The last ten days of Ramadan are unique in every Muslim’s life. Muslims believe this is the most blessed month of Ramadan when the Quran is revealed. Muslims believe that even though the Prophet Muhammad had been promised Paradise, he…
Fiqh – Alhamdulillah, the blessed month of Ramadan has arrived! We’ve created an article that outlines the basics of fasting. The article includes the following: a definition of fasting, who must fast during Ramadan, who is not required to fast,…
Taraweeh Dua: There are 20 rakats total in the Taraweeh prayer, each consisting of two rakats. The Taraweeh Prayer is not fardh, compulsory, or wajib. However, according to hadiths, it is Sunnah. Tahajud, for example, is a Nafal or optional…
Fasting Begins on Thursday in Saudi Arabia Despite There Being No Ramazan Moon – The holy fasting month will officially begin in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, March 23, as the Ramazan crescent was not seen on Tuesday evening. Al Arabiya announced. The…
Ramazan Increases Women’s Responsibility – In addition to their religious obligations, homemakers cook elaborate iftars and get up early in the morning to prepare sehri. Comparatively, working women have it better. They purchase snacks and food at the market because…
What qualities do you associate with a faithful servant of Allah when you consider them? In one of my favorite supplications, the Prophet gives us a list of characteristics of an actual worshiper of Allah. Many hadith books, including Musnad…
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan begins soon. Here’s how to say Ramadan Mubarak to someone in other languages around the globe. The holy month of Ramadan begins on Thursday, 23 March, following the announcement made by the authorities in Saudi Arabia…
Ramadan, the month of spiritual and physical repentance for Muslims, is marked by a fast from sunrise to sunset. It represents dedication, reflection, and discipline. Fasting is a way to reflect on the suffering and anguish of millions of people…
According to Business Recorder’s weekly market survey on Sunday here in Singapore, prices rose dramatically during the first 10 days of Ramazan. Fasting people were constantly complaining about the rising prices. The survey found that a five-kilogram onion costs Rs750,…
Rules of Fasting – Fasting, or Sawm, is a central pillar of Islam, observed during the holy month of Ramadan and on other occasions. It’s a time for spiritual growth, self-discipline, and empathy for those less fortunate. While the core…
What is The Celebrate Ramadan? Here are 5 Unique Traditions – Muslims welcome the holy month of Ramadan. It’s the most sacred period of the year for Islamic culture. Ramadan is celebrated worldwide as a time of prayer and fasting. Unique…
Prepare Your Household For Ramazan – Families whose incomes stagnate or have seen their salaries drastically cut by employers over the past four years will find themselves in a challenging situation, as it would be difficult to meet kitchen expenses…
Ramadan FAQs: All You Need To Know About Ramadan – Here are all the answers you may have regarding the holy month of Ramadan in Dubai. Here is a FAQ list for residents, expats, and tourists on the month Ramadan. What is Ramadan?…
To indicate and confirm the intent of the fast, the following duas (prayers), are recited both at the start and the end of the day. Fasting is done to draw closer to God. It is important to make an intention…
Ramadan, the ninth month in the Islamic calendar is observed by Muslims around the globe as a time of prayer, reflection, fasting, and devotion to God. Ramadan will begin on April 23 this year and last until May 23, 2019. It…
Traditional Dishes – It is almost time for the month-long celebration of Ramadan. Ramadan is a lunar-based Islamic festival that varies every year. Due to different interpretations of the calendar, some communities start the month earlier or later. The festival is…
Ramadan is a month-long period of prayer, abstinence, and self-reflection that begins on 12 April this year. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset. They forgo food and water until the call to Maghrib prayers at sundown. After the…
This year, the Holy Month of Ramadan is in the summer. Fasting can cause dehydration as the body is without water and food for 14 hours. Suhoor is the time to eat and drink the right foods to sustain you throughout the…