Question:

　　How can I increase my weight during Ramadan, or at least maintain the same weight, because I am very skinny?

　　Answer:

　　Assalaamu ‘Alaykum dear sister Maha.

　　I hope that you are not skinny due to a physical problem, like being diabetic for example. This does not seem to be the case from the way you stated your question.

　　Therefore, I advise you to consume more of the types of food that result in an increase in one’s weight. Make sure that your meals include more calories than your body needs.

　　Your food must include more of the following:

• Nuts
• Dried fig
• Dates
• Sesame
• Fenugreek
• Anise
• Honey
• Bananas
• Fresh fruit juice
• Full fat milk
• Rice
• Wheat
• Barley
• Oats
• French fries
• Carbohydrates