The departure of Ramadan is a bittersweet one. Although we are filled with gratitude for being a part of it, and feel elated from our spiritual journey, it is also a time of sadness. The gates of the Heavens will be open only for a few more fleeting hours. Then...
The last ten nights of Ramadan are filled with Barakah and opportunities to draw near to Allah . Within these final days, Muslims seek that one night that is better than a thousand months, Laylatul-Qadr. The Messenger of Allah said: In it [Ramadan] there is a night...
The most important way of making Eid memorable for your children is to spend it together as a family; remembering Allah (swt) and reviving the Sunnah of the Prophet (saw). By celebrating Eid, you are following in the way of the Prophet and his righteous followers....
Dates hold a special place in Islamic tradition and cultural practises in the Muslim world. Throughout the Holy month of Ramadan, dates are distributed amongst friends and family, and are customarily used to break the fast after sunset. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is...
“Ramadan….What’s that?” “Why are you fasting?” “Seriously….You can’t even have water?!?!” We’ve all been faced with that same bewildered look. Whether it’s from our colleagues at work, or our own children, questions about Ramadan can leave us tongue-tied! Why...
Ramadan is a time of spiritual awakening; a time where our primary focus is the worship of Allah. In the intensity of this month, the spiritual needs of the children that we care for can sometimes get forgotten. What we teach our children at Ramadan now will impact on...