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Djiroun, Maher Lead Latest List of Names Confirmed for BRAVE C 51 SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2021 10 SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2021 11 Two-time champion Djiroun, Maher lead latest list of Djokovic eases into Belgrade names confirmed for BRAVE C 51 semi-finals The fasting of Ramadan: A time Vladislav Novitskiy, Almanbet Abdyvasy Uulu among the names announced for the event in Belarus Novak Djokovic for thought, action, and change! AFP | London orld number one No- Islamicity valuable time to think about Consciousness of Life & Death Wvak Djokovic stayed our lives, on individual basis, It makes us realize the re - on course for a third Bel- hat is fasting?” is a luxury and is desperately ality of life and death. Fasting grade title with a comforta- “How does the needed! makes us realize how depend- ble 6-1, 6-3 quarter-final win fasting of Mus- ent our lives are on things that over compatriot Miomir Ke- “W Develop Compassion cmanovic. lims in Ramadan differ from the we often take for granted, such fasting of other faiths?” “Why Fasting inculcates in us pa- as food and water. It makes us Djokovic, the 2009 and tience, unselfishness, and grat- should one ‘torture’ one’s body think about our dependence on 2011 champion at the event itude. When we fast we feel the which is played at a venue in the first place?” “What do we pains of deprivation and hun- God and God’s mercy and jus- really gain from fasting in the tice. Moreover, it reminds us which carries his name, will ger, and learn how to endure it he captured his biggest career win in Novitskiy, and Kyrgyzstani Bantam - face either Russia’s Aslan end?”...These are a few questions patiently. The meaning of this of the life after death, which that a number of non-Muslim itself has a great impact on Djiroun made waves last the main event of BRAVE CF 48: Arabian weight Almanbet Abdyvasy Uulu. Karatsev or Gianluca Mager powerful experience in a social Night. The French-Algerian Lightweight They follow the announcements from of Italy for a place in the friends and colleagues often ask, and humanitarian context is that our character and our world- • BETTER month as he captured his beat Abdul-Rakhman Makhazhiev and last Thursday, which included former final. usually out of fascination with we are much quicker than any- view. biggest career win in the will now look to continue his rise through BRAVE CF Lightweight world champion In their first meeting, this spiritually-uplifting practice body else in sympathizing with Connection to the Quran of Islamic faith, and at times the oppressed and needy around main event of BRAVE CF 48 the ranks at 155lbs. His opponent is set to KNOW Lucas Mineiro, German phenom Marcel Djokovic broke his 21-year- out of pity and sympathy, think- the world, and responding to Ramadan is a blessed month be announced shortly. Grabinski, Russian sensation Roman old opponent’s first service ing, why should anyone suffer their needs. “It is the month to for a special reason: It is actu- TDT | Manama Also confirmed for BRAVE CF 51: The Bogatov, and local talents Vadim Rolich, game and repeated the feat from hunger and thirst like visit the poor, the sick, and the ally the month in which God Future Is Here, Denis Maher is final - and Vadim Kutsyi. for a 5-1 lead in the opener. Muslims? needy to share their sorrows. first revealed His final message ly making his promotional debut and Belarus will become the 22nd On June 4th, Belarus will become the His only blip was when It is the month where the food, and guidance for mankind to wo huge additions have been will have the opportunity to debut at nation to welcome a BRAVE 22nd nation to welcome a BRAVE Combat he was broken as he served 12 reasons to fast sustenance and the earnings of a our beloved Prophet Muham- made to what promises to be a home. The undefeated Belarussian Combat Federation event, as Federation event, as the fastest-grow- for the match at 5-2 in the believing Muslim increases and stacked card for BRAVE Combat was signed in the second semester ing organization in the world continues second set. Develop Character mad. This message has been T the fastest-growing organiza- they are blessed,” says the Final Federation’s debut in Belarus. Set for of 2020 but circumstances have kept to break new ground and continues to However, it was a brief perfectly preserved both orally tion in the world continues to Fasting is an institution for Prophet of God, Muhammad. and textually in the form of a June 4th in association with Rukh Sports him out of the BRAVE CF Arena un- bring international mixed martial arts respite for world number Worshippers perform the evening Tarawih prayer during the fasting month of Ramadan around the Kaaba in the Grand break new ground and con- the improvement of moral and Develop Adaptability Book, called the Qur’an (The Management, BRAVE CF 51: The Future til the perfect opportunity presented to territories across the world. Tune 47 Kecmanovic who handed spiritual character of human Mosque complex in the holy city of Mecca Reading/Recital). Therefore, Is Here will feature the return of Ylies itself. tinues to bring international in to BRAVE CF’s social media profiles back the break in the next being. The purpose of the fast Fasting in Ramadan enables Fasting elevates the human leisure activities, which spares food intake during the day al- Muslims try to do an intense Djiroun as well as the much-anticipated Aside from Djiroun and Maher, other mixed martial arts to territo- (@bravemmaf ) to stay updated on game allow-ing the top seed is to help develop self-restraint, us to master the art of mature spirit and increases our aware- them more time and energy to lows the body to concentrate on study of the Quran in this month debut of Denis Maher. notable names have also been confirmed, ries across the world the latest announcements for BRAVE to complete a 75-minute self-purification, God-con- adaptability and Time-Manage- ness of God. It strengthens our be spent on more productive getting rid of harmful dietary especially, and evaluate their Djiroun made waves last month as such as Belarussian standout Vladislav CF 51. win. sciousness, compassion, the ment. We can easily understand will-power as we learn to rise activities such as academics, in- toxins accumulated as natural lives according to the stand - spirit of caring and sharing, the this point when we realize that above our lower desires. The tense study of Islam, voluntary by-products of food digestion ards and guidance contained love of humanity and the love fasting makes people change the institution of fasting is both prayers, social and humanitarian throughout the year. in it. of God. Fasting is a universal entire course of their daily life. unique and a shared experience causes, and a quality time with Moral Training A time to Celebrate Man City’s De Spurs’ Kane faces race to prove custom and is advocated by all When they make the change, in human history. From the very the family, to name a few. It is Karunaratne keeps Sri Lanka in the the religions of the world, with they naturally adapt themselves beginning of time, humans have a reminder of our duty to God, The month of Ramadan pro- After the month of Ramadan Bruyne fit for fitness for League Cup final more restrictions in some than to a new system and schedule, struggled to master their phys- our purpose and higher values vides us with a sort of “Boot is over, Muslims celebrate one of in others. The Islamic Fast, as and move along to satisfy the ical and psychological selves: in life, as God Himself describes camp.” It is a month of intense the two most important holidays runs after Bangladesh make 541 League Cup final, AFP | London more of an idea tomorrow to opposed to mere starvation or rules. This, in the long run, de- their bodies and their emotions. the purpose of fasting as follows, moral training. Since we know in the Islamic year: EID-UL- AFP | Colombo PSG clash see if we can get him back on self-denial, is an act of worship velops in them a wise sense of Hunger is one the most powerful “O you who Believe! Fasting has that Fasting is a special duty pre- FITR, or the Festival of the Fast ottenham striker Harry the pitch,” said Mason, who re- and obedience to God, thanks- adaptability and self-created urges that we experience. Many, been prescribed for you as it scribed by God, we learn that any Breaking. It is a day to thank TKane is in a race against placed the sacked Jose Mour- giving, forgiveness, spiritual power to overcome the unpre- through over- or under-eating or was prescribed for those before sins may spoil our record of fast- God for the blessing and train- ri Lanka captain Dimuth time to be fit for the League inho on Monday. training, and self-examination. dictable hardships of life! consumption of unhealthy foods, you, so that you may develop ing with God, so we go through ing that He provides us with SKarunaratne led his side’s Cup final against Manchester “It’s a case of taking it hour bid to match Bangladesh’s City after he missed training by hour now. So the days are Self Reflection Cultivates Love abuse this urge. consciousness of God” (Quran great lengths making sure we throughout the month of Rama- 2:183).
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