Fasting

Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) recommended us to break the fast with fresh or dry dates. Today it is proven that Dates are rich in fiber, potassium and other nutrients. When we study the nutritional facts and the health benefits of this amazing…

Every year Muslims from all over the world and from all ethnic and economic backgrounds begin fasting from dawn to sunset every day during a most blessed month in the Islamic tradition, known as Ramadan.  But what makes Ramadan a…

Below are five short easy to memorize Ramadan prayers that I picked from the book of Adhkaar by Imam an-Nawawi. I made sure that I picked only authentic narrations (grade of Hassan and above). Below you find the Arabic, the…

The month of Ramadan is considered the most important time of the year for Muslims. If we see this holy month historically, the Holy Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammed in the month of Ramadan. The Holy Quran is a holy book for…

The month of Ramadan is considered the most important time of the year for Muslims. If we see this holy month historically, the Holy Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammed in the month of Ramadan. The Holy Quran is a holy book for…

Ramadan Health Benefits: The blessed month of Ramadan is the time for fasting, inner reflection, self-restraint, giving, piety and self-realization. We hope that these qualities will remain with us all year round. Many people observe…

Day `Ashura means different things to different muslims. To some, this is the day of fasting, dedicated to the day when Moses and the children of Israel were saved. For some, this is a sad day of crying, in which al-Shusayn ibn Ali,…

Dates Palm Health Benefits during Ramadan, Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) recommended us to break fasting during Ramadan (iftar) with dates. Research study has proven that having dates after fasting has got great benefits for our…

The period of pregnancy is certainly a very exciting time for a woman. Especially for those who have long waited for the presence of baby. However, what if in this pregnancy a woman faced the obligation to fast Ramadan. Can they…

It is not right to believe that fasting is observed only by Muslims. For centuries, the fast remained a religious rite of Christians, Jews, Confucians, Hindus, Taoists, and also adherents of Jainism. The Lord says this in the Quran:…

Ramadan is not far away and it is vital that we actively work on mentally, spiritually and physically preparing for the blessed month. Ramadan is the time of year which is associated with righteousness and high imaan, but we cannot…