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The Science of Self Control
By
Aziz Poonawalla
Ramadan is nigh! The first fast is upon us – the one act of piety most associated with Ramadan. The spiritual and spiritual benefits of fasting get the most attention, but there is a third aspect that isn’t discussed as often: the cognitive benefits. A great article from Christianity Today generalizes the question to self-control:…
Supping Together: The Benefits of Ramadan’s Ifthar Meal
By
Aziz Poonawalla
This is a guest post by Fatema Baldiwala. Rushing to make it in time for all the deadlines that a mom of two busy teenagers has to meet, I have many times substituted quick, easy, convenient fast food substitutes for complete meals. Today was no exception, as I rushed to make it in time for…
5 Practical Ways to Achieve “Ihtisab” in Your Fasting and Prayer this Ramadan
By
Aziz Poonawalla
This is a guest post by Nabeel Azeez. A well-known hadith of the Prophet SAW is, “”Whosoever fasts and prays Ramadan with Iman and Ihtisab, will have his past sins forgiven.” This hadith is quoted every Ramadan as motivation, without fail. Many of us understand the meaning and implications of the condition of Iman while…
weight training and nutrition in Ramadan
By
Aziz Poonawalla
The overwhelming priority of most people during Ramadan is to decide what to eat and when. However, for those with an active lifestyle, food is just half of the equation. Professional athletes have long balanced Ramadan and training – from Kareem Abhdul Jabbar and Zaid Abdul-Aziz (basketball), to Husain and Hamza Abdullah (football), to Kulsoom…
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