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In an effort to welcome Ramadhan, London’s West End was lit up with Ramadhan lights and decorated for the first time ever. Being the first time that such a display has been displayed, London’s Mayor Sadiq Khan took the chance to switch on the 30,000 sustainable lights. The good news is that the lights will […]
“O, People! A great (and) blessed month has cast its shadow upon you. It is a month which contains a night far better than one thousand months – a month Allah has made it obligatory to fast therein and made it commendable to stand up praying on its nights. If someone performs an obligatory act […]
With less than three weeks remaining till the blessed month of Ramadhan, now is the time to start preparing. Did you know that the companions of the Prophet ﷺ began preparing up to six months before Ramadhan? Fasting may be the primary objective of Ramadhan, yet there’s so much more to the month than just […]
It may be hard to believe, but Ramadhan is less than 90 days away! With time flying by faster than it used to a decade ago, it’s time to start planning now by looking at how we can better prepare for the significant month. Keep Those Optional Fasts One of the best ways to […]
Not long ago, we welcomed the new Islamic year with the commencement of Muharram. For Muslims around the world, this is a time when intentions are renewed as many contemplate their plans for the forthcoming year. As we ease our way into the first Islamic month, the day of Ashura (10th of Muharram) gives us […]
“The last time I remember feeling extremely close to God was in Ramadan.” Not only is this a common statement uttered by the vast majority of us, but it also evokes an understanding of how common acts of worship are usually forgotten about upon the completion of Ramadan. Reciting the Qur’an, standing in prayer the […]
