Her gentle soul was taken back to its Creator at 95 years, surrounded by her children and loved ones. Alhamdulillah for a beautiful end to long positive life. Indeed she was a gentle soul, [...]
HANGRY – an adjective, is described in the dictionary as “bad-tempered or irritable as a result of hunger. And most of us would have found ourselves snapping and irritable some or the [...]
We all the know the criteria for fasting: abstaining from food, liquids, smoking, and engaging in sexual relations, also refraining from sinful behavior, such as false speech (insulting, [...]
Eid is just around the corner and the children are starting to ask about plans for the day. As the end of Ramadan draws near, it can be hard to contain the children’s excitement for the [...]
With last few days of Ramadan upon us, one of the things that’s definitely on the mind of many is: Gifts! Exchanging gifts is a wonderful way of extending our love to family and friends. And [...]
What is fasting? During the holy month of Ramadan, most of the world’s 1.8 billlion Muslims will observe the fast by not eating, drinking and by trying not to commit any sin during the 30 Holy [...]
Ramadan is the only month in the entire year that I truly look forward to. It is when my soul yearns for the peace and tranquillity this month has to offer. Alhamdulillah, it is the beautiful [...]
I glance at the clock, 3 minutes to go. When I was a teenager, the few minutes before iftar (breaking fast during Ramadan) were excruciating. But now, 20 years later, I get a rush of adrenaline. [...]
Scenario 1 When I grew up, Ramadan meant school was out, and that is how the setup is still for those who attend Muslim Schools here in Sri Lanka. School adjourns before the month begins and [...]
I remember getting to this point last year, and feeling pretty deflated. Not because of the heat, not because of the thirst and hunger. It was because on day 20 I still didn’t feel the Ramadan [...]