By Laura El Alam 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 through each day without food or water? What can I do [...]
By Maheen Ahmad 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 come around, but until [...]
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 with decorations, excitement, and holiday cheer. But what about [...]
Habeeba Husain 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 Muslims celebrate this [...]
Habeeba Husain Another blessed month of Ramadan is upon the world, by the grace of God. While the days are famous for the fasts in which Muslims abstain from food, drink (yes, even water), and intimate relations, the nights are dedicated to worship. While the current pandemic has [...]
Q: What is Ramadan? A: Ramadan is the name of the ninth Islamic lunar month. It is the month God ordered the Muslims to fast since it was the month He revealed the Quran (the Muslims' holy scripture) to Muhammad (the final Prophet of God). Muslims abstain from eating, drinking [...]
Habeeba Husain We are more than a week into the month of Ramadan, so it is quite likely you heard about it from your Muslim friends, coworkers, or social media personalities online and in person. People seem to fill pity toward Muslims when they are fasting from dawn [...]
Taha Ghayyur & Taha Ghaznavi “Fasting in Ramadan develops in a person the real spirit of social belonging, of unity and brotherhood, and of equality before God. This spirit is the natural product of the fact that when people fast they feel that they are joining the whole Muslim society [...]
Habeeba Husain The month of Ramadan is again upon the Muslim community all around the world by the grace of God. This month is a special time of the year Muslims look forward to, and there are many questions I think will naturally arise among those who do [...]
