Samana Siddiqui

SUMMARY: Tips for women who have to miss days of Ramadan fast to continue to participate in the worship Allah and attain His approval.

As much as Ramadan is about building individual God-consciousness (Quran 2:183), its community spirit is undeniable. The blessed month of fasting brings Muslims from virtually every strata of our community together and in contact with each other.

Muslim Students’ Associations (MSAs) are the best way to stay in touch with the Muslim community on college campuses. They have been a presence for almost 60 years, when the first MSA was established in 1963 at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

The United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

It describes elder abuse as “a single, or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action” in relationships where there is an expectation of trust, causing harm or distress.