Fasting or ‘sawhm’ in Arabic is one of the pillars of Islam along with daily prayers, the profession of faith, giving alms to the poor, and ‘Hajj,’ the pilgrimage to Mecca. Adult Muslims fast from dawn to sunset throughout the ent…
Continue reading FASTING IN ISLAM: AN OVERVIEW →Nearly all major religions have been practicing fasting for thousands of years. In Christianity, people abstain from food, drink, or sexual pleasure to attain a deeper spiritual connection. This article explores fasting in Christi…
Continue reading CHRISTIAN FASTING: AN OVERVIEW →Fasting may have landed in the limelight only recently, but the practice itself goes back as far as human history, with roots in our prehistoric lifestyle and manifestations in spiritual and medicinal practices from all over the w…
Continue reading WHAT IS FASTING AND WHY DO PEOPLE DO IT? →Reading can enhance your quality of life by enriching you with new worlds of information, stories, and characters. A good reading habit can not only increase your intelligence and imagination, but also your sense of connectedness …
Continue reading 4 REASONS TO START A READING JOURNAL →Most people spend a lot of time working. While work can provide a deep sense of satisfaction, it also can lead to significant challenges and confusion. But what if you could create a practice that empowers you to stay organized an…
Continue reading 4 REASONS TO START A WORK JOURNAL →Sciatica is defined as pain running along the sciatic nerve from the lumbar region of the body through the glutes and down the backs of the legs. It can be described as tingling, burning, or pins and needles. For some it’s tempora…
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