Sound Vision Staff Writer

The payment of Zakat becomes obligatory on every sane and mature Muslim and Muslimah whenever there is an economic activity resulting in the net increase in their wealth.

Assalamu alaikum:

Ramadan Mubarak! I pray that Ramadan is full of blessings and productivity for you and your family. 

If you feel your boss or supervisor is someone who will understand your situation, write an early leave request letter for Ramadan to your supervisor and consider it sending before Ramadan begins, to avoid any inconvenience.

Spring break may conjure up images of college students partying wildly on sandy beaches, but it doesn't have to be spent this way only. Consider the time off as a kind of practice run for summer break.

Muslims are directed in the Quran to eat food that is Halal and Tayyib. Halal is defined as food that is permissible according to Islamic law. Tayyib means wholesome, pure, nutritious and safe.