It’s that spiritual time of the year again.

If we reach the blessed month of Ramadan alive and healthy, we are truly blessed. The challenge at that point, insha Allah, is to make the most of this blessed month in a way that will reap us the spiritual rewards and advancement we are seeking (Quran 2:183).

If you're looking for an important Muslim African woman to talk about during Black History month, look no further than the life of Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, and the woman he described as "(my) mother after my own mother. She is the rest of my family."

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.

It’s easy to fall into pessimism and despair, which is why parents, family members, and community leaders need to step in and help kick start some optimism. Here are ten ways do that.

Here is a selection of some powerful Muslim sayings of the Prophet to help us stay positive and productive in all circumstances.