fasting

Just like we make preparations well in advance when a favorite guest is coming, we, as mothers, have to prepare in advance for Ramadan, so that we don’t waste time during the precious month.

Fasting is a special act of worship which is only between humans and God since no one else knows for sure if this person is actually fasting. It has both spiritual and medical benfits.

If you feel your boss or supervisor is someone who will understand your situation, write an early leave request letter for Ramadan to your supervisor and consider it sending before Ramadan begins, to avoid any inconvenience.

This article is not about the glory of Islamic Medicine made under the light if Quran and Sunnah, of past 1000 years which produced great physicians like al Razi and Ibn Sina. This article is also not about virtues of honey, the center point of discussion in most of the articles written these days on Islamic Medicine.

What is RAMDAN ? Here is a short list of trends and practices that are counterproductive to the essence and  purpose of fasting. You have the whole month to cleanse yourself from them.

The month of Dhul Hijjah is a blessed month, but its first 10 days are particularly special, a time filled with rewards, blessings and significance. Here are three things Muslims are strongly encouraged to do during the first 10 days of Dhul al-Hijjah.

For some youth, Ramadan isn’t that familiar. They might hear about it now and then from the news or from books, but since their homes aren’t as observant of the special month, they too remain unaware. Don’t assume that just because someone is not fully practicing, that they are doing it on purpose.