The Fourth Pillar of Islam: Saum, The Islamic Fast
Azhar Goraya THE FIVE PILLARS OF ISLAM 25th October 2020 Azhar Goraya, Mexico In earlier times, the thought of fasting brought to mind images of Buddha, monks or Hindu yogis, […]
Christmas might not be cancelled after all – but why weren’t other religions spared coronavirus rules?
Boris Johnson claims he will do what he can to make the festive period seem as normal as possible, but if restrictions are relaxed they should be for all faiths […]
Ramadan is over, so what about fasting now? – An Interview with Dr. Mark Mattson, Professor of Neuroscience at Johns Hopkins University
18th June 2020 Dr Amtul Razzaq Carmichael, UK In a historic address, Hazrat Musleh Mau’ud, (ra), the second Head of the worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community encouraged Muslims to intermittently fast […]
Singaporean cooks up Eid feast for migrant workers in lockdown
May 25, 2020 – http://www.swissinfo.ch Migrant workers living in a factory-converted dormitory collect meals donated by charities for their Eid-al-Fitr celebrations amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Singapore […]
Global report: Muslims face curfews ahead of Eid amid Covid-19 crisis
Emma Graham-Harrison 15 hrs ago Muslims worldwide prepared to celebrate Eid under lockdown, with the strictest governments bringing in 24-hour curfews for the holiday – but across the world the […]
This Eid, technology will ease loneliness and bring people together online. But not for all Muslims
The last 10 days of Ramadan are special ones for Muslims in which we seek salvation and forgiveness, but they are also filled with hope for a better world Rabina […]
Eid: An Oft-Returning Festival
Eid Mubarak! It’s a greeting that echoes throughout Muslim households and mosques around the world at this time of year; though this year it may echo more so over the […]
Ramadan: German church opens doors for Muslim prayers
3 hours ago A church in Berlin has opened its doors to Muslim worshippers unable to fit into their mosque under new social distancing rules. Germany allowed religious services to […]
Muslim generosity in Ramadan is more than a feel-good story
Friday, May 22, 2020 People queue up for free food in the Bay Ridge neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, on Thursday, April 30, 2020. Various community groups including Muslims Giving […]
Ramadan: A month of compassion toward the underprivileged
Most Saudis step up their efforts in Ramadan to reach out to those needing assistance. (Shutterstock) Short Url https://arab.news/gc5s3 NOOR NUGALI May 19, 2020 Supermarkets in the Kingdom offer the […]
Milk as a Re-Hydration Fluid after Fasting during Ramadan
Mubariz Mahmood, Zartasht Sami Carmichael 20th May 2020 Allah the Exalted says in the Holy Qur’an, ‘O ye who believe! fasting is prescribed for you, as it was prescribed […]
8 reasons you should be eating dates, the fruit of Ramadan year-round
by DAILY SABAH ISTANBUL Food May 19, 2020 Coming in different shapes and colors, all dates come with great health benefits. (iStock Photo) From strengthening the nervous system to promoting […]
The Night of Destiny
Sarmad Naveed Islam ‘The Night of Destiny’ 15th May 2020 As the month of Ramadan winds down into the last ten days, it marks perhaps the most anticipated time […]
Pope Francis calls for fasting during day in Ramadan for end of COVID-19
By Emily Judd, for Al Arabiya English Pope Francis has called on “believers of all faiths” to unite next Thursday in a day of fasting and prayer to ask “God […]
Ramadan 2020: Don’t skip sahur, split iftar into 2 parts and more fasting tips
by DAILY SABAH ISTANBUL Life May 12, 2020 From avoiding caffeinated beverages to skipping dehydrating salty foods, there are some considerations you should make when it comes to fasting […]
Call to prayer ruling in Canada during Ramadan causes controversy
Call to prayer ruling in Canada causes controversy Source: Arab News By Hafsa Lodi Some municipalities are allowing mosques to broadcast the sunset adhan during Ramadan, prompting some to complain […]
Intermittent fasting: The health trend Muslims have been practicing for centuries
Source: Arab News By Deema A-Khudair Its benefits are great to us as Muslims, including feeling for those in need, and it promotes self-control and avoiding the health problems caused […]
When you’re a Muslim American mom coordinating Ramadan in Texas during coronavirus, nothing is simple
I’m in the league of mothers who are trying to balance an incredibly difficult load of work that we’d never planned on — while trying to infuse my first-generation American […]
Ramadan bazaars go digital in Southeast Asia amid pandemic
Apr 28, 2020 – An online Ramadan bazaar trader wraps “Popiah” spring rolls at his home, during the movement control order due to the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), […]
Nike trainer Nesrine Dally on fitness and fasting during Ramadan
The Muay Thai boxer has been training throughout Ramadan for years, here she shares her expert tips Rosie Fitzmaurice 3 hours ago Nesrine Dally is a Nike trainer and mother of two living in London. She made history when she became the first female to compete in a Muay Thai […]