Preserving our faith in Allah is a fundamental aspect of Islamic belief and practice. This was frequently highlighted by our Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, who identified the core beliefs of Iman or faith in the hadith:
Muslims believe that Allah is the Creator of everything that exists. We believe He is our Lord and Sustainer, and we believe He manages the affairs of His entire creation.
Eid-ul-Fitr morning is a special time, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. On this day, Muslims are required to eat before they leave for the Eid prayers. A month of fasting has trained the body and mind to not eat after Fajr (morning) prayers.
This easy-to-make and tasty starter is a Ramadan favorite in many Yemeni households. Traditionally lahooh (Yemeni pancake) is used instead of pita bread but we prefer wheat pita bread and love how it absorbs the liquid of the dish.
Three Muslim women share their reflections on how they and their families deal with the topic of menstruation – and women’s temporary exemption from fasting – during Ramadan.