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How can we proactively prepare ourselves for this holy month of Islam in these coming eight weeks? How can we bring ourselves to be in a state of mind and heart that is ready to receive the very many rich blessings of this sacred time?
To many, Coca Cola's decision to invest $980 million in buying a stake in leading Saudi beverage manufacturer, Aujan Industries, may simply seem as an...
Muslims are called to serve mankind. The hunger and thirst felt during the fast serves to cultivate empathy with those who are living hungry and thirsty everyday, those who are less fortunate than we are.
But, mostly, I've felt distance from the Quran -- yes, it is the Holy Book, but if I cannot understand all the words in the language its meant to be recited in then how can it truly penetrate my heart and enlighten my soul?
By Chee Chee Leung, Media Coordinator at Oxfam Australia, in Dadaab refugee camp in Kenya For most Muslims around the world, this week's Eid al-Fitr ...
It'll be a balancing act for journalists to cover the emotions of the 9/11 anniversary: without sacrificing the facts, they will also have to maintain some responsibility.
I've learned a lot about myself this Ramadan, in large part due to the opportunity I was given to write these posts. It has been an amazing experience.
For fasting to be truly universal, its benefits must extend beyond the fraternal ties of Muslims to forge a common humanity with others. Fasting is meant to impart a sense of what it means to be truly human.
Even the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, had his companions to rely on. Why then would I rely on only myself to keep on going?
Tonight was the first night I broke my fast on my own this entire month. With the subways and buses shut down in NYC, we decided to keep the Islamic Center closed for the weekend.
Islamophobia exists in much of the world today. It is an unfortunate reality, but a reality nonetheless.
Many Muslims around the world will spend Laylat al-Qadr in prayer and quiet reflection, hoping to seek the unparalleled benefit of a night when sincere worshippers are forgiven all sins and angels descend on earth.
Ihsan is to worship Allah as if you can see Him. Because you understand although you cannot see Him, that He can see you." This is to motivate us to strive to do our best no matter what the situation is and not be lax in doing so.
Us having less sometimes enables others to have more. If you've learned to live with a little bit less this Ramadan, try your best to maintain it.
In these last nights of Ramadan, if you have hurt someone, apologize to them. If someone has hurt you, try your best to forgive them for it.
We have travelled across America in the past 15 days, and we are only half way through our trip. This calls for a look back at some of our favorite moments.
