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It is among the peculiarities of the injunctions of the Sharī‘ah that on the last day of Ramadān fasting is fard while on the first day of Shawwāl it is forbidden to fast. The last day of Ramadān is the day of perfection of Allāh’s blessings and the completion of one’s duties. The first day of Shawwāl is the one in which all the Muslims are Allāh’s guest. In fact, all the creatures of Allāh are His guests, always, but it is a day of special hospitality and feast and it is a grave sin to refuse the invitation. Read More »

It is not often that, as an adult, you get to see Ramaḍān through the eyes of a first-timer. Unfortunately we tend to become so accustomed to all of the blessings of this holy month that we forget to truly appreciate them. This Ramaḍān a Methodist Pastor in Dallas decided ... Read More »

My dear brothers and sisters, Ramadan is finally here! That special time of the year where our divinely-ordained worship blossoms into a beautiful month of passionate devotion, rigorous spiritual purification, profound remembrance, deep self-reflection, unshakable inner tranquility, and selfless compassion. Read More »

Admittedly, I haven't seen any of the relevant “Dark Knight” Batman movies, so I don't really have a dog in this fight. But it's been an interesting fight nonetheless. Should Muslims go see The Dark Knight Rises, the final Batman movie of the recent wildly popular trilogy, even though it opens ... Read More »

With less than two weeks left until Ramadan, the MM team shared their tips for preparing for the special month. Add yours too! Read More »

No specific way of worship has been prescribed by the Sharī‘ah in this month of Rajab. However, some people have invented some special rituals or practices in this month, which are not supported by reliable resources of the Sharī‘ah or are based on some unauthentic traditions. We would like to explain here the correct position about them. Read More »

The fast of ‘Ashūrā’ was prescribed before the fasts of Ramaḍān. The Jews observed it and so did the people of Arabia before the dawn of Islam. It is related by Imam Bukhāri on the authority of Ibn ʿAbbās that when the Prophet came to Madīnah he found that the Jews observed the fast of ‘Ashūrā’. He enquired about it from them and was told that it was the day on which God had delivered the Children of Israel from the enemy and Moses used to keep a fast on it as an expression of gratitude to the Almighty. The Prophet thereupon, remarked that Moses has a greater claim upon me than upon you,' and he fasted on that day and instructed his followers to do the same. Read More »

On the eve of his film's nationwide release, we talk to Ash-har Quraishi about being a producer, the challenges in making a documentary with an Islamic theme, and the integral role fate played along the way. Read More »

In fact, if you use some of the strategies I am about to share with you, you can make some of your best gains during this month! It’s all about maximizing nutrient uptake, maintaining proper hydration, and modifying key fat burning/muscle building hormones in your favor during this month. And of course PREPARATION—If you fail to plan, then you plan to fail! Plus, how can you truly maximize this month spiritually if your body is sick, tired, and your mind isn’t sharp? Read More »

'Man, I am tired, when is Maghrib time again?' 'I cannot take this anymore. If it stays this hot, I may have to break my fast.' 'Why does Ramadhan have to be during this time of year? Read More »