travel

These 14-plus days don't have to characterized by endless hours in front of the television or computer. They can be fun and educational if we plan activities that incorporate both. Here are 56 simple ideas people of all ages can enjoy this winter break.

Dawud Wharnsby Ali suggests making these Islamic activities simple yet consistent – by incorporating them into daily life during the summer, when free time is usually far more abundant and accessible. 

Welcoming guests is a part of our way of life as Muslims. But being a good guest is the other side of this coin. Here are some tips to keep your hosts happy and your visit virtually problem-free.

During the summer, a number of young Muslims from North America visit Muslim countries (usually the birthplace of their parents). While such visits help maintain ties with relatives, they also pose a number of challenges.

Visiting relatives should not mean spending time only at home to bond and hang out. These trips can be used to benefit you and your hosts in many other ways. Check out these 11 ideas and add yours too at the bottom with feedback.

This brief list of traveling tips when going to a conference, convention, or anywhere else aim to help you and your family have a more pleasant, problem-free travel experience. It also includes important Duas (supplications) and practices from the Sunnah relating to traveling.

Attending a Muslim conference or convention is a wonderful experience. But there are ways to enhance it beyond meeting the same friends, attending the same kinds of lectures, and doing the same things we do year after year. Here are nine ways to make even more out of the your attendance this year.