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By Fatimah SAs the blessed month of Ramadan comes to an end, many of us want to continue the good habits we began during the month. The desire to better yourself is an integral part of our faith and every effort of practicing good habits counts! Here are three tips for keeping up your good habits after…
By Zainab KhanThe last ten nights of Ramadan are considered the most auspicious because one of these nights marks Laylatul Qadr, the Night of Power. It was on this night that the Angel Jibreel revealed the verses of the Quran to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH.) Muslims around the world spend the night of Laylatul Qadr in worship. Although…
By Fatima ZaidiAs we enter the last ten days of Ramadan, Muslims globally are participating in acts of worship through congregation, hosting gatherings for iftar, and engaging in actions that strengthen and purify themselves spiritually. However, for a significant number of Muslims, Ramadan may appear differently. For some Muslims during Ramadan in specific areas around the world,…
By Fatimah SFor many of us, iftar is incomplete without a fried snack. From hot pakoras, tasty sambusas, spring rolls, samosas, qatayef, murtabak, jilapi (just to name a few) fried foods are hands down the most popular foods for iftar. Making them can be such a communal experience, by managing ingredient preparing, folding pastry, and frying. With…
By Fatima ZaidiRamadan – where believers are gathering together as one community for the congregation. Food and beverages of all kinds are prepared by members of the household. People are staying up into the late hours of the night to eat their only meal before sunrise. They are dedicating time to purifying their soul through lectures, recitations…
By Asiya BharadiaThe blessed month of Ramadan is finally here and Alhamdulillah, we’ve been given another opportunity to fast, worship Allah (SWT), and spend our days becoming better Muslims. One of the most important aspects of Ramadan is connecting with the Quran by understanding its message. During Ramadan, we come across people who finish the entire Quran,…
By Lily Syahirah RamlanSadly, women are still expected to take on the full responsibility of cooking elaborate meals during Iftar and prepping fulfilling Suhoor meals, all by themselves. The stereotypical gender roles in the Muslim community are most prevalent during the month of Ramadan. Why must women bear all the headaches of cooking and cleaning during Ramadan? This…
By Fatima ZaidiRamadan is fast approaching which means the preparations are underway! Many families enjoy preparing for Ramadan by prepping Iftar and Suhoor meals. Many Muslims are often confused about how to gain the most nutritional benefits during the month of Ramadan. Moreover, there’s always the dilemma of what to eat to ensure that you are energized…
By Fatimah SContent Warning: This article deals with eating disorders. An eating disorder can negatively impact an individual’s health and often hinder their ability to make the correct eating choices. People who suffer from an eating disorder experience a range of biological and sociological side effects. Hence, anyone suffering from eating disorders such as bulimia, binge eating,…
By Evette JahangiriRamadan typically comes with a list of goals we would like to achieve before the end of the month. And every year we find people who are eager to lose weight during this blessed month. They might commit to eating less during Iftar and Suhoor. While there is nothing inherently wrong with wanting to lose…
By Asiya BharadiaFor many of us, visiting the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah and seeing the Ka’bah with our own eyes is a dream. Doing Umrah is something we all dream of. The Umrah itself is a pilgrimage full of blessings and offers us a quick way to renew our Iman, strengthen our faith in Allah,…
By JUMMANAHEid al-Fitr marks the end of our holy month of Ramadan — a special occasion when we celebrate getting to the finish line with our 30-day spiritual journey of cleansing our souls from the burden we’ve been carrying all year round — and the beginning of our Eid celebrations (the Sunnah way). Having a special…
By Zainab HussainAs Ramadan comes to an end, Muslims from all over the world start to look forward to celebrating the blessing of making it till the end of Ramadan through Eid al-Fitr, a one-to-three-day Islamic holiday depending on the country’s policies. The traditions of Eid al-Fitr can differ from one Muslim to another. For example, some…
By JUMMANAHOne of the reasons why Muslim women love Ramadan is that they get to meet with their sisters in mosques during night prayers. From married women coming with their children to single young ladies, everyone enjoys seeing other Muslim women making the most of their Ramadan. But, it goes without saying that it doesn’t end…
By Jessica DaqamssehRamadan is a time of immense blessing and reward. It marks the holiest month in the Islamic calendar. For one whole month, Muslims devote themselves mind, body, and soul to purification and spiritual connection. Not only are many of us fasting during Ramadan, but we are also increasing our duas and good deeds, performing more…
