Zahirah Lynn Eppard

Ramadan is a blessed month of fasting for nearly two billion Muslims across the world. Much attention is focused on fasting from dawn to sunset, increasing attention to prayers, giving in charity, and performing good deeds.

In this first week of Shaban, the month of Ramadan is on the mind. As with any important endeavor, there is a payoff in making preparations well in advance. In fact, the exercise has been likened to the efforts that are made to prepare for the arrival of a special guest.

March is Women’s History Month, and for the whole of the month, there will be a focus on both historic and contemporary “sheroes.” Islamic history has its own amazing female role models – Aisha, Khadija, Maryam, Asiya (may Allah be pleased with all of them).

Black History Month is an excellent opportunity to learn about the civil rights struggles of African-Americans. It can also be an opportunity to learn more about the early history of Islam in the United States. There are some great resources available online and in written form.

And this worldly life is not but diversion and amusement. 

And indeed, the home of the Hereafter – that is the (eterna)] life, if only they knew.

(Quran 29:64)