Time to kick the habit<\/p>\n
From Media Indonesia<\/p>\n
These days many people are becoming aware of the dangers of
\nsmoking. The problem is that it is not very easy to stop the
\nhabit. Some people wish to get rid of this bad habit but no
\neffective way has yet been found. A noted ulema in Jember has
\nbeen very successful in using the month of Ramadhan as an
\nauspicious moment to stop smoking. According the ulema, to stop
\nsmoking is a matter of limiting the chances of doing so. When we
\nhave little chance for smoking, then we will automatically stop
\nsmoking.<\/p>\n
During the month of Ramadhan, Moslems refrain from taking food
\nand drink and smoking during daylight, for about 15 hours from
\npre-dawn to sunset. If we have a four-hour sleep during the
\nnight, the remaining five hours serve as a chance for smoking.
\nThis short period of time must be used to do other activities
\nbesides smoking.<\/p>\n
The Jember ulema, having finished the meal to break the fast
\n(buka puasa), immediately performs sholat Magrib or the sunset
\nprayer, and then recites the Koran until Isya prayer time until
\nabout 8.25 p.m. After this, he does not return home but continues
\nto recite the Koran until 9.30 p.m. Returning home, he goes to
\nbed earlier in order to feel fresh the following day. By doing so
\nhe hardly has time for smoking. He continues this practice even
\nafter Ramadhan has passed. He gets rid of the habit of smoking
\ncompletely.<\/p>\n
Smokers are advised to take these steps:<\/p>\n
* If you run out of cigarettes don't haste to buy new ones.
\nPostpone the time of obtaining cigarettes gradually from 15, 30,
\n60 minutes and so on.<\/p>\n
* Find opportunities to be among non-smokers and respect them
\nby refraining from smoking.<\/p>\n
* Limit the space for smoking in your home so that you save
\nother family members from the hazardous effects of smoking.<\/p>\n
* Refrain from smoking in public places.<\/p>\n
Through strong will and determination you will be able to get
\nrid of the bad habit of smoking, and you will live a much
\nhealthier life ever after.<\/p>\n
BURHANUDDIN<\/p>\n
Jember, East Java<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/time-to-kick-the-habit-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }