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Assalamu alaikum:
Muhammad Ali, the world’s most famous Muslim American, died about 72 hours before the start of Ramadan 2016. This reminds us not only that death is always near, but that we can never take our opportunities to do good while we are alive for granted. This is why Muslims are advised to make this Dua in the months preceding the month of fasting:
Allahumma Ballighna Ramadan
Oh Allah, let us reach the month of Ramadan.
For those of us who will be blessed to reach it and complete it, the key to making the most of Ramadan is planning. And there is much to plan to make Ramadan smoother and more beneficial for us personally, as well as for our loved ones. Muhammad Ali left a tremendous mark on the world, and his faith was key to it - so was planning.
As a Muslim, he was inspired by the example of Prophet Muhammad, God’s peace and blessings be upon him, as well well as the women and men who surrounded him. These incredible people included people like Nusaybah bint Ka’ab, a warrior who physically defended the Prophet in the Battle of Uhud, and fought even at age 60.
May we learn about and emulate Nusaybah, may God be pleased with her, as well as countless other Muslim women who left their mark on our history and the world.
Peace,
Sound Vision Team
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