1/18
Some thoughts about using #Ramadan to help our patients.
Ramadan usually lasts 29-30days depending on the lunar calendar.
We're about a third of the way in...the middle part is about asking for forgiveness.
#mentalhealth
Some thoughts about using #Ramadan to help our patients.
Ramadan usually lasts 29-30days depending on the lunar calendar.
We're about a third of the way in...the middle part is about asking for forgiveness.
#mentalhealth
2/18
Praying-Help a person structure their routine according to the 5daily prayers. Not everyone can manage all 5 prayers. Start with the easiest and build up
They can shorten their prayers and only read the obligatory (fard) units for each prayer time and build up
#mentalhealth
Praying-Help a person structure their routine according to the 5daily prayers. Not everyone can manage all 5 prayers. Start with the easiest and build up
They can shorten their prayers and only read the obligatory (fard) units for each prayer time and build up
#mentalhealth
3/18
Are they losing their concentration? No problem. Try some attention training exercises or mindfulness.
Get them to notice when their mind wanders and bring it back to their breath and/ or a focus point on their prayer mat
Take a bit longer when prostrating. Very grounding
Are they losing their concentration? No problem. Try some attention training exercises or mindfulness.
Get them to notice when their mind wanders and bring it back to their breath and/ or a focus point on their prayer mat
Take a bit longer when prostrating. Very grounding
4/18
Taraweeh-not being able to read the additional night prayers in mosque will be difficult for many as many have had this routine since childhood
Validate how people are feeling &remind them it's only a temporary measure.They can resort to the usual routine next yr
Taraweeh-not being able to read the additional night prayers in mosque will be difficult for many as many have had this routine since childhood
Validate how people are feeling &remind them it's only a temporary measure.They can resort to the usual routine next yr
5/18
Tasbih beads help people with their mediation after the 5daily prayers and anytime throughout the day.
People might repeat the different names of Allah (God) or something else of their choice.
Ask them to share the meaning with you if they know and plan in times for this
Tasbih beads help people with their mediation after the 5daily prayers and anytime throughout the day.
People might repeat the different names of Allah (God) or something else of their choice.
Ask them to share the meaning with you if they know and plan in times for this
6/18
Fasting is not just a physical detox from food, it's about spiritual renewal.
Ask people about it. What does it involve? How do they feel? What is important about it? What can they do after Ramadan ends to ensure gains are carried over?
aljazeera.com/news/2019/05/r…
Fasting is not just a physical detox from food, it's about spiritual renewal.
Ask people about it. What does it involve? How do they feel? What is important about it? What can they do after Ramadan ends to ensure gains are carried over?
aljazeera.com/news/2019/05/r…
7/18
Iftar- Breaking the fast is usually a community affair. People will struggle not being able to cook food for others as this carries additional rewards.
Not breaking fasts with others, the community spirit may feel like it's missing, but quiet time is generally encouraged.
Iftar- Breaking the fast is usually a community affair. People will struggle not being able to cook food for others as this carries additional rewards.
Not breaking fasts with others, the community spirit may feel like it's missing, but quiet time is generally encouraged.
8/18
Explore who they can visit and maintain contact with after the lockdown.
Can they make some phone/ video calls for now?
Particularly useful if a person is usually isolated.
In the last ten days people can go into a silent retreat limiting communication with the world.🤐
Explore who they can visit and maintain contact with after the lockdown.
Can they make some phone/ video calls for now?
Particularly useful if a person is usually isolated.
In the last ten days people can go into a silent retreat limiting communication with the world.🤐
9/18
Sehri. Pre-dawn meal.
Some people will struggle to wake up, especially if sleep is usually disrupted.
Some people choose to stay awake and sleep after the morning prayer if they can sleep-in.
Be flexible with appointment times and flexible working hrs for staff fasting.
Sehri. Pre-dawn meal.
Some people will struggle to wake up, especially if sleep is usually disrupted.
Some people choose to stay awake and sleep after the morning prayer if they can sleep-in.
Be flexible with appointment times and flexible working hrs for staff fasting.
10/18
Reciting the Quran. 30 chapters which are broken into 114 Surahs.
They can start with the shorter Surahs in the 30h chapter
They can also start from the beginning and read one sentence even. Reading more/ faster doesn't mean it's better.
Ppl are rewarded for their effort
Reciting the Quran. 30 chapters which are broken into 114 Surahs.
They can start with the shorter Surahs in the 30h chapter
They can also start from the beginning and read one sentence even. Reading more/ faster doesn't mean it's better.
Ppl are rewarded for their effort
11/18
There are some protection prayers at the back of the Quran beginning with Qul (where my finger is).
People find those particularly helpful. Short and beneficial.
We often encourage people to read. Reading the Quran gives people additional spiritual benefits. Double dose!
There are some protection prayers at the back of the Quran beginning with Qul (where my finger is).
People find those particularly helpful. Short and beneficial.
We often encourage people to read. Reading the Quran gives people additional spiritual benefits. Double dose!
12/18
From there, people can progress to Surah Yasin, which is known as the ♥️ of the Quran and carries alot of rewards/ blessings. I think this is why many people like to read this Surah.
From there, people can progress to Surah Yasin, which is known as the ♥️ of the Quran and carries alot of rewards/ blessings. I think this is why many people like to read this Surah.
13/18
Struggling to read the Quran or perform the daily prayers?
It's okay. There are plenty of Quran recitation videos on YouTube.
There are also plenty of lectures being delivered by Islamic scholars online they can watch.
Pacing is encouraged and intention is rewarded.
Struggling to read the Quran or perform the daily prayers?
It's okay. There are plenty of Quran recitation videos on YouTube.
There are also plenty of lectures being delivered by Islamic scholars online they can watch.
Pacing is encouraged and intention is rewarded.
14/18
Encourage self-compassion. Ramadan is not a competition with others. Increasing worship is common in #Ramadan, but everyone's journey is different.
People with health benefits are exempt from fasting (they give £ to charity), but can still engage in other forms of worship.
Encourage self-compassion. Ramadan is not a competition with others. Increasing worship is common in #Ramadan, but everyone's journey is different.
People with health benefits are exempt from fasting (they give £ to charity), but can still engage in other forms of worship.
15/18
Giving £ to charity is another rewarding act if a person can afford it
Zakat is one of the 5pillars of Islam. Ppl tend 2 pay it in Ramadan due to increased blessings.That £ is not 4 them 2hoard
You can try this calc' to see how much you would give! bit.ly/3aZT9iH
Giving £ to charity is another rewarding act if a person can afford it
Zakat is one of the 5pillars of Islam. Ppl tend 2 pay it in Ramadan due to increased blessings.That £ is not 4 them 2hoard
You can try this calc' to see how much you would give! bit.ly/3aZT9iH
16/18
Praying, fasting, reading the Quran, meditating, giving Zakat (money to charity usually once a year), serving the community are all important in Ramadan and also thereafter, so can be used anytime in your sessions.
More rewarding in Ramadan that's all.
Praying, fasting, reading the Quran, meditating, giving Zakat (money to charity usually once a year), serving the community are all important in Ramadan and also thereafter, so can be used anytime in your sessions.
More rewarding in Ramadan that's all.
17/18
Finally, pls don't assume that all Muslims practice their faith. Best to check with the person
If it's important then bring it into the room & try the above.
Next year, have this conversation leading upto #Ramadan around Mid-April. Ramadan goes back about 10days each year
Finally, pls don't assume that all Muslims practice their faith. Best to check with the person
If it's important then bring it into the room & try the above.
Next year, have this conversation leading upto #Ramadan around Mid-April. Ramadan goes back about 10days each year
18/18
Eid marks the end of Ramadan. Might be a quiet Eid this year and difficult as everyone's doors are open for all visitors.
Again, validate this.There is another Eid later coinciding with the Hajj pilgrimage. That may be another opportunity to widen their Eid celebrations. X
Eid marks the end of Ramadan. Might be a quiet Eid this year and difficult as everyone's doors are open for all visitors.
Again, validate this.There is another Eid later coinciding with the Hajj pilgrimage. That may be another opportunity to widen their Eid celebrations. X
