Ramadan is the perfect time to rekindle relationships with family

The Holy Month is also the time to show the world you care. Spend time with an elderly person in your house or the neighbourhood. You need to make it a point to visit your grandparents as often as you can not only during Ramadan but otherwise too. But if you haven’t been doing it, then this is your chance to start. You can even visit your friends or neighbours’ grandparents, spend some time with them, read to them, and help them with their daily chores. Make sure that you pray together at least once in a day. Also have your Suhoor and Iftar meals together. Eating together reconnects you with your family.

Fasting tips
Avoid carbonated and sugary drinks
High sugar intake, in the form of sodas or other sugar-sweetened beverages should be avoided. Be cautious of adding sugar to home-made/traditional fruit drinks. Serving carbonated drinks at fast breaks not only deprives of a healthy appetite, but can also lead to dehydration and sugar cravings during the fast.

Word of Wisdom
Do not lose heart or despair- if you are true believers you have the upper hand-” [Quran 3:139].
Based on this inspirational Islamic quote, Allah the Merciful Promises us that we will indeed be among the superior if we are patient with the trials and tribulations that befall upon us. A part of being patient is accepting His Divine Decree, no matter how harsh the reality may seem. So, if you feel at a loss right now, do not grieve. Do not lose heart, for you have won a great victory of life.

Cuisine

Cook in batches

Cook large amounts of food and store some for later. It's a great way to make sure you have healthy meals ready when you need them when you do have time to cook everyday. Meatballs, patties, soups, stews, and cooked vegetables can be batch-cooked and frozen.