We all the know the criteria for fasting: abstaining from food, liquids, smoking, and engaging in sexual relations, also refraining from sinful behavior, such as false speech (insulting, [...]
Eid is just around the corner and the children are starting to ask about plans for the day. As the end of Ramadan draws near, it can be hard to contain the children’s excitement for the [...]
With last few days of Ramadan upon us, one of the things that’s definitely on the mind of many is: Gifts! Exchanging gifts is a wonderful way of extending our love to family and friends. And [...]
What is fasting? During the holy month of Ramadan, most of the world’s 1.8 billlion Muslims will observe the fast by not eating, drinking and by trying not to commit any sin during the 30 Holy [...]
Ramadan is the only month in the entire year that I truly look forward to. It is when my soul yearns for the peace and tranquillity this month has to offer. Alhamdulillah, it is the beautiful [...]
I glance at the clock, 3 minutes to go. When I was a teenager, the few minutes before iftar (breaking fast during Ramadan) were excruciating. But now, 20 years later, I get a rush of [...]
Scenario 1 When I grew up, Ramadan meant school was out, and that is how the setup is still for those who attend Muslim Schools here in Sri Lanka. School adjourns before the month begins and [...]
I remember getting to this point last year, and feeling pretty deflated. Not because of the heat, not because of the thirst and hunger. It was because on day 20 I still didn’t feel the Ramadan [...]
A Crafty Arab found these round placemats at her local party store and brought them home to remind her daughter to say Bismillah. Here is how she made them. Bismillah is often shortened for the [...]
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Look for (the Night of Qadr).†[Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 32, Hadith 6] The last ten days of Ramadan are here. The blessed month flew by as quickly as it had entered [...]