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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.

The person of Jesus or Isa in Arabic (peace be upon him) is of great significance in both Islam and Christianity. However, there are differences in terms of beliefs about the nature and life occurrences of this noble Messenger. We will be analyzing Muslim vs Christian.

Pope John Paul II never seemed to feel threatened by Islam. Indeed the Pope's frequent references to metaphysical parallels between the two faiths, were backed by a confidence in the ethical values Catholics and Muslims share. 

A speech by Debra Dirks given in Salt Lake City, Utah, on March 1, 2003 to a group of women converts to Islam and their non Muslim mothers.

A Muslim's poem about parents' love and dedication to their children 

A Muslim's poem about her frustration with Muslim family members who speak against her wearing Hijab by choice. 

To understand the contemporary world, we all need to know something about Islam-beyond the inane contribution of the Attorney General cited above. So I have prepared this little primer on Islam for Americans.