We want to catch Laylatul Qadr with as many good deeds as possible. So here are 4 charities and Zakat organizations to donate to.
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5 Must-Know Duas To Recite on Laylatul Qadr
By Asiya BharadiaLaylatul Qadr, or the Night of Power, is a night that has been said to be better than a thousand months. Here are 5 duas to know.
3 Ways You Can Keep Up Good Habits After Ramadan
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…
4 Signs That It Might Be Laylatul Qadr
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…
4 Charitable Organizations You Can Donate to During Ramadan
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,…
Fried Foods During Iftar Are a Match Made in Heaven
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…
Ramadan May Have Looked Like This During the Time of the Prophet (PBUH)
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…
Here Is How You Can Connect With the Quran During Ramadan
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,…
The Muslim Man’s Guide on How To Be Helpful During Ramadan
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…
8 Easy Ramadan Recipes For Iftar And Suhoor
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…
How to Deal With Ramadan When You Have an Eating Disorder
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,…
Please Don’t Make This Ramadan About Losing Weight
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…
9 Things To Do Before Embarking on Your First Umrah
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,…
10 Sunnahs You Don’t Want to Miss This Eid
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…
These 3 Muslims Share Their Eid al-Fitr Traditions
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…