Food, fasting, fitness – Trials & Tribulations

A modest iftar

Sadaqa — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 17:26:52 +0000

For most of us, iftar is a moment of joy, where we break our fast with abundant food, surrounded by family and friends. But what if, just for one iftar, we took a step back and created an experience that honours the resilience of refugees? What if we prepared an iftar that gives us a glimpse of the daily challenges they face, reminding us of the courage it takes to journey to safety with very…

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The challenge of fasting

Sadaqa — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 07:43:28 +0000

Among all the elements that comprise Trials & Tribulations — the overnight gathering, the pre-dawn departure, the muddy obstacles, the modest dress maintained through difficulty — perhaps none carries more spiritual weight than the fast. Your participants will walk miles whilst their stomachs empty, will climb and crawl and push through exhaustion whilst thirst builds and energy drains…

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No kitchen, no problem

Sadaqa — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 17:07:36 +0000

Gathering with friends in a mosque or community centre overnight for Part 1 of the Trials & Tribulations challenge brings a special warmth and unity. But when it comes to preparing sahoor—especially without a kitchen—finding nutritious, easy-to-prepare options is a must. Here are some practical ideas for when you’re together in a communal setting, looking for a quick, nourishing meal that doesn’…

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First steps to fitness

Safeeyah — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 15:47:57 +0000

As a challenge leader — whether you’re an alimah, madrasah teacher, or simply someone who leads by example in your community — you might not see yourself as the “fitness type.” Your days are filled with teaching, caring for others, and serving your community, not with gym sessions or training routines. But here’s the wonderful news: you don’t need to be a fitness enthusiast to lead a Trials &

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Soul fuel

Sadaqa — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 12:25:12 +0000

Participating in the Trials & Tribulations adventure is an amazing way to challenge your body and spirit, made all the more intense by the fasting hunger which accompanies you throughout. But if you’re going all in, it’s essential to properly fuel up during sahoor (the pre-dawn meal) to ensure you have the energy needed for the day ahead. Eating a wholesome breakfast before the challenge will…

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Seeking rain

Sadaqa — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 16:54:00 +0000

There’s no better way to prepare for leading a Trials & Tribulations challenge than by embracing the rain! Walking in the rain is an excellent way to familiarise yourself with the elements, the mud, and the unpredictability of an outdoor challenge. Plus, there’s something beautifully peaceful about stepping outside when the world is tucked away indoors: a rare gift of solitude for those with…

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Leave the gym behind

Sadaqa — Fri, 13 Apr 2018 20:51:00 +0000

For fitness enthusiasts used to the hum of treadmills, the clang of weights, and the buzz of gym energy, venturing outside into the countryside might feel like a world away. But stepping out of the gym and into nature is an exhilarating way to keep fit, engage your body in new ways, and nurture your mental health all at once. Fresh air, varied terrain, and the calm of natural landscapes can add a…

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