Ramadan Central

When I first saw Ramadan Around the World by Ndaa Hassan, what stood out to me was not the smiling moon, nor the hanging lanterns, nor the ethnic diversity of the children. What caught my eye most was the Muslim boy sitting front and center, and happy in his wheelchair.

Although Muslims around the world are abstaining from food and water for almost the entire day for the month of Ramadan, many of us tend to gain weight during the month.

In 1999, Muslim Youth of North America (MYNA) produced a music tape of Islamic songs and rap for Muslim Youth. The internationally renowned Muslim rap group Native Deen was one of the artists on this particular tape.

As parents, we know that having a peaceful home is nearly impossible with busy children plowing through our living space. In any location that houses little people, noise, toys, crumbs, crayons, and messes abound. However, this does not mean that we cannot have a peace-filled home.

Regardless of whether one is religious or not, most of us agree that being generous or giving charity is an act of kindness that calls for being selfless.

As Muslims all around the world enter the third week of the holiest month of the year, we have no doubt that adjustments have been made to daily schedules to incorporate more opportunities for worship and strengthen the bond with Allah subhanahu wa talla, the Most Glorified, The Most Hig

It’s that time of the year again where lazing on the couch, taking inadvertent naps, and slow movement are commonplace during the day.