Eid is a time of celebration and blessings. Families and friends gather to pray the Eid prayer before visiting one another and enjoying meals together. However, in our endeavor to enjoy Eid, we must remember the Sunnah of the Prophet (peace be upon him) and His Hadees about Eid , who sought to make it a special time for everyone.
As Ramadan is a great opportunity to share Islam so the response to Ramadan Mubarak is, its values of spirituality, generosity, and kindness with others, especially neighbors. Here are eight practical ways to do that.
The future of Islam in this country, as well as our very faith and connection to Allah, is reflected in how we treat our neighbors. Perhaps this is the push we need to start connecting with them so we can better our relationship with God.
Why not jump on the bandwagon and start reading more about Islam? Understanding Islam is key to building bridges between people at this critical time when tension and emotion are both still high.
Imam Khalid Griggs reminds us that Muslims are divinely mandated to attend to the social needs of neighbors, not just in Muslim countries, but in America as well, where poverty is not as evident.