Ramadan Central

Fasting gets harder on the body as we get older. However, the elderly are not the only age demographic who may find fasting difficult in Ramadan. Around 40% of children in the U.S.

There is nothing quite like the hustle and bustle of Ramadan preparations in the Islamic community. Inside our places of worship is the dizzying commotion of planning the logistics of communal meals, nightly prayers, and special guest Quran reciters.

Ramadan is just around the corner and many households have been focused on various preparations. Alhamdulillah, all praise and thanks are to Allah, in our home and in my classrooms, the holiest month of the Islamic year has been a hot topic.

Ramadan is a blessed time for the Muslim community.

Each year, the month of Ramadan comes in all its glory as a reminder for us, to reflect upon the essence of obedience. That is to be connected to Allah, to be conscious of His pleasure, and to seek His approval in all aspects of our lives.

Intermittent fasting has become trendy, and people from all walks of life are suddenly using this technique as a weight loss tool. It turns out that there are many health benefits to fasting that go beyond a slimmer physique.