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Unique characteristics of the Qur’an
{1} It was revealed in the Arabic language. The Noble Qur’an was revealed in the Arabic language. Arabic language is still a language spoken by more than 200 million people in the entire world. The other languages in which the books of Allah (subhanahu wa ta’ala) were revealed, like Aramaic, Greek, Sanskrit there are dead … Continue reading
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Question What are your thoughts on fitness applications that help you track your diet and exercise? Are there any you would recommend? Answer Using fitness apps to track your progress can be a great way to keep yourself motivated and to help you recognize improvement and achievements when you are feeling like you are not … Continue reading
Question I work out on a circuit for 45 minutes 5 to 6 times a week, and for the last 3 months I’ve not seen any results. Is that normal? I have also changed the way I’m eating. Answer Without knowing exactly what you are doing it is hard to be the judge its effectiveness … Continue reading
Can you believe the warm weather has finally arrived?! Spring and Summer mean more time outside in the warm weather. It means time in the pool or basking in the sun at the beach. Many sisters feel deprived of being able to enjoy the sand, sea and sun with their friends and family due to … Continue reading
Question What do you suggest is the best material to wear if you are exercising with hijab? Answer Light weight cotton or poly/cotton and lycra fibers are the best breathable material for working out. There are many options such as the amira 2-piece hijab from Modern Hejab or the full piece sport hijab from Al … Continue reading
Super moms have clean houses, sparkling bathrooms, and their laundry smell like summer breeze. The ugly truth is some of the chemicals we use at home to accomplish the daily heroic tasks we do are in fact toxins. Some of these toxins are carcinogenic; respiratory depressants; and cause vision, hearing and balance disorders. Our bodies … Continue reading
With all the preparations that need to be done – the dress, the makeup, the location, the invitations, planning the dinner – the last thing you are likely to think about is what you are eating before the big day. It is important that you are eating regularly, to ensure you keep your energy up, … Continue reading
It is your wedding day and all eyes – and cameras – are on you. Strike a beautiful and confident pose with perfect posture! Posture is defined as “a position of the body” or “an attitude” according to dictionary.com. Having good posture will improve most pictures whether you are posing or just caught in a … Continue reading
Question I am a woman in my 50′s, and I decided to include physical exercise in my daily routine. Please advise me on, how much time I should dedicate to fitness and if you have any other tips for exercising and keeping healthy after 50? Answer It is wonderful to hear that you are planning … Continue reading
Dear Mother Earth, happy 43rd anniversary . Although your age is millions of years, we- humans- with our anthropocentric view decided to recognize you only 4 decades back. On behalf of myself and all my green fellows, I am sorry. I feel your pain , and I know how the aging process can be painful … Continue reading
Be honest: do you believe in green living? How do you interpret the following verse: “[They will be] abiding therein as long as the heavens and the earth endure, except what your Lord should will. Indeed, your Lord is an effecter of what He intends.” [Surah Hud, 11:107] Are you of those people who believe that … Continue reading
In the Holy Qur’an, Allah (subhanahu wa ta’ala) says: «And [mention, O Muhammad], when your Lord said to the angels, “Indeed, I will make upon the earth a successive authority [1].” They said, “Will You place upon it one who causes corruption therein and sheds blood, while we declare Your praise and sanctify You?” He … Continue reading
Writing these lines, I am thinking of a friend who divorced after 20 years of marriage. Maybe she forgot what the wedding wows said “for better or for worse… until death do us part”? …The idea of it is very romantic, but, in fact, very rare in real life. Especially now, in these times! That … Continue reading
Question How much physical activity should I get? Answer You should get at least between 30-60 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity a day, and there are so many ways you can do it! You can walk, go swimming, go to the gym to lift weights, or playing a game of Tag with your kids … Continue reading
Question Is there an easy method to control my serving sizes without counting calories and using a food scale? Answer There is a very handy way to control your serving sizes – using your hands as your guide! A serving of vegetables should be equivalent to 2 hands full. A serving of grains or fruit … Continue reading
Everyone has goals they want to achieve, whether it is to lose weight or get more active or to learn a new skill. We are 90% more likely to achieve a goal if we write it down. The simple act of committing the words in our mind to paper increases our personal commitment to our … Continue reading
What’s your style? Where does it come from? As you are navigating the rows on rows of racks of clothes in any give store, what makes a certain piece “jump out” at you? Why that piece and not the one beside it? Something has “inspired” you. What is it? The first and most important step … Continue reading
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- Ask Coach Paige: What are your thoughts on fitness apps that help you track your diet and exercise?
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