As the days of Ramadan leave us, we get a feeling of emptiness. Many of us may have achieved a great deal this month whilst others may have been disappointed in how they spent their blessed Ramadan days. The passing of Ramadan so quickly usually leaves the hearts of Muslims around the world saddened. But,
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One Amazing Ummah: the Best of the ProductiveMuslim Ramadan Challenge 2015
From the 1st to the 15th of Ramadan, we gave you the chance to share inspiring stories of how you’re staying productive in Ramadan. What came in though, is what we did not expect. We were amazed at how incredibly productive our ummah is being all over the world and are truly honored to feature your stories! Here
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7 Tips to Maximize the Impact of Your Zakat
Zakat is an obligation, a pillar of Islam, and an effective system of providing spiritual, social and economic benefits within a community. But when we pay zakat, do we feel the true extent of its power? Do we relate to it in the same way that we relate to prayer, fasting and hajj? Arguably, when
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The Ultimate Eid Event Planner: Have a Blast on Eid!
“How the year has flown!” my mother remarks. “In just a few weeks, Ramadan is starting.” I smile up at her over the rim of my tea cup. “You know, I have done all my samosas and pies already, now just a few more savories and we are ready, In sha Allah.” “But Ma”, I
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Don’t Stop Being Kind: The Small Things Are Greater than You Think
“You’ve become a doormat, Lilly! You let people walk all over you, drain you and use you! And because you have the memory of a tiny goldfish, you never know when enough is really ENOUGH! Think of yourself and stop being such a pushover!”
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6 Tips to Worship More Consciously This Ramadan
One Tuesday, a couple of weeks ago, I was so busy at work: finishing off documents, printing, copying, filing, racing against the clock to get as much work done in the minutes and hours I had. Only on my way home, as the sun went down and the sky darkened, did I realize that I
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