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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

A Night Hidden in Plain Sight With the end of Ramadan approaching and the anticipation of sighting the Shawwal crescent moon, joy for Eid starts to build. But in that hopefulness, many forget about a night of immense reward. Lailatul Jaiza, the Night of Reward. Unlike Laylat al-Qadr, whose nature

A Meal That Unites Hearts In a world that is becoming more and more individualized, Ramadan comes as a divine pause, a reminder to get back together with all the softness and compassion and shared blessings that come from it. Amongst the most beloved and enriching aspects of this sacred

Planting Seeds of Faith Early Ramadan is a month of spirituality, worship, and taqwa of Allah. Though fasting in particular and long prayers may prove to be tough for younger children, the importance and beauty of the month can still engage them at some level. If guided with love and

A Sacred Seclusion for the Heart and Soul In the last 10 nights of Ramadan, the heart of a believer longs to isolate itself within silence and the presence of God. One of the most spiritually immersive practices at this time is I’tikaf, a voluntary retreat to the mosque purely

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.

Prophet Shu‘aib, may Allah be pleased with him, was one of the noble messengers of Allah sent to straighten out his people the people of Madyan (Midian). He is discussed at length in the Quran as a prophet who advocated for justice, economic integrity, and monotheism. His people, personally, got

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