The Benefits of Dates (Kurma)

Rasulullah SAW said "Shuumuu tasikhuu (fasted then you will be fine). This sentence was pronounced the Prophet about 14 centuries ago. Sentences are pronounced when there is no modern equipment. But whatever the Prophet said it is definitely true because what comes out of the mouth of the Prophet is the revelation from Allah SWT.

Regarding fasting, the statement on health has also been proven. This can be seen when there are patients who will perform the surgery. They must be told to fast before carrying out the surgery. In addition, the health benefits of fasting Ramadan was very much, including:

Consume Dates (Kurma)

Beside the recommendation of religion, eat three dates at the time of breaking fast is also good for health. A date contains 31 grams of carbohydrates. So, this is one of the best food gives you energy. Dates also provide lots of fiber that your body needs, which will help digestion during Ramadan. With the additional content of potassium, magnesium and vitamin B, clearly dates are one of the healthiest fruits and suitable for Ramadan.

Health Benefits of Dates

• Constipation: Dates are often categorized as a laxative food. This is why dates are so frequently eaten by people suffering from constipation. In order to achieve the desired laxative effect of dates, you should soak them in water over night. Then, eat the soaked dates in the morning like syrup to get the most optimal results. Dates have high levels of soluble fiber, which is essential in promoting healthy bowel movements and the comfortable passage of food through the intestinal tract, which can relieve symptoms of constipation.
• Bone Health and Strength: The significant amounts of minerals found in dates make it a super food for strengthening bones and fighting off painful and debilitating diseases like osteoporosis. Dates contain selenium, manganese, copper, and magnesium, all of which are integral to healthy bone development and strength, particularly as people begin to age and their bones gradually weaken. So, eat your dates and give a boost to your bones!
• Anemia: Dates have a high mineral content, which is beneficial for many different health conditions, but their impressive levels of iron make them a perfect dietary supplement for people suffering from anemia. The high level of iron balances out the inherent lack of iron in anemic patients, increasing energy and strength, while decreasing feelings of fatigue and sluggishness.
• Allergies: One of the most interesting facets of dates is the presence of organic sulfur in them. This is not a very common element to find in foods, but it does have a worthwhile amount of health benefits, including the reduction of allergic reactions and seasonal allergies. According to a study done in 2002, organic sulfur compounds can have a positive impact on the amount of suffering people experience from SAR (Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis), which affects approximately 23 million people in the United States alone. Dates are a great way to somewhat stem the effects of those seasonal allergies through its contributions of sulfur to the diet.
• Weight Gain: Dates should be included as a  part of a healthy diet. They consist of sugar, proteins and many essential vitamins. If dates are consumed with cucumber paste, you can also keep your weight at a normal, balanced level, rather than over-slimming. One kilogram of dates contains almost 3,000 calories, and the calories in dates are sufficient to meet the daily requirements for a human body. Of course, you should not eat just dates throughout the day. If you are thin and slim and want to increase your weight, or if you are trying to build your muscles to impress some girl, or you have become weak due to a serious medical problem – you need to eat dates!
• Energy Booster: Dates are high in natural sugars like glucose, fructose, and sucrose. Therefore, they are the perfect snack for an immediate burst of energy. Many people around the world use dates for a quick afternoon snack when they are feeling lethargic or sluggish.

Sources:

https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/fruit/health-benefits-of-dates.html

http://healthylifefocus.blogspot.com/2012/07/the-benefit-of-ramadan-fasting-for_1131.html

RELATIVE CLAUSE

A relative clause, also called an adjective or adjectival clause will meet three requirements.

First, it will contain a subject and verb.
Next, it will begin with a relative pronoun [who, whom, whose, that, or which] or a relative adverb [when, where, or why].
Finally, it will function as an adjective, answering the questions What kind? How many? or Which one?
The relative clause will follow one of these two patterns:

Relative Pronoun or Adverb + Subject + Verb

Relative Pronoun as Subject + Verb

Here are some examples:

• Which Francine did not accept

Which = relative pronoun; Francine = subject; did accept = verb [not, an adverb, is not officially part of the verb].

• Where George found Amazing Spider-Man #96 in fair condition

Where = relative adverb; George = subject; found = verb.

• That dangled from the one clean bathroom towel

That = relative pronoun functioning as subject; dangled = verb.

• Who played video games until his eyes were blurry with fatigue

Who = relative pronoun functioning as subject; played = verb.

PUNCTUATE A RELATIVE CLAUSE CORRECTLY

Many people find it difficult to decide when to use a comma before a relative clause and when this is unnecessary, but the rule is really rather simple. Punctuating relative clauses can be tricky. For each sentence, you will have to decide if the relative clause is essential or nonessential and then use commas accordingly.
Essential clauses do not require commas. A relative clause is essential when you need the information it provides.
Look at this example:

The children who skateboard in the street are especially noisy in the early evening.

Children is nonspecific. To know which ones we are talking about, we must have the information in the relative clause. Thus, the relative clause is essential and requires no commas.
If, however, we eliminate children and choose more specific nouns instead, the relative clause becomes nonessential and does require commas to separate it from the rest of the sentence.
Read this revision:

Matthew and his sister Loretta, who skateboard in the street, are especially noisy in the early evening.

Note:
When a relative clause adding extra information comes between a subject and a verb, it must have commas both before and after it These commas indicate that the relative clause could be removed and the basic sentence would remain the same.

Sources:
http://www.chompchomp.com/terms/relativeclause.htm
http://rwc.hunter.cuny.edu/reading-writing/on-line/relative_clauses.html

Tugas 4 Bahasa Inggris Bisnis 2

Exercise 37: Relative Clauses (Page:138)
1. The last record that was produced by this company became a gold record.
2. Checking accounts who require a minimum balance are very common now.
3. The professor to whom you spoke yesterday is not here today.
4. John, whose grades are the highest in the school, has received a scholarship.
5. Felipe bought a camera that has three lenses.
6. Frank is the man whom we are going to nominate for the office of treasurer.
7. The doctor is with a patient whose leg was broken in an accident.
8. Jane is the woman who is going to China next year.
9. Janet wants a typewriter who self-corrects.
10. This book that I found last week contains some useful information.
11. Mr. Bryant, whose team has lost the game, looks very sad.
12. James wrote an article that indicated that he disliked the president.
13. The director of the program who graduated from Harvard University is planning to retire next year.
14. This is the book that I have been looking for all the year.
15. William, whose brother is a lawyer, wants to become a judge.

Exercise 38: Relative Clause Reduction (Page:139)
1. George is the man chosen to represent the committee at the convention.
2. All of the money accepted has already been released.
3. The papers on the table belong to Patricia.
4. The man brought to the police station confessed to the crime.
5. The girl drinking coffee is Mary Allen.
6. John's wife, a professor, has written several papers on this subject.
7. The man talking to the policeman is my uncle.
8. The book on the top shelf is the one that I need.
9. The number of students been counted is quite high.
10. Leo, Evans, a doctor, eats in this restaurant every day.

Exercise 39: Subjunctive (Page:142)
1. The teacher demanded the student to leave the room.
2. It was urgent that he called her immediately.
3. It was very important that we delayed discussion.
4. She intends to move that the committee suspends discussion on this issue.
5. The king decreed the new laws to take effect the following months.
6. I propose that you should stop this rally.
7. I advise you take the prerequisites before registering for this course.
8. His father prefers him to attend a different university.
9. The faculty stipulated the rule to be abolished.
10. She urged us to find another alternative.