Ramadan Recharge

Ramadan is less than a week away, and some of are trying meal prep, others are working on a Ramadan workout plan, while some are having fun decorating our homes. Ramadan is an exciting time for Muslims; most people love attending taraweeh at the masjid during Ramadan, although it may be challenging for some, such as mothers…

My friend Bayan and I started a Ramadan Kids Club last year, and it was a huge hit at our local mosques. We wanted to make Ramadan exciting for our own kids so we collaborated with two local mosques and headed an hour-long Ramadan storytime and crafts a couple of times a day. We had…

The beautiful month of Ramadan is right around the corner, and every year, it seems I end up repeating some of the same mistakes and bad habits that I promise myself I won’t fall into come next year. Culturally, for many of us Ramadan has become a time to gather with family and friends, to…

You know how during the holidays in December, we see cute photos of people on our Facebook and Instagram wearing reindeer headbands, writing in cute holiday notebooks and drinking coffee in snowmen mugs? Luckily for us, we live during such fantastic times that we have awesome Ramadan items for us and not just for kids! Here are…

Last year, I compiled a list of cool items to decorate your home for Ramadan. It was such a big hit, that I decided to compile another list. Ramadan is less than 30 days away and one of the best things about it, in my opinion, is the spirit of the month — which includes…

Ramadan  is almost upon us. With that in mind, I’d like to address an important concern that exists within our ummah. Ramadan is a festive and very spiritual time for us. We connect with family, friends, ourselves, and above all — with God. During this amazing month, there is a group that tends to be…

According to the United Nations, 795 million people, or 1 in 9 persons, in the world do not have enough food.  One in six people face hunger in America.  Sixty six million primary school-age children attend classes hungry across the developing world.  One in nine people worldwide do not have access to safe and clean drinking…

It’s almost that time–the day Muslims around the world have been patiently waiting for, and looking forward to all month. The feeling of Eid morning is like no other. I love seeing my family and friends, wearing my fancy new Eid outfit, and finally being able to enjoy my coffee during the day! But more…

With the end of Ramadan approaching faster than you can say “Ameen,” Muslims around the world are buckling down, and trying to figure out how best to maximize these last few days of our annual holy month. But as everyone reflects on what this Ramadan has meant to them, and all the progress they’ve made…

After a month fasting and supplication, Muslims across the globe celebrate one of their only two days of celebration in the year:  The day of Eid-ul-Fitr. It is a joyous occasion, not to commemorate the end of the holy month of Ramadan, but to thank Allah for giving us the power and opportunity to please…

It’s 3:43 a.m., and I’m piling as much food into my stomach as I possibly can. I guzzle down a bottle of water as I try–almost unsuccessfully–to keep my heavy eyelids open. I contemplate making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, only to realize there’s just two minutes left before sunrise. Once the sun rises,…

Make this a month where you foster self-discipline, and carry this habit with you after Ramadan ends. Ramadan teaches us about balance and discipline.  It’s not about excess or extremes; it’s not about reading Quran all day, or sleeping all day. It’s no consolation that when you break your fast, and you try to eat everything…

Before Ramadan came, I was super hyped about how I would make this year so much better than last year.  I set goals.  I got a special planner just for Ramadan.  I cleaned house from top to bottom, and tried to automate as much of my workload as possible so I could free myself up…