In our latest series of articles, Arta A. takes us on her journey through the blessed month Ramadan with weekly diary entries! From sharing her reflections on this important occasion, to sharing practical tips in overcoming the challenges faced, stay tuned for her updates. With Ramadan quite literally around the corner, like everyone else I am trying to be as prepared as possible for this … Continue reading Ramadan Diary #1: To prep or not to prep
Once again, some of the most blessed nights of the year are upon us, the last ten nights of Ramadan. Among them, the greatest jewel, Laylatul Qadr, the night of power, the night the Quran was revealed, is waiting for us to reap its rewards. But after 20 days of fasting, working or studying full time, caring for our families, and trying to make the … Continue reading Seeking Laylatul Qadr – a guide for the last 10 nights of Ramadan
Ramadan, the 9th month of the Islamic (Hijri) calendar, is upon us once again. Many find it astonishing that Muslims voluntarily abstain from food & drink from sunrise until sunset every day, for the entire month. This is especially the case when Ramadan falls in a season where the days are both long and hot. Naturally, the question “why do Muslims fast in Ramadan?” is … Continue reading “Why do Muslims fast in Ramadan?”
Ramadan is known as the month when Muslims go without food and drink during daylight hours. So it is understandable that Ramadan is somehow linked to food and what we are eating, or rather not eating. But despite the annual protestations at masaajid and talks that Ramadan is not intrinsically about food, come iftar, we can unwittingly fall into making it just that. The idea … Continue reading On foodie culture
With Ramadan less than a month away, the excitement has started alhamdulilah. As Muslims prepare for one of the most important occasions in the Islamic calendar, when they will be fasting from dawn until dusk, preparations need to be made; from advanced food prep to Eid gift ideas and of course planning how we will spend the month ahead. But in this preparation, we … Continue reading Making the most of Shabaan
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