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Ramadan is back!!!

11/7/2011

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The Year ran by so fast. Ramadan is approaching. Time again for slowing down, re-evaluating our deeds, purifying our hearts and renewing our intentions. Time for restoring our energy and ridding our hearts from worldly attachments along with ridding our bodies from toxins.
Let's try to gain all the spiritual benefits of this holy month. Fasting is a lesson in patience and self-control. It builds strong will power, sincerity and devotion as it gives us the strength to overcome our human cravings and temptations and restore the command of our souls over our bodies. It feeds the soul with freedom, dignity and awe. It gives us peace, serenity and devotion.
As you fast this year, remember the million homeless, poor and needy. Remember the ill and the less fortunate. Fill your heart with gratitude and compassion and as you purify your heart, purify your thoughts, deeds and action. Be positive. Don't just think about them. See what you can do. Volunteer for a good cause, share your time, effort or money.
Fasting in Islam is never practiced in Isolation from society and life. As you engage in your normal daily routine, try to exert extra time and effort for soul purification through Qur'an and dhikr Allah (Divine remembrance), through strenghening family ties, through helping others, and through controlling your temper and watching your words and acts.
Fasting is a true lesson in morality and and ethics. It spreads the spirit of forgiveness and peace, love and compassion. Awareness is your key to gaining all those great benefits. Be aware of each moment, of each thought and act. Be mindful of your countless blessings and your endless boons. And above all be mindful of your thoughts, words, action and reactions. Our Prophet PBUH said: " Some people who fast gain nothing beyond hunger and thirst" (Ahmed).
Ramadan is also a great opportunity to teach a lot to our children. Don't waste it. Below is a simple children chart for the 30 days of Ramadan with basic concepts to apply. Talk to them about the meaning of each concept and let then tick the right box when they perform the suggested deed.

Have a great day and Ramadan Mubarak!!!
 


Click here to download Ramadan Chart (English version):
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Click here to download Ramadan Chart (Arabic version):
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درس من دروس الكون الفسيح

6/7/2011

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أرى العصافير الصغيرة تناثرت في الحديقة تلتقط بذور العشب الذي بذره زوجي في الصباح. عصافير كثيرة، عشرون، ثلاثون ربما... أعجز عن عدِّها، ومعها غربان سوداء كبيرة، تهبط بين الحين والآخر ناشرة الرعب بين العصافير. الطعام كثير ، فهناك بذور العشب المبذور، وهناك بذور الأرض، وهناك الأرز والذرة الذي تركه لهم زوجي، وهناك فُتات الخبز الباقية من البارحة... وليمة عظيمة ، تجمعت عليها العصافير الصغيرة تلتقط من هنا  وهناك وتتبادل  حديثا لا أفهمه... تهدأ حينا وتفزع أحيانا أخرى حين أقوم بأي حركة مفاجأة تقطع سكون المكان أو حينما تهبط تلك الغربان اللئيمة
هذه الغربان لا تكفها الوليمة، ولا تعبأ بوفرة الطعام بل بالسيادة والهيمنة على المكان كله... تأتي لتطرد عصافيري الرقيقة أينما رأتها، ناشرة الرعب بينها مع أن الطعام يكفي للجميع ويزيد
وحين تمل الغربان وتطير، ربما لتنشر رعبا جديدا في مكان بعيد، تعود العصافير إلى وليمتها في هدوء وحماس كأن شيئاً لم يقطع السكون أو يعكر صفو حياتها... تعود لتلتقط حبات الأرز والذرة بحماس وسعادة
هل تحاول تلك الطيور أن تعلمني معنى جديد في الحياة؟ هل هو درس خفي من دروس الكون الفسيح؟
الهموم والمحن تهبط دائما من حيث لا ندري، تماما مثل تلك الغربان اللئيمة، تنشر الفزع في حياتنا وتعكر صفوها... ولكن الكيِّس من  يترك المحن تمر دون أن تمسه بسوء، بل يستفيد من تلك الأوقات العصيبة ليبتلع فُتات حياته ويلملم شتاته ويكمل هضم ما تعلم من دروس... مثل تلك العصافير الجميلة، تتجمع فوق الشجرة... تتكلم وتتحاور بلغتها البريئة ربما تواسي وتثبت بعضها البعض أو تنتظر لتبتلع فُتات الخبز الذي جمعته في جوفها وترتب أعشاشها حتى تزول هذه الغربان السوداء... فعصافيري تعلم أن الخير وفير ولن ينضب وأن رزقها مكفول عند خالقها وأن العَجَلة قد تودي بحياتها... الصبر على المحن أحيانا ما يكون أكيس و أحكم... الصبر مع الرضا، مع العمل والتعلم من تلك الأوقات الثمينة، ومع الثقة والإيمان بأن ما عند الله باق وهم لا يُظلمون
شكرا أيتها العصافير الحكيمة!!!

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    Hi, I'm Amira... I'm all for simple, natural, uncomplicated life... My core values are derived from my Islamic faith... My definition of wellness includes lots of smiles, human interactions, delicious food, music, joy, colorful paint, Mediterranean sunshine, blue sky and turquoise sea, care, love, compassion and deep heart-felt peace.
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    I've been helping people on their health and healing journey for more than 20 years now and I am committed to be authentic, caring and a beacon of love and peace.

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