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By Amani SalahudeenFeeling 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…
By Sharin HussainThis is going to be a different — and perhaps difficult — Ramadan for everyone this year. No one could have anticipated such things would happen the way have this year, but indeed, Allah is the best of planners. Now, I don’t claim to be an expert on the subject, but I thought I would…
By manalmoazzamRamadan kareem to our brothers and sisters around the world! For the second year in a row, MuslimGirl is thrilled to be teaming up with Instagram for their #MonthOfGood campaign! Inaugurated in 2019, the #MonthOfGood movement is centered on celebrating and sharing acts of good in the global community. The idea is to harness the…
By manalmoazzamThis wonderful series, courtesy of Sheikh Ibrahim Hindy and Naseeha, a toll-free mental health hotline and digital space for young Muslims, highlights the sensitivity with which the Quran approaches mental health. We were not created as angels, but as entities with free will, and as such, we feel and emote deeply. Shouldn’t we get to…
By MG StaffWith Ramadan just a little over a month away, now is a great time to start making adjustments to our daily habits, including our eating habits, in order to transition our bodies into our Ramadan routine. In this short video from Al Arabiya, dietitian Racha Adib discusses six ways we can start preparing our bodies…
By Jessica DaqamssehThe nineteenth surah, or chapter, of the Qur’an can provide immense strength and hope to those experiencing hardships, trials of faith, or disappointments. Surah Maryam is filled with wisdom for Muslims seeking to strengthen their relationship with Allah. The following are five takeaways from this inspiring chapter to illuminate your spiritual journey toward connection and understanding. 1….
By Tanweer KhanI’ve been lucky enough to visit Hajj three times. The first time was in 2001, then in 2006, and most recently in 2018. Each visit has affected me in different ways, and has shaped the Muslim and the person I am today. Hajj is a rite of passage, and is the fifth and final pillar of Islam….
By Mariam TanvirHajj. The most important pilgrimage a Muslim can make. It can, and will, have the most impact on your life once completed. It should be something that is celebrated by friends and family once dear ones have accomplished this lifelong goal. To me, it is important that the person who has completed Hajj have daily…
By manalmoazzamAs we speak, pilgrims around the globe are probably neck-deep in preparation for Hajj 2019. For those who may not be aware, this daunting, yet eagerly anticipated fifth pillar of Islam is a time when Muslims from around the globe — who are able to, both physically and financially — descend upon the holiest cities…
By Mariam TanvirIt was a lavish dinner party that we attended with our little family. The baby was just getting to a sociable stage so naturally, he was the life of the party! Popular with all the kids and adults, being handed off from one person to another, and smiling for all the cameras; he was such…
By Amani SalahudeenWe are halfway through Ramadan already, and in order to keep the spirit of Ramadan going, I’ve compiled a list of nasheeds to listen to. A lot of these nasheeds are ones my friends and I used to listen to when we were younger, and they’re very nostalgic for us. I hope you will enjoy…
By Luna AzzureAsking for something from Allah (SWT) is incredibly important, and an opportunity to feel closer to Him. During the blessed month of Ramadan, dua’a’s are known to hold a lot more value and are much more likely to be accepted. The Prophet (SAW) has said: “The supplications of three persons are never turned away: a…
By Haddiyyah AliEvery year, I, along with millions of Muslims around the world, rejoice at the return of our old friend, Ramadan. For many of us, this month is a time of spiritual renewal, spending time with family and friends, and re-centering ourselves in our deen. Going into Ramadan this year, I was determined to prepare myself…
By vanessaelshamyWe are a week into Ramadan, and what a whirlwind it has been. No, Ramadan isn’t just about not eating or drinking during the time the sun is up. It’s also about abstaining from impurities, living as frugally as possible, performing extra prayers for ourselves and for others, etc. However, most people probably know Ramadan…
By MuslimGirlArmyWelcome, baddies, to #AllyGroupChat! Throughout the month of Ramadan, we’ll be crowdsourcing answers to the most burning questions our non-Muslim brothers and sisters have about our Holy Month, and we’ll be summarizing the best of the best right here, every Friday! So keep an eye out, because you never know what you’ll learn in Muslim…
