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Preparing Your Body for Ramadan Part 1

rt 1 Amira Ayad 18 March, 2023 {O ye who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that ye may (learn) self-restraint.} (Surah Al-Baqarah…

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How to Get Your Home Ready for Ramadan

MashaAllah, the glorious month of Ramadan is almost here! To welcome the month, there are a few things we can do to prepare the household for the month-long period of fasting….

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7 Ways to Increase Your Fear of God

Fear of Allah is a beautiful, blessed, and unique type, as it makes you flee to Him, as He says: So flee to Allah. Verily, I (Muhammad) am a plain…

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4 Lessons From the Quranic Reference to Friday Prayer (Jumu’ah)

In the last three verses (62:9-11) of the Quranic surah, or chapter, Al-Jumu’ah (Friday), the Quran mentions the obligation of the Jumu’ah Prayer (Friday Prayer). It presents several educational and…

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For 5th Consecutive Year, Chicago Church Will Host Iftar for Community

The Congregational Church of Batavia, in Chicago,, will open its doors on April 1 to welcome Muslim neighbors to a special Ramadan iftar. Held since 2017, the event started with…

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Muslim Charities to Double Donations This Ramadan

When the holy month of Ramadan arrives, rewards for acts of worship are increased and multiplied, including charity giving. Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “Ramadan is an honorable…

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Beaverton Marks First Ever Muslim Heritage Month

Amid high emotions, the city of Beaverton, Oregon, has proclaimed March 2023 as the Muslim-American Heritage Appreciation month to celebrate the Muslim community and help them feel seen and valued….

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Umm Salamah bint Abu Umayyah

The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Allah has commanded me to marry only with the women of Paradise. “Umm Salamah participated in the Ridwan pledge; therefore, she…

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The Question of Hijab: Suppression Or Liberation?

The Question of Hijab: Suppression Or Liberation? “Why do Muslim women have to cover their heads?” This question is one which is asked by Muslim and non-Muslim alike. For many…

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Reading the Signs of Allah

The first thing Almighty Allah communicated to mankind through their final messenger, Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him), were the words: Read! In the name of your Lord who has created…