I do believe that there are lessons that we can draw from the way that non-Muslims celebrate their holiday. These are lessons that we can apply to our own two historically Islamically legitimate holidays - the two Ids. Read More »
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Feed SubscriptionA Muslim’s Guide to Eid Gift Shopping
Gift-giving is a highly-refined and deeply intricate art, and fortunately for you, here's a quick 5-step guide to show you the tips and tricks that’ll make your Eid gifts unforgettable this year. Read More »
Lessons in Staying Behind – Part 7: To Bring Joy to Another Muslim
It is narrated in the hadith; "The most beloved of people according to Allah is he who brings most benefit, and the most beloved of deeds according to Allah the Mighty, the Magnificent, is that you bring happiness to a fellow Muslim..." Read More »
Creating Ramadan Traditions
Now that I am living in Northern California in a community made up primarily of converts to Islam, I am rediscovering the power of having traditions which children can look forward to and depend upon year after year. I have been fortunate in that I have been able to benefit from the creativity in my new friends who are eager to create Ramadan traditions that will attract and hold their children (who they fear may be lured by the competing sparkle and brilliance of Christmas festivities they witness in their own non-Muslim family members' homes). Read More »
Open Thread Sunday 11-8-2009
This video highlights one of the reasons that American laws over charitable giving must be changed to allow humanitarian gifts free from the possibility of prosecution. Read More »
Open Thread Sunday 09-13-2009 | New Feature: Q&A of the Week
Let's start with a brand spanking new feature. Click to find out what! May you find every morning sweetened with remembrance of Allah. From Fortress of the Muslim, "Alhamdolillahil-ladhee aafaanee fee jasadee, wa radda alayya roohee, wa adhinalee bidhikrihi." All praise is for Allah, Who gave strength to my body, and returned my soul to me, and permitted me to remember Him. Read More »
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