remembrance

The last night and day of fasting is a special day of Dua, considering that the Prophet has said that Allah makes decisions about our forgiveness that day. So here are some suggested Duas.

Ramadan is characterized not just by its obligation on every Muslim to keep away from certain things which are allowed in other months, but also by the weight of blessings attached to every good deed performed in this month.

A unique idea to help kids think about God in a practical way in their daily lives. This prayer station idea will help reinforce the practice of connecting with Allah and relying on Him on daily basis.

So what is Zikr? Sounds like a cool word. Zikr, looks pretty neat in Arabic script.Here are some  specific things we can say to remember Allah.

A poem about the need for remembrance of God and how this is as necessary as food for humans.

"The likeness of the one who remembers his Lord and the one who does not remember Him is like that of a living to a dead person" (Bukhari). How much do we really remember Allah? As a Challenge to Yourself, keep a journal of how much you do for the sake of Allah. 

Zikr is the Arabic term for remembrance of Allah, the Most Merciful. It is not restricted to the prayer and worship that we do on our prayer rugs five times a day; it is much more than that.