My 2007 Ramadan Diary (Days 17-18) « Focusing In

My 2007 Ramadan Diary (Days 17-18) « Focusing In

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Who was he?

You should know who this great personality is. I found the following article to be of reference point that acknowledges a historical individual who many have written about in depth. Today the influence of biographies written by Muslims or Non-Muslims continue to spread to every corner of the world. In homes, teaching our children about [...]

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Valuing beliefs

I came across the following video that raises many good points on welcoming opportunities for positive dialogue. Make sure to check out part 2.

 

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Right reason right reward

 
 “Fasting is prescribe for you, as it was prescribed for those before you.” (Koran, 2:183)
For many people, Ramadan is the month when they can achieve their weight loss, for others, it is the time to benefit from the charitable goodwill of the Muslims. In saying this, our month of immeasurable opportunities is in mid [...]

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Sunsets

 
It is the call to prayer that we hear from afar that marks the end of another day of fasting. Plates, spoons, bowls, glasses are ready to be used as they sit so neatly on the table. As we reach for those dates and glasses of water, we praise Allah for another successful day. Since [...]

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Responding to life

Today marks the 13th day of Ramadan for many around the world. Have I met the goals I set out to do? My lack of sleep has revealed to me a very long day at work, where I keep my performance of tasks in check but later I feel like taking a nap. Managing my time after breaking my fast has been [...]

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Eating Right Is So Easy

Yesterday I went to the doctor for my yearly physical.
My blood pressure was high, my cholesterol was high,
I’d gained some weight, and I didn’t feel so hot.
 My doctor said eating right doesn’t have to
be complicated and it would solve my physical problems.
He said just think in colors…
Fill your plate with bright colors… greens,
yellows, reds, [...]

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Half-World Away

 
I have always wondered what people meant when saying, “you don’t feel Ramadan unless you spend it with your loved ones back home.”  I never understood this concept until we moved abroad for some time now. The experience of fasting takes precedence at the same time each day and represents an important aspect of belief for every Muslims be [...]

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Thought Provoking

 Stay Sharp
Once upon a time a very strong woodcutter asked for a job in a timber merchant, and he got it. The pay was really good and so were the work conditions. For that reason,the woodcutter was determined to do his best.
His boss gave him an axe and showed him the area where he was [...]

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My 2007 Ramadan Diary (Days 7-8) « Focusing In

My 2007 Ramadan Diary (Days 7-8) « Focusing In

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