Ramadan has become a bit of a routine for her. She walks in after her taraweeh prayers, slips out of her sandals and switches on the TV to catch the final taraweeh prayers in Masjid-al-Haram. She [...]
What are the most difficult things for you in life? What is that one thing you want to get rid of? What is it that you want most eagerly? It might be: Mending a relationship Attaining a tranquil [...]
Alhumdulilah this is the 2nd week of Ramadan and by now you all must have been adjusted to the Ramadan routine. As Ramadan begins we all have certain goals to attain. Some of us want to avoid [...]
This is a different kind of Ramadan for me. For the first time since I reverted to Islam, I’m not fasting. I didn’t do any preparatory fasts either. And the reason, alhamdulillah I’m [...]
I can’t believe how fast Ramadan has come again! Time is seriously flying, last Ramadan felt like it just ended yesterday! Muslims are required to fast between sunrise and sunset daily in the [...]
Who does not like to be rewarded… Especially with bonus. It brings extra happiness and joy. Well Ramadan is one such month of extra rewards, which no other month offers. And we need to reap [...]
Today being the 7th day of this beautifully blessed month of Ramadaan, I thought it appropriate to ponder on a set of verses which also number 7. These verses are recited by every Muslim numerous [...]
Cooking is a major hobby of mine. Unlike some women who despise cooking simply because they have to do it all the time, I find solace in the kitchen. There’s a rhythm and flow that I immerse [...]
Many people ask me what I do during Ramadan in regards to homeschooling my girls. I thought I would explain in a post how we change things during this blessed month. My eldest daughter is 14 and [...]
Cooking Activities for Ramadan This Ramadan, have your children prepare for iftar by helping you to cook. Keep them busy doing something useful as those last few hours seem to drag on for them. [...]