More Japanese universities to serve halal food

Source: arabnews.com

More Japanese universities would soon provide halal food on their campuses to cater for the growing number of Muslim students, the Japanese embassy announced on Wednesday.
The Ministry of Higher Education, Culture, Sports Sciences and Technology of Japan introduced the Global 30 program in 2009 to attract 300,000 foreign students over five years.

10 Tips for Maintaining Your Health After Ramadan

By: Nadine Kamal

Source: http://productivemuslim.com/

Every year, the Holy month of Ramadan provides us with the opportunity to eliminate unhealthy eating patterns and gives our overburdened digestive systems a much needed break. During this sacred month, the rituals of fasting, night prayer and reading the Holy Qur’an on a daily basis can have a transformational effect on our overall sense of well-being and contentment.

However, now that the blessed month of Ramadan has passed and the Eid ul-Fitr festivities are over, here are 10 tips for maintaining the incredible health benefits and habits that you worked so hard to gain in Ramadan.

As Ramadan comes to an end: stay healthy

By: Zainab Mudallal

Source: http://qz.com/

With only a few days left to go in the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims who observe the fast fall into two broad categories. Some are so used to the rhythms of fasting that it feels almost natural at this point. For others, the final stretch is psychologically and physically the hardest.

This year poses an even greater challenge, with Ramadan falling during some of the longest and hottest days of the year, requiring a fast of 15 or more hours in some parts of the world. The dramatic change from regular eating habits can take a toll on an one’s health and energy, and makes it difficult to keep up a regular fitness regimen. But there are ways to turn it around.

Here are some tips to make a Ramadan fast beneficial, rather than damaging, to your health:

Night of Power- A Fight Against Hunger

Come together and join thousands from across the globe on this blessed night of knowledge and worship to help feed those most in need. We currently feed the hungry in India, Pakistan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Sudan, as well as the Rohingya and Syrian Refugees. To date we have provided over 1, 000, 000 meals.

The Night of Power Conference is powered by Charity Right with the objective of raising funds to eradicate food poverty through the Save 5 Million Lives Campaign. The movement aims to provide basic nutritional meals to those suffering from chronic hunger in the most poverty-stricken regions.

This first-ever global online video conference organised by Mercy Mission is to be held on the 27th Night of Ramadan (2014) starting on the 24th of July 6AM GMT.

The event shall be streamed LIVE, featuring over 20 world-renowned Islamic figures, for 36 consecutive hours. The theme of the Conference, ‘Spiritual Journey with the Qur’an’ aims to revive the Ummah through knowledge and action.

Tune in and benefit from some of the biggest names in Islamic da’wah. Increase in worship through the gaining of knowledge and giving in charity and make the most of your Ramadan. Every dollar donated to this cause saves ONE life.

Make a difference. Register and SAVE LIVES.

For further information- paypal and local payments- visitwww.nightofpower.org/conference

Syrian refugees are suffering in Ramadan (Video)

Source: http://www.aljazeera.com/

 Syrian refugees across the Middle East are having to spend another Ramadan away from the festivities and extravagant meals associated with the month.

Many say they feel abandoned during a month when Muslims are meant to remember the less fortunate.

At one camp in Lebanon, charities are only able to provide meals for families to break their fasts every other day.

Al Jazeera’s Rula Amin reports from Sabra refugee camp just outside of Beirut.

UK: Muslims help the homeless in Ramadan (Video)

 Muslims across Wales are fasting for the holy month of Ramadan. And in Cardiff dozens of volunteers from the Muslim community have joined up with curry houses and takeaways to provide fresh meals for the city’s homeless.