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“O you who believe, seek help through patience and prayer. Surely, Allah is with those who are patient.”

(Quran 2:153)

SUMMARY: How Muslims must get close in Ramadan to Allah.

Ramadan is a command. We are commanded by Allah, and we are commanded by the Prophet Muhammad, may Allah give him peace and blessings.

Munir first noticed it during a dhuhr prayer at work. His hands trembled slightly as he raised them for takbir, a faint dizziness washing over him like heat rising from asphalt. He brushed it off, too much coffee, not enough breakfast.

SUMMARY: Steps to prepare for getting the most we can out of Ramadan.

SUMMARY: How we can prepare for a profitable Ramadan by setting the stage from Rajab and Shaaban as part of a journey of spiritual improvement.

SUMMARY: Fasting to commemorate the day of Ashura is a meaningful and recommended ritual for Muslims in view of that day's great significance and sanctity.