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Fasting upcountry needs devotion through resilience and self-control

By Yahya Mahinda   2026-02-20 00:00:00

Muslims upcountry face the challenge of fasting while working in environments where most colleagues are not fasting, turning everyday interactions into silent demonstrations of faith and morality.

Beyond divine nourishment, fasting has many physical benefits

By Yahya Mahinda   2026-02-27 06:00:00

While fasting is primarily intended to cultivate self-restraint and consciousness of God, researchers confirm that the body undergoes profound physiological renewal during the fasting period.

Husbands should help wives with chores during the Holy Month

By Yahya Mahinda   2026-03-13 07:00:00

Women often carry the primary responsibility for preparing the pre-dawn meal (Suhoor) and the evening meal that breaks fasting (Iftar).