Ramadan is like a fresh start for so many of us. We asked the #MuslimGirlArmy what their Ramadan resolutions are for this year. We received some amazing responses, so of course we had to share! Check out their beautiful intentions for this Ramadan below. @pure_perseverance: To learn the Quran more and be more comfortable wearing…
Ramadan Recharge
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9 Ramadan Tips for Our Non-Muslim Friends
Ramadan officially starts today, which means Muslims begin fasting for an entire month. Allow me to share some tips for all our non-Muslim friends reading this, in case you’ve had some pressing questions that you’d like to ask a real-life actual Muslim. I call this my “Ramadan Muzzie Manual.” This is practical advice. For starters,…
How to Prepare For Our Second Ramadan in Quarantine
Observing Ramadan last year in quarantine was hectic and challenging for many of us. And with it being amidst a pandemic for the second time, many of us are feeling so lonely already — especially those of us living alone or are converts — but we’ve got you covered. Here is a list of how…
9 Female Qur’an Reciters Who Uplift Us
With Ramadan fast approaching, many of us are seeking to deepen our connection with the Qur’an. We want it to remove our sorrows, to lighten our hearts, to heal our worries, and to strengthen our bond with The Most-Merciful, the Most-Loving, The Creator of all that is seen and unseen. These female reciters offer inspiration…
Here’s How Our #MGArmy is Prepping for Our Second Ramadan In Quarantine
Ramadan Mubarak to all our #MGArmy! While celebrating Ramadan in quarantine for the second year in a row might be difficult, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still have an amazing month, inshallah! We love sharing what our MG clique is up to, and here’s what you you guys had to say: @nlaoui18: Trying to…
10 #BlackOutEid Looks We Love
A few years ago, producer and screenwriter Aamina Mohamed created the #BlackOutEid hashtag after noticing that much of the Eid content shared online rarely featured Black Muslims. Each year since then, the hashtag has gone viral as Black Muslims celebrate their faith — and their style — and Black Muslims from over the world participate….
This Is How Muslims Around the World Celebrated Quarant-EID
Eid-al-Fitr is such an amazing time of year. We all look forward to it after a month of fasting, and we usually celebrate in such joyous ways: surrounded by family and friends, feasts for days, and new clothes. There’s always an air of excitement in the days leading up to this wonderful holiday. This year…
Here’s How to Perform Eid Prayer at Home
This article was published on Muslim on 5/24/2020, and has been republished with permission of Muslim. Watch the video above, or read on below to find out how to perform your Eid prayers at home. After a month of quarantined fasting, Eid-al-Fitr is upon us! Eid-al-Fitr falls on the first of Shawwal (the tenth month of…
What Is Eid? Here’s Everything You Need To Know About The Muslim Holiday.
This article was published on Muslim on 5/24/2020, and has been republished with permission of Muslim. Whether you are Muslim or not, the celebration of Eid-al-Fitr is acknowledged around the world by many of all faiths. Eid is a time for blessings and joys throughout the Muslim community, but because it is a day of charity,…
Here’s Why It’s Okay If You’re Not Excited About Celebrating Eid
The past few months having been nothing short of scary and overwhelming. Countries around the world are under lockdown. People are forced to isolate from one another. It’s no surprise then that we, as social creatures, can begin to feel insurmountable grief as we are forced into a way of life which fundamentally goes against…
Why This Ramadan Has Been My Best Ramadan Yet
Ramadan taking place during the COVID-19 pandemic might be challenging for some, but surprisingly, it hasn’t been for me. For the first time ever, Ramadan is peaceful, quiet, and without stress. The hectic food prep, influx of guests, and food orders is nowhere to be found, replaced instead by quiet, peacefulness, serenity, and self-care time….
Watch: The Virtues of Laylat al-Qadr
“In these last 10 nights, you need to set yourself up for success,” says Shaykh Omar Suleiman. In this video, Shaykh Suleiman explains the benefits of the last 10 nights of Ramadan, and explains how the Prophet, peace be upon him, conducted himself in the last nights of Ramadan. Give this video a watch; you’ll…
5 Things to Do in the Last 10 Nights of Ramadan
In this short video that won’t even take three minutes of your time, Shaykh Abu Abdissalam explains five things you should do during these last 10 nights of Ramadan in order to seek the blessings of the “Night of Decree” or Laylatul Qadr. This single night carries with it the blessing of 1000 months, or…
This Ramadan, I Prayed for the First Time in Two Years
Author’s note: This personal essay is based on my own experiences. This is not me preaching from a soapbox. Instead, this is my attempt to muddle through some incredibly complex feelings and experiences. Perhaps along the way, I’ll be able to offer a relatable moment to anyone who may share my experiences. Three days ago,…
10 Foods to Eat at Suhoor for Energy All Day
Feeling exhausted during Ramadan? Here’s the top 10 food that you should be eating during suhoor to increase your energy levels throughout the day. And don’t forget to make sure you’re getting enough water in during suhoor to stay hydrated! Banana, almond butter, and chia seeds according to this Buzzfeed article This is good for…