06.03.2025 05:00
What can be done to get up for Sahur?
Suhoor is not just a time for eating, but it is a blessed time filled with blessings, supplications, and worship. Allah Almighty emphasizes that there is great wisdom in Suhoor, and that it should be utilized. Our Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) also said not to miss Suhoor, as it contains great blessings.
The virtues of fasting
Suhoor is a Sunnah action.
The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) recommended eating sahur. It is said in the hadith: “Eat sahur, for there is blessing in sahur.” (Bukhari, Muslim) This act not only strengthens a person physically, but also mentally.
Light fasting during the day
A person who eats suhoor feels less burdened by the fast. Providing the body with the necessary food and fluids increases endurance throughout the day.
Preparing to pray
Waking up at dawn prepares a person for acts of worship such as prayer, supplication, and seeking forgiveness. At this time, Allah's blessings are abundant and prayers are accepted.
Physical benefits
Suhoor is also good for one's health. Eating right can prevent blood pressure, sugar levels, and other problems throughout the day.
How to wake up at dawn?
Intention
Before going to bed at night, make the intention to wake up for sahur. When making the intention, remember that it is a prayer and ask Allah for help. Preparing yourself mentally will make it easier to wake up for sahur.
Proper time management
Develop a habit of going to bed and waking up at a consistent time every day. When your body gets used to a consistent routine, it will be easier to wake up at dawn. It is also important to stick to the 8-hour sleep schedule.
Healthy eating
If you eat heavy meals in the evening, it can affect your sleep. So make it a habit to eat light and nutritious meals. You should not drink coffee or tea in excess, as they can affect your sleep.
Set a phone or clock alarm
Setting an alarm at a specific time each day can help you wake up at dawn. If one alarm doesn't help, you can set multiple alarms. Placing your phone alarm far from your bed will force you to get up to turn it off.
Warn each other
Plan to have breakfast with your family. Waking each other up can help you stick to the routine. If you live alone, you can arrange for friends or family members to call each other to wake you up.
Spiritual motivation
Appreciating the dawn and realizing its merits can motivate a person. It is beneficial to read and think more about its virtues. If you can't wake up for dawn, write down your goal and hang it in a convenient place where you can see it every day.
Properly preparing your bedroom environment
To improve sleep quality, make your bedroom quiet and comfortable. Staying away from screens before bed, reducing light, and keeping your bedroom temperature at a comfortable level can make it easier to wake up in the morning.
Recommendations for teaching children to eat breakfast
Keep them interested.
It is important to make sahur fun and enjoyable for children. Preparing special foods and having them actively participate during sahur will increase their interest.
Teach step by step
Young children should not be forced to fast completely at once. It is more effective to first teach them to fast before dawn, and then to fast for a short period of time.
Encourage
It's important to encourage children. For example, praising them for waking up early or giving them small treats can help them stick to the habit.
Create a family atmosphere
Making sahur a family prayer has a great impact on children. Sahur with parents and siblings brings children closer to this practice.
Explain the importance of prayer.
Children should be taught the importance of pre-dawn meal and fasting in a language they can understand. Telling them about Allah's blessings, rewards, and the acceptance of prayers will help them prepare spiritually.
Conclusion
Suhoor is not only a meal for the fast, but it is also important for mental and physical health. To be consistent in this practice, it is necessary to make an intention, form a habit, and work together. For each person, suhoor is an opportunity to benefit from the blessings of Allah and bring blessings to his life.
The virtues of fasting
Suhoor is a Sunnah action.
The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) recommended eating sahur. It is said in the hadith: “Eat sahur, for there is blessing in sahur.” (Bukhari, Muslim) This act not only strengthens a person physically, but also mentally.
Light fasting during the day
A person who eats suhoor feels less burdened by the fast. Providing the body with the necessary food and fluids increases endurance throughout the day.
Preparing to pray
Waking up at dawn prepares a person for acts of worship such as prayer, supplication, and seeking forgiveness. At this time, Allah's blessings are abundant and prayers are accepted.
Physical benefits
Suhoor is also good for one's health. Eating right can prevent blood pressure, sugar levels, and other problems throughout the day.
How to wake up at dawn?
Intention
Before going to bed at night, make the intention to wake up for sahur. When making the intention, remember that it is a prayer and ask Allah for help. Preparing yourself mentally will make it easier to wake up for sahur.
Proper time management
Develop a habit of going to bed and waking up at a consistent time every day. When your body gets used to a consistent routine, it will be easier to wake up at dawn. It is also important to stick to the 8-hour sleep schedule.
Healthy eating
If you eat heavy meals in the evening, it can affect your sleep. So make it a habit to eat light and nutritious meals. You should not drink coffee or tea in excess, as they can affect your sleep.
Set a phone or clock alarm
Setting an alarm at a specific time each day can help you wake up at dawn. If one alarm doesn't help, you can set multiple alarms. Placing your phone alarm far from your bed will force you to get up to turn it off.
Warn each other
Plan to have breakfast with your family. Waking each other up can help you stick to the routine. If you live alone, you can arrange for friends or family members to call each other to wake you up.
Spiritual motivation
Appreciating the dawn and realizing its merits can motivate a person. It is beneficial to read and think more about its virtues. If you can't wake up for dawn, write down your goal and hang it in a convenient place where you can see it every day.
Properly preparing your bedroom environment
To improve sleep quality, make your bedroom quiet and comfortable. Staying away from screens before bed, reducing light, and keeping your bedroom temperature at a comfortable level can make it easier to wake up in the morning.
Recommendations for teaching children to eat breakfast
Keep them interested.
It is important to make sahur fun and enjoyable for children. Preparing special foods and having them actively participate during sahur will increase their interest.
Teach step by step
Young children should not be forced to fast completely at once. It is more effective to first teach them to fast before dawn, and then to fast for a short period of time.
Encourage
It's important to encourage children. For example, praising them for waking up early or giving them small treats can help them stick to the habit.
Create a family atmosphere
Making sahur a family prayer has a great impact on children. Sahur with parents and siblings brings children closer to this practice.
Explain the importance of prayer.
Children should be taught the importance of pre-dawn meal and fasting in a language they can understand. Telling them about Allah's blessings, rewards, and the acceptance of prayers will help them prepare spiritually.
Conclusion
Suhoor is not only a meal for the fast, but it is also important for mental and physical health. To be consistent in this practice, it is necessary to make an intention, form a habit, and work together. For each person, suhoor is an opportunity to benefit from the blessings of Allah and bring blessings to his life.