Ramadan Fasting for New Muslims: A Guide to the Basics Ramadan is an exciting time for new Muslims, but can also be a bit overwhelming. We are taught by the Quran that with hardship comes ease, and God ultimately rewards us for the difficulty we experience in acts of worship. [...]
How Fasting Can Help You Overcome Instant Gratification We live in a time of instant gratification. One where we want everything immediately. Slogans are all about the immediate, “obey your thirst”, “have it your way”, and “just do it!” are statements we see and hear on a daily basis calling [...]
By: Laura El Alam New to Ramadan? Here's How to Make the Most of the Holy Month Observing Ramadan for the first time can be a daunting experience for a new Muslim. People who have never fasted before often have valid questions. How will I be able to make it [...]
By: Maheen Ahmad Celebrating Ramadan in the Classroom Every year when Ramadan rolls around, I ask my principal if I can be exempt from meetings for the next 30 days. He laughs his way out of a response, not realizing how genuine my request is. One day, I know he’ll [...]
Questions About Islamic Prayer Answered Islam teaches that Muslims should pray five times a day. Many people often have questions about the prayer and how it impacts the daily life of Muslims. In this article, we will try to answer some of the common questions about prayer. If you [...]
A Profound Spiritual Journey Explained
By: Habeeba Husain The Hajj: A Journey of Faith and Devotion The Hajj is the annual pilgrimage to Makkah which is an obligation upon every financially and physically able adult Muslim to perform at least once in a lifetime. During the Hajj, there are a number of mandatory rites and [...]
Eid al-Fitr: A Three-Day Festival of Food, Laughter, and Gifts The day of Eid is a joyful celebration in which families and friends gather to share food, laughter, gifts, and warm greetings. In Muslim-majority countries, Eid celebrations can last up to three days, and the streets and shops are bustling [...]
By: Habeeba Husain Ramadan Celebrations By the grace of God, the world has entered another blessed month of Ramadan. This special time is one of celebration, community, and closeness with the Creator. See the collection of photos below from past Ramadans to get a glimpse of how American [...]
