How to Fast for Ramadan in the Arctic, Where the Sun Doesn’t Set
Epigraph: It is made lawful for you to go in unto your wives on the night of the fast. … And eat and drink until the white thread becomes distinct to […]
Use astronomy to determine start of Ramadan: scholars
Source: Gulf News Astronomical calculations have determined accurately when it starts every year since 1993 UAE: Islamic scholars and astrophysicists in the UAE believe the Muslim world should rely on […]
Istanbul’s Ramadan rituals
MIRAÇ GEYIK ISTANBUL Eyüp Sultan Mosque hosts various events during every Ramadan. Ramadan, the month that Muslims around the world have been looking forward to almost a year, has finally […]
Fasting with soul and spirit
İBRAHIM KALIN@ikalin1 People arriving at the Sultanahmet Mosque in Istanbul for Friday prayers before the Muslim holy month of Ramadan starts, May 26. As we begin the month of Ramadan, let’s hope and pray that our fasting and prayers reach the depths of our souls and spirits Today is the […]
In Southern India, The Spirit Of Ramadan Is Served In A Bowl Of Porridge
Source: NPR BY FEHMIDA ZAKEER Young Indian children sit with bowls of porridge (nombu kanji) as they prepare to break the fast with the Iftar meal during the Islamic month of Ramadan at The Wallajah Big Mosque in Chennai last July. Arun Sankar/AFP/Getty Images As I hurry home battling the […]
Young Muslims From Across the World on the Challenges and Joys of Ramadan
Source: Time BY Ryan Kilpatrick The holy month of Ramadan begins on Saturday for about 1.6 billion Muslims around the world. During the 30 days, Muslims will fast from dawn until dusk — abstaining from food, drink and acts or thoughts considered immoral. The month is also a time for Muslims […]
Is Ramadan different for American Muslims?
Source: Huffington Post Ramadan Mubarak! Insha’Allah, the first fast day of Ramadan will begin on Saturday, May 27, 2017 in the United States, Canada and the Americas. Is Ramadan different […]
How Your Solidarity Means The World To Refugees
Source: Huffington Post BY Hani Almadhoun, Contributor In a few days we will be ringing in Ramadan, when millions around the globe will fast with the hope of purifying their hearts […]
Ramadan At Trump’s White House Is The Invite No Muslim Wants
Source: BuzzFeed News BY Hannah Allam BuzzFeed News Reporter Pool / Getty Images President Barack Obama during the 2015 iftar dinner celebrating the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Muslims don’t know […]
Friday Sermon: Blessed month of Ramadan
Sermon Delivered by Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad at Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. Video Audio Summary Text Formats Print / NOTE: Alislam Team takes full responsibility for any errors or miscommunication in this Synopsis of the Friday Sermon Huzur cited verse 187 of Surah Al Baqarah, the translation reads, […]
Ramadan: Factors in the sighting of New Moon
The Islamic Calendar is based upon the moon or it’s called a lunar Calendar. The criterion for beginning each month is based upon the sighing of the New Crescent. The New Crescent appears after the birth of the New Moon. The New Moon or the conjunction occurs when the moon’s […]
Prayers at the beginning and opening of the fast
Prayer on beginning the fast wa bisaumi ghadin nawaito min shahri ramadhan I intend to fast in the morning of the month of Ramadhan. میں ماہ رمضان میں صبح کے وقت روزہ رکھنے کی نیت کرتا (کرتی) ہوں۔ Prayer on ending the fast Allah-umma innee laka sumtu wa bika ‘aa-mantu […]
Ramadan and Fasting
Click on the below links for a lot of information about Fasting during Ramadan! Laylatul Qadr – the Night of Destiny Summary of Friday Sermon, August 27th, 2010 A comprehensive discourse on various prayers at the last day of Ramadhan Summary of Friday Sermon, September 10th, 2010 Blessed month of […]
Ramadan 2017: All you need to know (from Dubai)
It’s Ramadan again and here’s our guide to everything you should know about this month Image Credit: Istock Published: May 17, 2017 Dona Cherian, Guides Writer The first day of Ramadan this year is likely to be on Saturday, May 27 as predicted by astronomers based in Kuwait and Bahrain […]
Fasting
Fasting is another form of worship found universally in the world religions. Although there are vast differences regarding the mode of fasting and the conditions applied to it, the central idea of fasting is present everywhere. Where it is not mentioned clearly, it is likely that it may have either […]
Healthy Ramadan
Fasting and your health Fasting during the month of Ramadan can be good for your health if it’s done correctly. Ramadan health FAQs Your health questions about fasting during the holy month of Ramadan are answered here. Paan, bidi and shisha Paan, bidi and shisha all have health risks. […]
100 Ramadan Tips and Suggestions
100 Ramadan Tips and Suggestions Posted: May 22, 2016 in Qur’an and Sunnah, Unity Tags: 100 Ramadan Tips, Allah, fasting, fasting 2015, fasting in Islam, Fasting in Ramadan,Islam, Islam and Fasting, Islamic reminders, Islamic Rminders, Laylat al-Qadr, Muslim,Muslims and Fasting, preparing for Ramadan, Qur’an, Ramadan, Ramadan 2016, Ramadan Guidance, Ramadan preparation, […]
The Food of Ramadan: When and What to Eat
Sheela Prakash May 31, 2016 Ramadan (in Arabic: رمضان, Ramadān) is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. During the whole month, observers of Islam fast from sunrise to sunset. During the fast, no food or drink is consumed, and thoughts must be kept pure. Followers of Islam believe that […]
THE UNIQUE TRENDS BEING EMBRACED DURING RAMADAN 2017
Source: World Religion News BY ALISON LESLEY Ramadan is celebrated during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and Muslims worldwide fast (Sawm) as a way of celebrating the receiving […]
Germany exempts Islamic markets from taxes during Ramazan
Source: Daily Time BERLIN: Owners of Islamic markets and restaurants will be exempted from paying taxes during the month of Ramazan, a decision signed by German Chancellor Angela Merkel to provide food at lower prices for Muslims. More: