As-salaam-alaikum.  I am so thankful to Allah for the progress my campaign has made so far as a result of the many donors who contributed.  Some who don't even know me.  Thank you, thank you, thank you!  May Allah reward all of you greatly! 

Now my campaign is getting ready to close out in a few days.  Haven't quite met my goal for covering the expenses of the republishing and marketing of my book so if you are so inclined, please share my campaign link with a few of your friends and family and ask them to please donate. Please let them know that you donated and see this as being a worthy cause.  LaunchGood.com/glowwithramadan

Truly if I can help (hopefully) thousands of believers have a healthier and more fulfilling Ramadan then there are many benefits and blessings in that for everybody!  May Allah continue to protect, guide and bless you, your families, and communities! Ameen.  

Yours sister in deen & faith, Laila Qadira  

Chapter 1

A few weeks or even a couple months before the start of a new Ramadan season, do you ever feel not only eager, but restless for it to begin? Your soul is crying out. You've gone through many struggles and scrapes during the year and now you're anxiously anticipating day by day the moment you enter the Blessed Month of the Fast. For more than likely it is then that you feel most like a "real" Muslim, living and worshipping in a "real" Muslim community. Why? Because Ramadan, like no other time brings you into better alignment within yourself and with millions of other believers. All striving to make five daily prayers on schedule, to read Quran everyday, to do numerous charitable acts and of course to seek the ultimate achievement commanded during this month - to sacrifice for Allah's Pleasure by abstaining from food, drink (and lawful) sex during daylight hours.  

For a whole month there's a wonderful vibration of positivity humming in Muslim communities throughout the world. And there's a level of unity within the ummat quite unlike any other time during the year. For it's an unprecedented time, when we get the opportunity to come closest to our Creator (like when the earth's orbit comes closest to the sun) and we get to experience that fiery heat of purification and cleansing which comes only through fasting and restraining ourselves for the Pleasure of Allah. This special connection and closeness to our Lord engulfs us with breathtaking humility, piety and obedience to His Command. And we begin developing a glow from within that radiates beauty, peace and serenity - making us feel vibrantly alive - at one with Our Creator and His creation! . . . 

•         . . . [After the fast] we may sustain a few weeks consistency in reading Quran, making prayers on time and eating in smaller amounts, but usually once again our busy, busy lives start getting in the way and settle into automatic routines, thereby reverting to many of our old habits and personal challenges. 

With the same mindset and habits, the same types of stressful and challenging situations previously experienced start cropping up throughout the year. Then, we're back to where we were - until we go into the next Ramadan. We need to break this cycle of attaining highs during the Fast that lapse into lows a few weeks or months later. This yo-yoing back and forth from year to year stunts our personal growth and invariably the growth and productivity of our communities. 

Following this guide will help you optimize your Ramadan so that you enter the next Ramadan on a much higher level than you started the year before - physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. As a result, the benefits you receive from the Fast will prove more sustaining in the days, weeks and months beyond its completion. You will become more active, energized and productive than ever; capable of contributing more to your families, your communities and the world around you!

Reviews 

"This is an excellent book that prepares one to embrace a holistic way of living. The author uses a step by step approach that incorporates spiritual, mental and physical activities for getting the most out of this sacred month of Ramadan. It can serve as the springboard to living with a whole new consciousness." Ameedah A., Atlanta GA.  

"Your thought-provoking words, Quranic references, written exercises, recipes, templates and gentle encouragement, are invigorating.  There's something here for everyone.  And I cannot help but think that everyone should have this book in their hands - what a fabulous Ramadan or Eid gift!" This book is a wonderful year round guide for staying balanced during, and after Ramadan."   Aqiylah C., Richmond, VA

"Ms. Yamini details step by step information regarding mind preparation, breathing, water & food selection and down to chewing thoroughly for the best digestion, and much much more. I believe anyone can enjoy this reading if they are health conscious and understand the benefits of fasting. It is a must read for every Muslim." David S., Tuskegee, AL

"Wonderful advice, great book and an easy read. We can learn to maintain good health and purification year round and there are ways to do it. Laila's writing style is refreshing and her wisdom helps guide the way." Akanke R., Grenada, West Indies

"As the title suggests, this book is a wonderful year round guide for staying balanced during and after Ramadan. The workbook is a great companion to this book." Nailah J., Sacramento, CA

"Beautifully written! Combines all the spiritual and positive affirmations to get the 'secret' out of you!!! Wonderful as a guidance not just for the month of Ramadan, but like she says. . . all year long!" 

Shahidah, A., Atlanta, GA