Ramadan Central

Dates are all the craze in the health food world these days. It only takes a quick Google search to discover that the sugary fruit of the date palm tree native to the Middle East is rich in dietary fiber and antioxidants.

A husband and wife are in the kitchen, preparing iftar. The wife sighs in irritation as her husband blocks her path to the refrigerator. “Why are you always standing in my way?” she demands. 

Making dhikr, or engaging in the remembrance of Allah, is a virtuous act that brings magnified reward and blessings. It is a way to express our sincere devotion, hope and trust in Allah, the Most Honorable.

Throughout the year, our goal as Muslims must be to fully benefit from the rewards and opportunities of Ramadan and Laylatul Qadr (The Night of Decree).

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.