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One Ummah, Many Expressions Ramadan is a holy month of fasting, prayer, and worship, which brings Muslims around the world together in devotion to Allah. Though the essential elements are the same, fasting, prayer, and charity, how they are expressed during Ramadan reflects the beautiful multicultural diversity of the Ummah.

The Mind and Soul in Harmony Ramadan is a month of spiritual elevation, self-discipline, and inner peace. While we spend this month getting closer to Allah, praying, fasting, and doing self-awareness and improvement, we also need to keep our emotional and mental health in focus. Having a balanced mind leads

The Month of Generosity and Giving Fasting is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, and believers are reminded that Ramadan should not only be observed with fasting and prayer, but that their connection with Allah is further developed by practicing charity and acts of kindness. One of the cornerstones

The Month of the Quran Ramadan is not only the month of fasting; it is also the month of the Quran, when the words of Allah became a guiding light for humanity. When the hearts of believers are softened and there’s perhaps no better time to connect with the Quran

A Night Greater Than a Thousand Months In the last ten nights of Ramadan comes one of the most sacred opportunities a believer can have, Laylat al-Qadr, the Night of Power. It is the night the Qur’an was initially revealed, a moment of divine mercy and light that changed the

A Month of Mercy, Not Negligence Ramadan is essentially a month of spirituality, a golden chance to polish our hearts, come close to Allah and seek forgiveness. It is not only related to refraining from food and drink but from sin, bad habits, and acts that reduce the benefits of

A Celebration Rooted in Worship Eid-ul-Fitr is a day of thankfulness, togetherness, and divine mercy. It is more than just a day of celebration; it is worship and the reward for believers’ actions throughout the month of Ramadan. The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: “The fasting person has two moments

Ramadan is much more than abstaining from eating and drinking. It is a month of spiritual revival, deep reflection, and strengthening our bond with Allah. It is the time when hearts soften, sins are forgiven, and the doors of Jannah are flung wide open. Given that this blessed month is

The Final Act of Ramadan As the month of Ramadan reaches its end, it presents every believer with one final chance to complete their fast and benefit their community, through the obligation of Sadqat-ul-Fitr, or Zakat al-Fitr. This special charity cannot just be an action because you want to donate

Balancing Faith and Health Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, a time of deep spiritual reflection, self-discipline, and communal unity. Muslims worldwide fast from dawn until sunset, refraining from eating and drinking during daylight hours. Although fasting is obligatory for all healthy adult Muslims, exceptions apply