS* right before bedtime. Go ahead, have some butter - just a little - on them, too.The green beans have tryptophan, an amino acid that makes serotonin, which, in turn, keeps the water balance in your body steady. They also have fiber and no carbs.I tried the green bea

According to the folks at http://www.watercure2.org/ the best way to keep your liver from dumping glucose into your bloodstream at night is to eat *GREEN BEANS* right before bedtime. Go ahead, have some butter - just a little - on them, too.The green beans have tryptophan, an amino acid that makes serotonin, which, in turn, keeps the water balance in your body steady. They also have fiber and no carbs.I tried the green beans, and I am happy to report that my fasting blood sugar the next two mornings was under 125 - in the non-diabetic "normal" range.So, my liver wants green beans at bedtime! Hah! Guess I will give it what it wants.And the water cure continues to work well for me, making my post-prandial readings less than 140 on average - again, totally normal. But this assumes that I am eating 5 small meals per day, sticking to my 25gm fat, 100 gm carbs, and 100 gm protein on a daily basis, and taking my alpha lipoic acid and reishi mushroom and a good multivitamin/mineral complex, an

Monks,Fasting and Bad Breath. Diet and Bad Breath. Have you ever thought of bad breath as an occupational hazard? In a recent book, Scenting Salvation: Ancient Christianity and the Olfactory Imagination by Susan Ashbrook Harvey, she talks about how early Christianity associated good and sweet smells with a person's moral state - how close to God they were.

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I have been struggling with a bunch of things for a while now, and I feel like I’m being pressed and crushed on all sides. A month or two ago in a dream or a vision I was reading a letter from God. The letter was from the Lord and was written to someone else, I’m assuming one of my angels. In the letter God confirmed a lot of things for me..He said something like this (I dont remember every detail word for word).. “Yes Scott has my high calling on his life. Yes he is going to perform many signs and wonders and see many come to me. Yes everything he wants to happen in his earthly ministry is going to come forth. Yes he is called to be a prophet, but he needs to groan more..“. As soon as I finished reading this letter in a weird state of sleep, or something like that, I literally felt something shift inside of me. It felt like I was pregnant, and I began to groan inwardly and to cry out in pain..like I was giving birth to something. Suddenly I woke up sayi

Mark 9: 28, 29.

And so the qur'anic command is issued - "...fast until the night...." (Qur'an 2:187) Fast from what the nafs needs and desires. Let the nafs know that there is a truer aspect of yourself, a center capable of overseeing and stabilizing all the intersecting mental systems of the mind and all the material/chemical/habitual/hormonal systems of the body. Proclaim to it that there is a guardian and owner and ruler over the nafs and over the physical form with which it is integrally co-mingled. Let it know that the form and the stirrings of need and desire within the nafs have to submit to this guardian in seeking their satisfaction. The wants, needs, and desires that spring from the material form must submit to the governance and tutelage of a higher form - to the spiritual form indicated by the hadith that states: "God created Adam in His own form...." (hadith)....

The Mental Segment to Demanding Fasting Determination Loss Programs How many times posses you heard about fasting in that an alarming way to lose weight? For dotage, doctors have told us the unparalleled conduct to elude power is through proper dieting again exercise. The problem is you have to have the leave endowment and determination to [...]

Fasting, when done properly, can be a basic part of a solid weight loss plan. If done correctly it can be a great start to your new way of living. When I first started my weight loss program I began with a fast. I have fasted for 2-7 days on a ...