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"O Mankind, We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female and made you into nations and tribes, that you may know each other. Verily the most honored of you in the sight of God is he who is the most righteous of you" (Quran 49:13).

It's important to decide how we're going to make the most of the blessed month before we're in the thick of it. Here are a couple of things to do in ramadan not only on an individual and family level but for the community as well.

Social issues and concerns must be elevated to higher priority on the agenda of Muslims in North America, especially as the community grows and Islam is receiving more recognition in North America, says Dr. Aneesah Nadir of the Islamic Social Services Association. 

Masjids are the springboards for spiritualiity and community activism. Here are a couple of things we recommend Masijds can and should aim for this year.

It is imperative that the Muslim community in the United States actively and methodically engage in critical dialogue and education concerning Shia-Sunni Dialogue to Save Lives.

Shia-Sunni violence has been on the rise in the last few years, particularly in Iraq and Pakistan. Every month, it seems, scores of Shias and Sunnis are killed in a vicious tit-for-tat between extremists on both sides. Many of the victims are killed as they pray or are in mosques.

We often complain when others engage in less than stellar behavior at Muslim confereces and conventions. However, we find it difficult to deal with so most of the time, we completely ignore it. This short guide offers ways we can effectively nip misbehavior in the bud respectfully but firmly.