I have a distinct memory of my husband and I holding hands as we drive to Tarawih prayers. He is wearing a crisp white thobe and, as we drive along the freeway, a cool breeze drifts in through the windows. He recites Qur’an along the way, a soft recitation just audible above the humming sounds
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[Ramadan Interview Series] How to Be Productive With Your Family During Ramadan
Shaykh Abdul Nasir Jangda is the founder and director of Qalam Institute. He was born and raised in the Dallas area. He is a founding member and chairman of Mansfield Islamic Center. Sh. Abdul Nasir is also an instructor with Bayyinah Institute, where his class “Meaningful Prayer” has traveled the country. His latest projects include
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[Ramadan Series] 5 Steps To Go Green This Ramadan
Ramadan presents the perfect opportunity to recharge our spiritual batteries for the year. It is a time to seek forgiveness for our misgivings and to reflect upon the signs of creation from Allah , which includes those present around us in the natural environment. As Muslims, we have a duty as stewards (khalifa) over this
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[Ramadan Series] How to Survive a 16-Hour Fast
With our iman reinvigorated, many of us begin Ramadan with ambitious goals. It is not a bad idea to have big goals, but accomplishing numerous tasks whilst fasting for a long day requires some pre-planning. As the month progresses we tend to lose the vigor with which we started. This could be due to a
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[Ramadan Series] Fasting Amongst Those Who Do Not Fast
This article aims to provide some tips especially for those of our brothers and sisters who fast while living and working in non-Muslim countries or with non-Muslim friends and colleagues, with regard to coping with such surroundings and giving dawah. Many of these tips are applicable for when you fast outside of Ramadan as well.
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[Ramadan Series] Ramadan Dining Etiquettes (Part 2)
Part 2 In the last part of this article series, we looked at the important etiquettes often forgotten at the table when attending or hosting an iftaar party during ramadan, below are tips for both the host and guests to consider: Rules for Guests: • Well ahead of the party, notify the host of
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