user: In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: To maximize your hamster’s health and happiness, you need to give them time outside their cage. And it’s fun! Just be sure your that hamster is hand-tamed and that you play with them in a safe, enclosed area. Hamsters enjoy being cuddled, so long as you don’t squeeze too hard, and they’ll also have fun exploring you. This is a great way to bond with your hamster and teach them to trust you.  Be sure you are seated on the ground so that your hamster doesn’t hurt themself if they fall. Better yet, try lying on your back with your hamster on your chest. Make sure you are in an enclosed area so your hamster can’t escape.  Limit your time handling your hamster to 10-15 minutes, and for the first few times only 3-4 minutes. If you handle your hamster for too long, they will try to escape or bite you. These are plastic or rubber balls that you can place your hamster inside so that they can safely explore your home. They are basically a hamster wheel on the go.  Be sure to get a ball with ventilation slots. Wash the ball with soap and water after each use. Let it dry completely before re-using. Limit time in the ball to 10-15 minutes, and giver your hamster a chance to drink and eat afterwards. You can make your maze walls out of anything: glued together Popsicle sticks, cardboard, blocks, books, etc. Place some treats in the maze and watch your hamster explore. To make sure your hamster doesn’t escape, consider placing the maze inside a large cardboard box. Any secure area with no means of escape can serve as a playpen for your hamster. You can purchase a variety of toys, but your pet will also enjoy exploring household objects such as:  Paper towel or toilet paper tubes Tissue or shoe boxes Paper bags Shoes Ramps (a propped up piece of wood or cardboard) Cereal boxes A hamster can carry up to half of their body weight in their cheek pouches! Scatter grains or crumbs on the table and watch your hamster collect them. But be careful what you feed your hamster. Foods to avoid include:  Junk food: pizza, chocolate, potato chips, pickles, salted peanuts or other high salt foods Citrus fruits, dried fruits, fruit pips, or apple seeds Iceberg lettuce, parsley, or rhubarb Avocado, eggplant, onions, peppers, mushrooms, or garlic Potatoes, kidney beans or red beans Red meat
Summary: Let your hamster out of their cage to play every day. Cuddle your hamster and let them crawl on you. Get a hamster ball. Make a maze. Put your hamster in a playpen with toys. Watch your hamster gather food.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Performing Istikhara is appropriate whenever you have to make a non-obligatory decision. It’s a powerful prayer of guidance for whenever you are unsure about a decision. Examples could include:  Choosing a university or graduate school. Deciding whether to take a job offer. Choosing a spouse. It’s always best to recite two rak’ah before asking for guidance. It’s advised to incorporate Istikhara into your morning prayer (Salat al-Fajr) or after Salat al-Lail. Salat al-Lail is a voluntary late night prayer. It does not have a mandated number of rak’ah, but if it you perform it, it must be after the obligatory Isha, or night prayer. When you recite Salat-al-Istikhara, you should also seek advice from those you believe are wise and knowledgeable. Avoid thinking that your answers will simply come to you in dreams or visions. For example, suppose you are deciding whether to take a new job. You should consult a knowledgeable elder, like a relative or mentor. Ask them, “Will you help me understand how this new job might affect my life and my faith? Do you think this is a good decision?”
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assistant: Pray the Istikhara when you need to make a decision. Perform Istikhara after Salat al-Fajr or Salat al-Lail. Seek advice from knowledgeable people when praying for guidance.