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Anticipating Ramadan in London: Ramadan Fasting in Britain Versus Other Non-Muslim Countries

By: Fiza Asar

Aromatherapy in Islam: The Use of Perfumed Oils and Incense to Enhance Well-Being

By: Amina Cisse Muhammad

How to Make Ramadan Fun for Children: Little Activities to Teach Children About Ramadan

By: Fiza Asar

The Last Ten Days of Ramadan: Remembering God at the End of the Muslim Observance

By: Khalil Green

I'tikaf or Seclusion in the Mosque: Learn How to Perform this Sunnah of the Prophet

By: Barbara Trejo

Benefits of Fasting in Ramadan: Cleanse Your Body, Mind and Soul Through Abstinence

By: Rukhsana Badar

Preparing Children for Ramadan Fasting: How to Prepare a Child to Fast During This Muslim Observance

By: Fiza Asar

Seeking Forgiveness While Fasting: The Second Ten Days of Ramadan

By: Khalil Green

Making the Most Out of Ramadan: It is Never too Late - Start Working on Ramadan Today

By: Fiza Asar

Tips for Surviving Ramadan in College: Fasting Can Be Easy for Muslims Living In a Non-Muslim Country

By: Fiza Asar

Preparing for the Fasting During Ramadan: Tips and Suggestions on How to Benefit From Holy Month of Fasting

By: Fiza Asar

Ramadan August 2009: Honoring the Final Revelation To Humanity

By: Khalil Green

Staying Fit During Ramadan: Exercising in the Muslim Month of Fasting

By: Khalil Green

Tips on Preparing for Ramadan: Maximizing the Benefits and Overcoming the Challenges of Shaban

By: Amina Cisse Muhammad

Muslims Prepare for Month of Fasting: Why Ramadan Is So Special

By: Amina Cisse Muhammad

Ablution - Cleansing of the Body and Spirit: Islamic Purification Rituals Before Performing Prayer

By: Krisheena Irwin

Reflections During Father's Day: A Chance to Reflect on Family Unity in the Islamic Tradition

By: Khalil Green

The Practice of Veiling: A Look at the History of the Hijab in Islam

By: Michelle MacNeill

Sadaqa - Voluntary Charity in Islam: Charitible Acts, Acts of Kindness and Almsgiving

By: Feature Writer Christine Benlafquih

Zakat - Obligatory Charity in Islam: The Alms Tax for Muslims

By: Feature Writer Christine Benlafquih

Al-Hijamah - Cupping and Bloodletting in Islam: Holistic Benefits of Cupping Therapy and Phlebotomy

By: Feature Writer Christine Benlafquih

Mother's Day & Father's Day - An Islamic View: Honoring Parents Is a Daily Obligation in Islam

By: Feature Writer Christine Benlafquih

Day of Ashura: Ashura in Sunni Islam: The 10th of Muharram According to Sunnah

By: Feature Writer Christine Benlafquih

Observance of Eid Al-Adha: Feast of the Sacrifice: Symbolisms, Practices and Rules

By: Lamyaa Hashim

The Background of Hajj: The Significance of Mecca as the Locale for Muslim Pilgrimage

By: Lamyaa Hashim

The Five Pillars of Faith in Islam: Testimony of Faith (Shahadah), Prayer, Charity, Fasting and Hajj

By: Feature Writer Christine Benlafquih

Ritual Slaughter in Islam (Zabihah): Islamic Slaughter is Humane and Produces Healthy Halal Meat

By: Feature Writer Christine Benlafquih

Fasting Six Days of Shawwal: What is the Background of Siyam in the Month after Ramadan?

By: Lamyaa Hashim

Celebrations on Eid Day: Practices around the World Regarding Eid Al-Fitr

By: Lamyaa Hashim

A Quick Guide to Eid al-Fitr: The Sunnah of Eid Prayers and Traditions

By: Lamyaa Hashim

Increasing the Benefits of Ramadan: Permitted and Suggested Acts During Ramadan

By: Lamyaa Hashim

Tarawih Prayers During Ramadan: The Benefits of Performing the additional Night Prayer

By: Khalil Green

Fiqh of Ramadan: Some of the Laws Regarding Ramadan: Preferred and Allowable Acts

By: Lamyaa Hashim

Some of the Sunnah Regarding Ramadan: Fasting and Suhur, Sexual Impurity and Intentional Intercourse

By: Lamyaa Hashim

Characteristics of Fasting in the Quran: Sexual Relations and Exact Timing of Fasting Hours

By: Lamyaa Hashim

Ramadan in Quran and Sunnah: A Guide to Ramadan Traditions in Islam

By: Lamyaa Hashim

Significance of Fasting in Ramadan: Fasting (Sawm-Siyam) Isn't Starving, it Is Feeding the Spirit

By: Lamyaa Hashim

Nikkah - Muslim Marriage: Marriage Contract and Prenuptial Agreements in Islam

By: Feature Writer Christine Benlafquih

Islamic Wedding Traditions: Marriage Customs in the Muslim World

By: Feature Writer Christine Benlafquih

The Basics of Money in Islam: The Paying of Zakat and the Avoidance of Interest

By: Maria Zain

Islamic Matrimonials Hit the Net: Meeting a potential Muslim spouse can now be done through cyberspace

By: Maria Zain

Bunga Telur, A Symbol of Fertility: Tokens to the Guests as a Prayer for the Couple

By: Maria Zain

Reasons and Prevention of Divorce: Common Marital Problems and How to Prevent them from Happening

By: Maria Zain

Visitng a New Mum: Some Mindful Tips To Reduce Anxiety and Stress in New Mothers

By: Maria Zain

Evading the Womb: Why Detachment Should Be Viewed In A Positive Light

By: Maria Zain

Throwing a Muslim Wedding: Common Mistakes and Things to Avoid During the Planning Stages

By: Maria Zain

Male Circumcision in Islam: Muslim Baby Boys Undergo the Medical Procedure for Hygienic Reasons

By: Maria Zain

Mandatory Muslim Prayers: Fajr, Dhuhr, 'Asr, Magrhib and 'Isha

By: Tanya Jones

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