Tag: islam
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Reflections from my Journey to Medinah in Ramadan
By Ann Marie Lambert Stock The driver pulled up in front of our hotel as the Athan (call to prayer) of Asr echoed across Medinah. My son rolled our suitcases across the sidewalk into our hotel’s opulent marble lobby. Lining the edges of the lobby were cozy plush green couches trimmed in golden brocade. The…
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Tips for Last 10 Days of Ramadan
By Nihad Gazal (MWA) Striving to seek the Night of Power during the last ten nights of Ramadan is a goal every person hopes to achieve. Nihad shares practical steps to ensure we maximize our efforts. Please aim high, ya Muslimeen (O Muslims). Let us pray. Let us stand for Qiyaams more than we can.…
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A Mother’s Advice To A Successful Taraweeh Experience with CHILDREN!
By Ayesha Desai One of my favourite aspects of Ramadan is undoubtedly Taraweeh salah (prayer). Here in the Southern hemisphere, where we’re currently experiencing winter, to see people leave the warmth and comfort of their homes, venture out into the cold, and gather in the masjids in the stillness of the night. Standing shoulder to…
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Balancing Studies During Ramadan
By Sahlah Nayyar Ramadan is the month where the doors of Jahannum (Hell-fire) are closed and the doors of Jannah (Paradise) are opened. Muslims all around the globe fast during this entire month hope of earning multiple rewards from Allah (The Most High). However, many students miss out their fasts with silly excuses such as…
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