The document provides information about the Islamic month of Ramadan, including the meaning and purpose of fasting during this month. It explains that fasting helps develop self-restraint and draws one closer to God. Fasting from dawn to dusk involves abstaining from food, drink, and sexual relations. The document discusses the health, social, and spiritual benefits of fasting during Ramadan.
RAMADAN: The Blessed Month - Explore it, Experience it!
- The Blessed Month of Fasting
- Time to purify and train body and soul
A quick and easy summary on the meaning, purpose and benefits of fasting in Islam.
A More On Islam Series Presentation.
Ramadan ,a month of fasting , observed by muslims all round the corner of world.
How ramadan benefit our body and soul? This is main objective of the slides
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Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
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Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
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Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
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Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
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Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
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Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
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Ramadan For Body And Soul
1. Time to purify and train body and soul The Blessed Month of Fasting RAMADAN A quick and easy summary on the meaning, purpose and benefits of fasting in Islam. A More On Islam Series Presentation.
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3. Ramadan – sacred month in the Islamic Calendar Muharram Safar Rabi al Awwal Rabi at thani Jumadi al Awwal Jumadi at thani Rajab Shaban Ramadan Shawwal Dhu al Qaidah Dhu al Hijjah Islamic Calendar or the Hijri Calendar is based on the lunar year. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 10 It is obligatory on Muslims to fast in this month.
4. Fasting means abstinence Drink Food Sexual activity X To stop eating, drinking and sexual activity from dawn until dusk X Smoking is also prohibited during fasting ! X
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6. Why fasting? The goal of fasting is to develop self-restraint. Holy Quran states: “O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, so that you may develop Taqwa (self-restraint) ” [2:183] Fear of God Love of God + What is Taqwa? Taqwa is an Arabic word. It is the state of heart that motivates virtuous conduct and prevents evil action. leads to Taqwa (Self-restraint) Example: God says about Mary in the Qur’an that she said: “Verily!, I have vowed a fast to the Most Beneficent…[Maryam 19:26]. Taqwa is the ability to safe-guard.
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8. Ramadan Time-table: What does fasting involve? Day Night Eating, drinking and sexual activity permitted Eating, drinking and sexual activity forbidden Eating before dawn Break fast Special Prayers Special Prayers
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10. Annual training for character-building Ramadan Rest of the year Ramadan provides an annual training opportunity that is meant to fulfil the character-building needs for the rest of the year.
11. Benefits of Fasting in Islam : How character-building is achieved… Taqwa (Self-restraint) Fasting Patience Self-control Self-discipline Responsibility Obedience Purification of soul God-fearing nature Afterlife Accountability
12. Days of Ramadan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 God’s Forgiveness Salvation from Hell-fire God’s Mercy Accordingly, Let's beg for Allah’s mercy, His forgiveness and salvation from the hell-fire
13. Reward of fasting “ Every action of the son of Adam is given manifold reward, each good deed receiving ten times its like, up to seven hundred times. Allah the Most High said, ‘Except for fasting, for it is for Me and I will give recompense for it, he leaves off his desires and his food for Me.’ for the fasting person there are two times of joy; a time when he breaks his fast and a time of joy when he meets his Lord, and the smell coming from the mouth of the fasting person is better with Allah than the smell of musk.” Prophet Muhammad’s (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) proclaimed the reward of fasting:
14. Developing ethics through fasting: Social responsibility and Individual morality “ Two-fold , I learned is the purpose of fasting. One has to abstain from food and drink in order to feel in one’s body what the poor and hungry feel. Thus, social responsibility is being hammered into religious consciousness as a religious postulate. The other purpose of fasting during Ramadan is self-discipline, an aspect of individual morality strongly accentuated in all Islamic teachings ( as for instance in the total prohibition of all intoxicants which Islam regards as too easy avenue of escape from consciousness and responsibility). In these two elements- brotherhood of man and individual self-discipline-began to discern the outlines of Islam’s ethical outlook.” Muhammad Asad ( formerly Leopold Weiss) perspective on fasting in his book Road to Mecca [Buy the Book] Social responsibility Self-discipline Islamic Ethics
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16. The month of the Revelation of the Qur'an “ The month of Ramadan is that in which the Quran was revealed, a guidance to men and clear proofs of the guidance and the distinction”- Holy Qur’an 2:185 And we have indeed made the Quran easy to understand and remember, then is there any one who will remember (or receive admonition)- Holy Quran 54:17 do you know this about the Quran? [Buy ]
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18. The role of fasting according to Dr Jack Goldstein* It promotes elimination of metabolic wastes It allows the body to adjust and normalize its biochemistry and also its secretions It lets the body break down and absorb swellings, deposits, diseased tissues, and abnormal growths; It restores a youthful condition to the cells and tissues It increases the powers of digestion and assimilation ( absorption and utilization of food into the system) It permits the conservation and re-routing of energy; It clears and strengthens the mind; * From the Book Triumph Over Disease By Fasting and Natural Diet It gives vital organs a complete rest Fasting is good for the human body