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RAMADAN AND HOLY QURAN

Ramadan has a special relationship with the Qur'ân. The month of Ramadan, the blessed month in which the Qur’an was revealed, is now upon us. To mark the significance of this momentous occasion - the revelation of the Qur’an - we fast during the day and pray at nights, particularly Laylat al-Qadr, the night the Qur’an was revealed.
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] '
The reward for fasting and praying in this month is so great, that the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم states, “Whoever fasted the month of Ramadan out of sincere faith and hoping for reward, then all his past sins will be forgiven, and whoever stood for the prayer on Laylat al-Qadr out of sincere faith and hoping for reward, then all his previous sins will be forgiven".
It is important to note that our relationship with the Qur’an in this month should not be limited to just the nightly Tarawih prayers, we must devote ourselves to studying the Qur’an outside of prayer as well.

DIET DURING FASTING:

* Drink sufficient water between Iftar and sleep to avoid dehydration.
* Consume sufficient vegetables and whole grains at meals. Eat fruits at the end of the meal.
* Avoid intake of high sugar (table sugar, sucrose) foods through sweets or other forms.
* Avoid spicy foods.
* Avoid caffeine drinks such as coke, coffee or tea. Caffeine is a diuretic. Three days to five days before Ramadan gradually reduce the intake of these drinks. A sudden decrease in caffeine prompts headaches, mood swings and irritability.
* Smoking is a health risk factor. Avoid smoking cigarettes. If you cannot give up smoking, cut down gradually starting a few weeks before Ramadan. Smoking negatively affects utilization of various vitamins, metabolites and enzyme systems in the body.
* Do not forget to brush or Miswak (tender neem tree branch, Azhardicta indica or other appropriate plant in a country, about 1/4-1/2 inch diameter and 6-8 inches length, tip partially chewed and made brush like).
* It is recommended that everyone engage in some kind of light exercise, such as stretching or walking
. * It's important to follow good time management practices for Ibada (prayer and other religious activities), sleep, studies, job, and physical activities or exercise.
* In summary, intake of a balanced diet is critical to maintain good health, sustain an active lifestyle and attain the full benefits of Ramadan.

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