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
Read articleAyah #3 – Nafsi, Nafsi: The One Time Your Ego Serves You Well
15 AYAAT. 15 PRODUCTIVITY POINTERS. “O ye who believe save your selves and your family from the fire of hell whose fuel is men and stones” [66:6]. Nafsi, Nafsi: The One Time Your Ego Serves You Well! ‘Assalatu khairum minan nawm‘. I snoozed the alarm and I was about to put it on snooze
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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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[Ramadan Series] 5 Productive Tips for Amazing Mums this Ramadan!
The beautiful month of Ramadan has steadily come in and many mothers out there (including myself) are finding ways to ensure we get the best of ourselves for this spiritual month. It can often be a real balancing act managing family, work, and other commitments before and during Ramadan. However if we organise ourselves efficiently
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