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By Maysoon KhatibI think it’s time for some Laylatul Qadr prayer 101. I asked around to get the details on how to pray during this night, and this is what I got. Laylatul Qadr is not fard (obligatory). It is more mustahab (recommended), even mu’akidah (highly recommended). Depending on which sect you follow, the way to pray…
By Maysoon KhatibThis evening is the blessed 25th night of Ramadan 1442. This means it may be the night that we all anticipate and eagerly hope that Allah allows us to see, insh’Allah — Laylatul Qadr! In regards to Laylatul Qadr, Allah (SWT) gives us the message that, “This night of decree is better than 1000 months.”…
By Maysoon KhatibLadies, we’ve been waiting all month long for the holiest point of our Ramadan journey, and that dreaded visit from our period has made its appearance. But what about the Night of Power, Laylatul Qadr, that we’ve been waiting for this whole month? The struggle is real, am I right? So you might be asking…
By sarahmohrRamadan Mubarak, everyone. At the end of a long day of fasting, with an upset stomach perhaps, and very tired, there is absolutely nothing more wonderful than a bowl of soup to start our feast during Iftar. We all know the joy of pouring some nice hot soup into a big bowl after a couple of…
By Maysoon KhatibWe’ve made it to the last ten days of Ramadan, thank God! The most holiest of nights may seem a bit anti-climactic if you’re still observing social distancing due to COVID and can’t get to the mosque. So how do we keep our ibaddah strong? In this video, our Muslim sister gives us some practical…
By MG StaffLet’s be real, people: fasting ain’t easy for the faint of heart. Scratch that. Fasting just ain’t easy. Periodt. So, whenever someone chooses to do it willingly, for the first time, we admire them for their sacrifice. Whether it’s to join their Muslim friend in solidarity for the month of Ramadan, or because they are…
By Mariam TanvirThe call to prayer starts on the alarm on your phone. Rather than ignore it, as usual, you jump and head to quickly go perform wudu before shaking out the prayer rug and doing salat. It definitely must be Ramadan! It is not unusual for people to dive more into religious practices during the holiest…
By Nada AlturkiRamadan Mubarak! I don’t know about you, but at the end of a long and tiring day of reminding myself that chips are a no-no until sunset, I want nothing more than a huge plate of comfort food. This pandemic has really impacted the way we experience Ramadan, which is a super social and family-oriented…
By Maysoon KhatibIt’s that time of year again where we are not only fasting for Ramadan, but also gearing up for Eid celebrations. Eid celebrations mean deciding on gifts for our loved ones — and ourselves. Perhaps we are also preparing for Hajj (insha’Allah). And because it’s May, we may be getting ready for tons of family…
By MG StaffThere are many taboos in the Muslim community, but as our society becomes more Millennial and Gen Z-centric, the taboos slowly become an everyday conversation. As we become more open to discussing the previously-considered-censored topics, MuslimGirl is ready to explore the topic of marijuana usage, regardless of the discussion between consumption vs. intention. Yes, it…
By MG StaffAs Ramadan is now upon us, more than a billion Muslims around the world have now completed their first few fasts of 2021. This year, like last year, is unlike any other Ramadans we have observed pre-pandemic. Pandemic aside, this month in our Islamic calendar has been made more notable because of the rewards we…
By Asiya BharadiaEach Ramadan always brings something different. And while COVID-19 was not something any of us expected or wanted, it was sort of a blessing in disguise. With last year’s COVID Ramadan, one thing that I looked forward to and loved the most was being able to spend more time with my family than I ever…
By MG StaffSo many things have changed since the pandemic hit the world, especially during Ramadan. We asked our readers what they missed the most about life during Ramadan in a pre-COVID world, and this is what they had to say. Iftars in large gatherings are truly missed @ellesbelles.17 wrote: iftar in the masjid @myreenmalik wrote: Iftar…
By Jessica DaqamssehEvery Ramadan, I start off making these big breakfasts and imagine that I’m going to keep this going throughout the entire month. Zeit and za’atar, lebneh, hummus, eggs, olives, baba ghanouj, and maybe some nabulsi cheese — basically, everything. It’s the most, right?! Although my kid finds this exciting, a few days into it and…
By Mariam TanvirRamadan, the best time of the year, is upon us again! This blessed month has come seemingly quickly after a whirlwind of a year. It seems like only yesterday it was 2020 and the beginnings of the pandemic were upon us. Last year we spent Ramadan and Eid in quarantine. Now it’s our second year…
