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My Non-Muslim Dad Loved Ramadan

Laura El Alam 05 April, 2025 When my dear Christian father was still alive, he loved the month of Ramadan.   At first, we wondered if it was just a…

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Would You Be Another Person After Ramadan?

Rasha Dewedar 03 April, 2025 Spiritual energy, motivation, and high ambition are crucial aspects of Ramadan for almost every Muslim. Having that strong will to get over our desires and…

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The Hand That Gives: Etiquette of Zakat and Sadaqa

Janet Kozak 28 March, 2025 The Quran and hadith offer Prophetic guidance regarding the disbursal of our charity and zakat in person, not by proxy. This enables us to better…

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This Ramadan, Let Your Family Heal with the Quran

Umm Muadh 26 March, 2025 “Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.”  ~George Bernard Shaw How many times have you promised yourself to…

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I’tikaf Through Women’s Eyes

Khadijah Stott-Andrew 20 March, 2025 With the last 10 nights of Ramadan already here, Muslim men around the world prepare for I’tikaf – a time of seclusion, prayer, and meditation in the masjid.  …

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4 Healthy Ramadan Recipes for Plant-Based Diet

Family & Life Team 18 March, 2025 If you are wondering what to start your iftar and suhoor with, we have some good ideas for you.   This is a collection of…

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Ramadan in Interfaith Families: Muslims Share Their Experiences

Umm Suhayb 13 March, 2025 I became Muslim in Ramadan. I prayed my first salah in Ramadan, and began to wear the hijab full-time from Eid ul Fitr that year.   The Ramadan before, as…

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Sharing the Joy of Ramadan with Non-Muslims

Maria Zain 13 March, 2025 With Ramadan around the corner, it should be a motivation for Muslims to break the shell of misconceptions and help shed the light on the beauty…

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9 Tips for Getting Through Your First Ramadan

Janet Kozak 24 February, 2025 Nothing beats that first sip of water or that first date when you’re breaking your fast. Fasting in the month of Ramadan is one of the five…

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Tips to Get Your Kids Ready for Ramadan

Family & Life Team 18 February, 2025 Ramadan is always a very special time for Muslims all over the globe. It’s a time for getting closer to our Creator, for…