We were standing outside the dojang (dojo). They were taking the old sign down and the new owners were putting up a new sign. My children take tae kwon do classes. When I signed them for classes in this particular dojo years ago, it was run by a man from ... Read More »
Every time you look at the news, you can't help but be hit by at least one Islamophobic story. Well, at least that is the way I felt for a long time. Whether it was a scare over how Halaal food was infiltrating British supermarkets or indignation over how Muslims were all inherently bent on the violent destruction of Western civilization - I despaired of ever seeing Muslims being treated with a modicum of decency and respect. Then came the London Olympics and I was pleasantly surprised to find an altogether different picture. Read More »
We recently had the chance to sit down with Br. Husain Abdullah of the Minnesota Vikings. He and his brother Hamza are touring the country this Ramadan visiting different masjids. You can keep up with their progress on their website AbdullahBros.com. In this interview we cover a number of relevant ... Read More »
Thousands of people stop smoking every day - by dying. ~ Anonymous Read More »
Like my co-author and close friend Sarah S., cooking has a calming effect on me, one that I welcome after a long day of teaching at an elementary school. However, when I only have an hour or so to cook, anxiety sets in. That’s when I focus on making a quick and hearty meal that will also satiate our taste buds. The following recipe was born in my kitchen on one of those days. It soon became one of our favorite chicken recipes due to the tangy flavor produced by mango habanero sauce. I paired it with a spinach-garlic side dish, and vegetable rice. I hope you enjoy it as much as my husband and I do. Read More »
Brother Siraaj's post on Ramadan fitness updated with readers questions and comments: You may remember last year I wrote a post entitled Ramadan Fitness Plan in which I outlined the program I was following for fat loss, a plan which helped me lose 8 lbs during Ramadan '09. Â I continued ... Read More »
And this is it, folks! India have managed to make 260 off 50 overs at a cost of nine wickets. It's the Cricket World Cup semi-final in Mohali, India. The mood is festive, the atmosphere playful at times, and at times, tense! :) I know you're all too busy watching ... Read More »
Health workers have launched a ground-breaking 'Health in Ramadan' campaign targeting Muslims who fast during Ramadan. Barts and The London NHS Trust has developed a programme to ensure that those hoping to fast can do so in a safe way that protects their health while allowing them to meet their ... Read More »
I know a lot of you feel compelled to try to lose some weight now because you'll be fasting, and what better time to lose weight than when you're not eating, right? All wrong. Ramadan is not the time for changing your physical fitness habits. Your focus and priority is 'ibadah, not fat loss. Read More »
Much of this advice may be old news for many readers, but in light of our interactions with the environment around us and our attempts to honor religious obligations, I hope readers find it refreshing. Stay safe, stay halal, and enjoy the weather. Read More »
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