For some youth, Ramadan isn’t that familiar. They might hear about it now and then from the news or from books, but since their homes aren’t as observant of the special month, they too remain unaware. Don’t assume that just because someone is not fully practicing, that they are doing it on purpose.
When it comes to Ramadan, consulting family and friends about the blessed month can and should go beyond generalities. Here are five specific issues to discuss, debate, and agree on that can help you maximize the benefits of this special time.
The only way we can truly make the space necessary for spiritual development this Ramadan is by freeing up our schedule. Dropping the unnecessary and curbing or rescheduling the necessary are among the best ways to to do that. Here are some ideas and things to do in ramadan to pass time
It’s no secret that the prayer lines dwindle considerably after Ramadan, as many people fall back into their old routines, leaving the best of their Islamic spirit dormant until next year’s Ramadan. But you can break that cycle, by breaking your own bad habits.
The hate campaigns of Pamela Geller, her collaborator Robert Spencer, and her lawyer, David Yerushalmi have inspired violence and hysteria in the USA and around the world. Pamela Geller & Robert Spencer co-founded Stop Islamization of America (SIOA) and the Freedom Defense Initiative (FDI).
You can get help for yourself or for a friend or loved one from a Muslim counselor, Imam, friend or family member. For additional help, you can check out national, State, and local organizations, treatment centers, referral centers, and hotlines throughout the country.
The Muslim community is once again under attack in the United States, this time in the wake of an alleged foiled attack in Garland, Texas on an event by Islamophobe and a designated hate group leader Pamela Geller. Here are some talking points you and your organization can use.