HER BODY - She exercises regularly

SHE EXERCISES REGULARLY

The Muslim woman cannot neglect to maintain her physical fitness and energy by following the healthy practices recommended by Islam. But she is not content only with the natural, healthy diet, but she also follows an organized exercise programme, approprite to her physical condition, weight, age, and social status. These exercises give her body agility, beauty, good health, strentgh and immunity to disease. This will make her more able to carry out her duties, and more fit to fulfil her role in life, whether it be as a wife or mother, student or career women, young girl or old woman.

THE IDEAL MUSLIMAH
MUHAMMAD ALI AL-HASHIMI

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WHY WOMAN NEED TO EXERCISE??

• Women's bodies are different from men's.
• Provide support for the bust line. That means that strength training that focuses on the upper back, the shoulders and the biceps will go a long way toward providing support in adult life when the bust will create an ongoing gravitational pull on the front of your body, particularly is you are well endowed in that area.
• Pregnancy : Women must also support the muscle groups particularly of the abdominal and back muscles as they prepare for and go through pregnancy to assure that the entire process is given the best possible physical support you can give it.
• Regular exercise for woman helps prevent osteoporosis by strengthening their bones. Many women find that exercise relieves the symptoms of premenstrual tension (PMT), painful periods as well as pre- and post-menopausal symptoms.
  
• Good diet and exercise habits will keep you fit much longer and postpone muscle and bone deterioration and other chronic physical problems many aging women endure.
• Improving their appearance and overall health, many woman say that exercise helps to boost their self-confidence in all aspects of their lives.
  

WHAT ARE THE RISKS IF WOMAN DON'T EXERCISE??

• Living a sedentary lifestyle is more dangerous to your health than smoking.

A University of Hong Kong and Department of Health study revealed that 20 percent of all deaths of people 35 and older were attributed to a lack of physical activity.

• Lack of physical activity increased the risk of dying of cancer
  

45 percent for men and 28 percent for women

• Risk of dying from respiratory ailments

92 percent for men and 75 percent for women

• Risk of dying from heart diseases

52 percent higher for men and 28 percent higher for women

• A sedentary life leads to increases in visceral fat, which accumulates around the organs inside the belly. The study showed an 8.6-percent increase in visceral fat in only six months due to lack of exercise; approximately four pounds per year were gained by patients who did not exercise. Insulin resistance, cardiovascular disease and other metabolic syndromes have been linked to increased levels of visceral fat, making a sedentary lifestyle very dangerous.

THREE EXERCISES WOMAN SHOULD DO!!

• Squats

Why they're effective: Squats are the go-to move for everyone who strength trains because they engage more muscles than any other move. Squats work the thighs (quads, hamstrings, outer thighs), glutes, and core (abdominals and the muscles that support your spine). You don't need any equipment to perform squats, but always have the option of adding dumbbells and/or a stability ball to add challenge. Perform 1-3 sets of 8-15 repetitions.

Starting Position
Stand with your feet wider than shoulder width apart and your toes slightly turned outward.

Action

• INHALE: With your abs pulled in tight and your weight in your heels, slowly lower by bending at the knees and slightly from the hips. Keep your back as upright as possible (don't lean forward from the waist).
• EXHALE: Straighten legs and come up to the starting position to complete one rep.

Special Instructions
Make sure your knees don’t cross the plane of your toes. Try to lower until your thighs are parallel to the floor. If you have difficulty performing this exercise you can also use a chair or wall to help with balance and the movement until you build sufficient strength.

• One-Arm Dumbbell Rows

Why they're effective: Did you know that the easiest way to look longer and leaner is to improve your posture? Rounded shoulders are common among women when the weight of the breasts pulls the shoulders forward and upper back muscles are weak. Most people only train what they consider to be a "problem" or what they can see in the mirror (muscles on the front of the body. But strengthening your back muscles, particularly the lats (which give your back its "V" shape), can help improve posture. This exercise also targets several other muscles at once: the biceps, shoulders, and other back muscles (traps and rhomboids), which will help improve your overall upper body strength. Aim for 1-3 sets of 8-15 repetitions.

Starting Position

Grasp one dumbbell in your right hand, palm facing the body. Step forward with your left leg as if you were going to lunge. Bend the left knee and straighten your right leg back. Rest your left elbow your forward (left) leg. Try to create a flat back. Keep upper body steady with the abs pulled in tight.

Action

• INHALE: With the right palm facing the body, "row" the dumbbell up as high as possible (towards the armpit) as the elbow points backwards.
• EXHALE: Slowly lower dumbbell back down until arm is straight, but elbow does not lock, to complete one rep. Finish one set and switch sides.

Special Instructions
Keep your spine in a neutral position. While lifting focus on the muscles in the back, visualizing your shoulder blade moving towards the spine, and coming back out as you release the weight down.

• Bicycle Crunches

Why they're effective: There has been a lot of research on the effectiveness of various abdominal exercises. Most experts agree that while crunches are good, adding some simple elements can make them even better. That's where the bicycle crunch comes in. Based on EMG tests of muscle activation, the bicycle crunch is one of the most effective core exercises there is, working the abs, obliques, and hips. You may want to lie on a mat, but no equipment is necessary. Aim for 1-3 sets of 8-15 repetitions.

Starting Position
Begin by lying on your back with your knees bent, in line with the hips. Place hands behind your head and neck for support. Pull the naval in towards the spine throughout this movement.

Action
Bend your left knee in towards your chest while you crunch up and twist, bringing your right elbow towards the knee. Without resting, lower the left leg back down to the floor as the right knee comes in, twisting to the opposite side to bring your left elbow towards your right knee to complete one rep. Repeat continuously until you complete one set.

Special Instructions
Breathe steadily throughout this exercise



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HER BODY - Moderation in food and drink

The Muslim woman who takes a good care of her body, promoting its good health and strength. She is active, not flabby or overweight. So, she does not eat to excess; she just eat enough to maintain her health and energy. This is in accordance with the guidance of Allah SWT in the Quran:

'...eat and drink : but waste not excess, for Allah loves not the wasters." [Quran 7:31]

Rasulullah SAW also advised moderation in food and drinks:

"There is no worse vessel for the son of Adam to fill than his stomach, but if he must fill it, then let him allow one-third for food, one-third for drink, and one-third for air."

Umar RA, tha Caliph, said:

" Beware of filling your stomach with food and drinks, for it is harmful to the body and causes sickness and laziness in performing prayers. Be moderate in both food and drink, for that is healthier for your bodies and furthest removed from exravagance. Allah will hate the fat man (one who revels in a life of luxury), and a man will not be condemned until he favours his desires over his religion."

The muslim woman also steers clear of drugs and stimulants, especially those which are clearly known to be haraam. She avoids the bad habits that many women have fallen into in societies that have deviates from the guidance of Allah and His Messenger, such as staying up late at night to waste time in idle pursuits. She goes to sleep early and gets up early to start the day's activities with energy and enthusiasm. She does not weaken her energy with late nights and bad habit; she is always active and efficient, so that her chores do not exhaust her and she can meet her targets.

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INTRODUCTION

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim.

Islam encourages the Muslims to stand out among people, readily distinguishale by their dress, appearance and behaviour, so that the will be a good example, worthy of the great message that they bring to humanity.

According to the hadith narrated by the great Sahaabi Ibn al- Hanzaliah R.A, the Prophet S.A.W told his companions, when they were travelling to meet some brothers in faith :

" You are going to visit your brothers, so repair your saddles and make sure that you are dressed well, so that you will stand out among people like an adornment, for Allat SWT does not love ugliness."

The Prophet SAW considered an unkempt and careless appearance, and sruffy clothes and furnishings, to be forms of ugliness, which is hated and forbidden by Islam.

Islam in general Muslim to stand out among the people, the Muslim women, in particular, is encouraged to be distinct from other people in her appearance, because this reflects well on her, and on her husband, family, and children. Allahuakbar...

The Muslim woman does not neglect her appearance, no matter how busy she is with her domestic chores. She keen to look good, without going to extremes, because a good appearances is an indication of how well she understand herself and her mission in life. the outward appearance of a woman cannot be saperated from her inner nature, a neat, tidy and clean exterior reflects a noble and decent inner character, both of which go to make up the character of the trus Muslim woman.

The smart Muslim woman is one who strike a balance between her external appearance and internal nature. She understand that she is composed of a body, mind and soul, and gives each the attention it deserves, without exaggerating in one aspect to the detriment of others.

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Apa guna ilmu yang dibaca, jika tidak dikongsi bersama. Apatah lagi sesama muslim.
Disini, terdapat beberapa tajuk penting, yang nakia rasa, kiranya dikongsikan, akan membawa kebaikan kepada akhwat-akhwat sekalian.

I am not good enough to said this straightly to people out there, i know who am i, i am still finding and searching myself, trying to build the best of Siti Naquia. By writing, insyaAllah, every words i type, i can implement it on myself. Surely hard for everything, but, it is not impossible to start, and changes by little, step by step. It is not the matter of people see your changes, but this is for your own relieves. Life is all about discipline!! I dare to said that to changes about who you are before and right now, will takes time, but, a little step with Istiqamah, insyaAllah, everything u did will remain with you.

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