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@NHS GP | Research @OxPrimaryCare @PACTGP | Clinical Lead @teamEBPC @ThamesV_Cancer | Hon Sec @rcgpTV | VP @britishima | Own views. RTs ≠ endorse
Feb 21, 2023 23 tweets 9 min read
Sha'ban is here! Are you #RamadanReady?

A thread on maximising this precious, neglected month to enjoy a #HealthyRamadan for those who have chronic conditions, or to take greater benefit if you're in good health! 🧵 Ramadan is a marathon. A 30 day race with a sprint in the last 10 to find the prize of Layatul Qadr. Treat it as such. Prepare your body and mind for this task: intend to enter Ramadan and witnesses that night. The key is in preparing NOW in Sha'ban, before the first fast begins.
Apr 13, 2021 6 tweets 6 min read
Welcome back #Ramadan.

May you strengthen our immunity against greed;
Inoculate our hearts with forgiveness;
Fortify our faith;
Provide a shield for our spirituality;
And inject safety to our homes.

Wherever you are in the world, a very special #RamadanMubarak #CovidRamadan For those unsure about fasting and Covid we've looked into this. Firstly there is no link with fasting, Covid & mortality. However as last year was without shops/barbers etc open we need to be as careful now as we were then to keep this true.
Aug 2, 2020 15 tweets 9 min read
A belated #EidMubarak! Tried not to comment on an eventful 48hrs for the UK Muslim community so as to enjoy (socially distanced) time with family but so much to unpick... including with some of the stories that have come out since #thread 👇👇👇👇 As mentioned by many, it would be unfathomable to be told on Xmas Eve that Xmas Dinner is cancelled. We had days to prepare for other changes like masks in shops or #LockdownLeicester (also informed by epidemiological data) so what went wrong here?
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