Shun bad habits during Ramadan, urge academics ARAB NEWS JEDDAH: As certain habits, including unfortunate behavior, get dominant during the holy month of Ramadan, scholars have urged the citizens to take care during the month and benefit utmost from it. Academic Dr. Hamid Al-Shaygi said that changes in Ramadan were expected because of changes in the type of food, the altering of sleep patterns and the habit of staying up late and visiting relatives. Shaygi advised everyone to take care of their health instead of just going on shopping spree buying things that end up going to the waste. Consumers must change their spending habits, he said. Merchants attract those fasting in Ramadan by putting more things on the shelves. “If we study, we would find that many things that are bought go to the dust bin,” he said. Al-Shagyi pointed out that some satellite channels encourage consumerist culture and create new habits of consumptions. “This is clear if we compare our present state with that of 20 years ago,” he said. He said that laziness during Ramadan is only found “in our community, while other Muslim countries treat it like any other month.” He said people should consider Ramadan as an intensive training course that gives them positive habits such as productive skills, patience, silence and renewal of the work spirit. “Ramadan moves quickly if we practice skills that we neglect throughout the year,” he said. “It offers us an opportunity to recharge our energies and create new behavioral and religious habits.” Dr. Khaled Al-Halabi, a university professor, was pessimistic about habits acquired during the holy month, even though it should be a month for change. “Religion has a great effect on social conduct for Muslims and those who live with them,” he said. Nutritionist Mohmood Al-Nighimishi said there were many changes in eating habits. Most families still enjoy traditional Ramadan treats such as sweet dumplings and savory pastries which are beneficial because consuming carbohydrates is good after fasting. “As for sahoor, it is best to consume proteins because they stay longer in the body,” he said. He said that some housewives mistakenly leave food uncovered on the iftar table or cloth. “This can be dangerous since microbes may grow and cause illness,” he said. “It is safer to cover the food.”
06-15-2015, 01:03 PM
Shun bad habits during Ramadan, urge academics
ARAB NEWS JEDDAH: As certain habits, including unfortunate behavior, get dominant during the holy month of Ramadan, scholars have urged the citizens to take care during the month and benefit utmost from it. Academic Dr. Hamid Al-Shaygi said that changes in Ramadan were expected because of changes in the type of food, the altering of sleep patterns and the habit of staying up late and visiting relatives. Shaygi advised everyone to take care of their health instead of just going on shopping spree buying things that end up going to the waste. Consumers must change their spending habits, he said. Merchants attract those fasting in Ramadan by putting more things on the shelves. “If we study, we would find that many things that are bought go to the dust bin,” he said. Al-Shagyi pointed out that some satellite channels encourage consumerist culture and create new habits of consumptions. “This is clear if we compare our present state with that of 20 years ago,” he said. He said that laziness during Ramadan is only found “in our community, while other Muslim countries treat it like any other month.” He said people should consider Ramadan as an intensive training course that gives them positive habits such as productive skills, patience, silence and renewal of the work spirit. “Ramadan moves quickly if we practice skills that we neglect throughout the year,” he said. “It offers us an opportunity to recharge our energies and create new behavioral and religious habits.” Dr. Khaled Al-Halabi, a university professor, was pessimistic about habits acquired during the holy month, even though it should be a month for change. “Religion has a great effect on social conduct for Muslims and those who live with them,” he said. Nutritionist Mohmood Al-Nighimishi said there were many changes in eating habits. Most families still enjoy traditional Ramadan treats such as sweet dumplings and savory pastries which are beneficial because consuming carbohydrates is good after fasting. “As for sahoor, it is best to consume proteins because they stay longer in the body,” he said. He said that some housewives mistakenly leave food uncovered on the iftar table or cloth. “This can be dangerous since microbes may grow and cause illness,” he said. “It is safer to cover the food.”
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