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What should I eat for Sehri?

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Eat as usual, or any small portion of food. Avoid too-salty foods. Fruits are a good choice. Drink water. Even some bread is good. Don't over-drink, though.

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What can I do when I am super thirsty?

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You can take a nap to forget about it. Also, swallowing your saliva won't break your fast.

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What are ways to pass the time without TV?

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You can spend your day with reading Quraan because during Ramadaan every good deed is multiplied by 10 times! Reading Quraan, helping others, giving food to the needy or at least water, giving money for donations, planting trees, doing zikr, helping your parents with chores, listening to Quraan or lectures, making dua for your beloved ones and the ones who passed away, making people smile, asking Allah for forgiveness and more are good deeds you can do.

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Can I play on my Wii?

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Yes. Playing on your Wii is a great way to pass the time, just don't play any food games.

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Is there anything else I can do to pass the time?

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Spend time drawing, painting, coloring something big or do something creative like making a video.

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Can I play football during Ramadan?

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It would be best not to. Football will make you tired and will drain the remaining energy you have.

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Can I fast while on my period?

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No. You can't fast because you can't pray when on your period. You'll have to make up those lost fasting days, though.

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Can I listen to music to pass the time?

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No, music is not a good way of passing the time. Listening to the holy Quran is rather preferable.

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Can I drink anything during Ramadan?

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No. You can't drink anything until you hear the magrib azaan (sunset).

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Is it a sin to be angry or mad during Ramadan?

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I do not think so. We all have feelings that we just can't help sometimes. Just remember to forgive, and think: Will this matter in 5 years?

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Is it a sin to watch TV while fasting?

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No, but you should avoid watching TV too much when you could be praying or reading the Quran.

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I've been told a lot that listening to music is fasting. Is that true?

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During fasting listening music is not recommended at all. If you have feeling it's too quiet, you can listen to nasheeds (songs with Islamic themes), or to recitations of the Quran.

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If you are under the puberty and am sick but still want to fast, is that OK?

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Children are not obliged to fast, nor are the sick. I would recommend against fasting if you are sick because you could make yourself worse. Only fast if you feel like you will able to.

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My friend just started fasting and told me she listens to music after she eats. Isn't that haraam?

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Music is not haraam.

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How can I stop being hungry while I am fasting?

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You may not be able to totally squelch the feeling of hunger, but you can distract yourself from it by getting busy with other activities. Drink lots of water, too.

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What time do people break their fasts in Australia?

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In Australia, in May/June 2018, sunset is around 6:50 - 6:15 PM from the beginning to the end of Ramadan, respectively.

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Can I watch YouTube during Ramadan?

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Yes, as long as the videos don't contain violence or nudity.

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Can I watch non-Islamic channels on TV?

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Yes, you can. You are free to watch whatever you want as long as it's not pornographic or explicit in nature.

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Will fasting during Ramadan make cats less afraid of me?

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No, it won't.

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Can I listen to songs or sing songs while fasting during Ramadan?

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No. Instead you can read or listen to the Quran, or you can listen to some nasheeds.

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When I am on my period when it is Ramadan, do I have to make up for those days by fasting after Ramadan?

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No, If you are menstruating through Ramadan, you do not have to make up for it by fasting after the completion of the holiday.

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Is it allowed to take iftar before the azan during Ramadan?

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No. It's not allowed. But if the condition of the person who is fasting is critical, i.e., between life and death, then he can take iftar.

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Will I lose weight if I fast during Ramadan?

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Yes. You'll lose few pounds. It will be easily replenished after Ramadan. Some people, however, don't lose any weight.

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Can I chew gum or put on lip balm while fasting?

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You can't chew gum. But you can put on lip balm. But you must not lick this balm.

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What if my head hurts during ramadan?

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Read or listen to Quraan, or try to sleep. If the pain becomes unbearable, break your fast and take an Advil. After Eid, fast for the day you missed as a compensation.

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Can I watch TV during Ramadan?

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Yes, as long as there is no music, nudity, swearing, or sexual acts, as these things break your fast. You can add subtitles without sound so you do not risk hearing music.

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Can we play games while fasting?

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You can, but it is wise to spend your time earning good deeds by reciting the Qur'an, praying extra prayers, reciting dhikr, making du'a, etc. Do not waste time in the blessed month of Ramadan.

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Can I brush my teeth in Ramadan?

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Yes, you can but be careful not to swallow water. If you do so accidentally, nothing will happen but if you do so intentionally, it can break your fast.

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Is it wrong if i break my fasting if I feel sick?

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No, you need food to get well so you can break your fast. But later, you should make it up by fasting extra few days.

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I heard that listening to music breaks your fast. But when I listen to music (which is like 1 every week) my parents don't say anything except don't listen for too long, so can I listen to music or not?

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Some Muslims believe that it does break the fast, others do not. However, instead of listening to music, you could read the quran, help around the house or or help prepare for iftar.

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