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Ramadan 2022: Fasting to Start April 2, Astronomically

Muslim News Staff Muslims worldwide will welcome the holy fasting month of Ramadan on Saturday, April 2, according to astronomical calculations. In North America, a statement from the Fiqh Council of North…

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Spiritually Gearing Up For Ramadan

Sumayyah Meehan The Month of Ramadan will be arriving in just a few short days. Muslims from around the globe have been awaiting its auspicious arrival for the past year….

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How Should We Communicate with Allah?

Dr. Spahic Omer 09 February, 2022 Part 1 Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is reported to have said that: The reward of deeds depends upon the intentions and every…

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

Dr. Spahic Omer 04 February, 2022 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…

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The First of the Sacred Months – Time for Peace

Idris Tawfiq Ramadan is so special for Muslims that we should avail of every opportunity to make the most of it. The companions of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used…

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Meet the Founder of the World Hijab Day

Meet the founder of this movement, Nazma Khan, who came up with the idea as a means to foster religious tolerance and understanding by inviting women (non-Hijabi Muslims/non-Muslims) to experience…

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Winds of Change: More Hijabi Women in American Ads

Carissa D. Lamkahouan, US 01 February, 2022 You may have noticed lately that Muslim women in headscarves have been popping up more and more in ads for American businesses. Recent…

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“Hijab Is Our Crown, Not a Crime”

Muslim News Staff 31 January, 2022 Women of all faiths, colors, and communities across the world are invited to wear the hijab for a day on Tuesday, February 1, to…

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Thankfulness…Why Is It So Difficult?

Dr. Kamal Badr Thankfulness or gratitude is a wonderful feeling and a remarkable emotion through which one expresses appreciation for what is given. It is actually a reflection of perceiving…

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Studies Show Fajr Prayer is Healthy

Dr. Karima Burns 21 January, 2022 “And He it is Who made the night a covering for you, and the sleep a rest, and He made the day to rise…