<a href="http://muslimmatters.org/2011/09/17/islamic-art-feature-pick-of-the-month-8-911/"><b>Islamic Art Feature: Pick of the Month, 8-9/11</b></a> <a href="http://muslimmatters.org/2011/09/16/eight-ways-to-increase-our-love-of-allah/"><b>Eight Ways to Increase our Love of Allah</b></a> <a href="http://muslimmatters.org/2011/09/12/interview-with-the-producer-of-fordson-faith-fasting-football/"><b>Interview with the Producer of “Fordson: Faith – Fasting – Football”</b></a> <a href="http://muslimmatters.org/2011/09/02/sh-abdul-nasir-jangda-how-to-keep-the-spirit-of-ramadan-going/"><b>Sh. Abdul-Nasir Jangda | How to Keep the Spirit of Ramadan Going</b></a> <a href="http://muslimmatters.org/2011/08/22/yasir-qadhi-ramadan-reminder-conclusion-of-surat%e2%80%99l-baqarah/"><b>Yasir Qadhi | Ramadan Reminder: Conclusion of Sūrat’l-Baqarah</b></a> <a href="http://muslimmatters.org/2011/08/19/suicide-bomber-strikes-pakistani-mosque-friday-prayers-killing-48-wounding-85-ap/"><b>Suicide bomber strikes Pakistani mosque during Friday prayers, killing 48 and wounding 85 | AP</b></a> <a href="http://muslimmatters.org/2011/08/19/surviving-a-16-hour-fast-while-improving-focus-health-energy-and-fitness/"><b>Surviving a 16 Hour Fast While Improving Focus, Health, Energy, and Fitness</b></a> <a href="http://muslimmatters.org/2011/08/08/ramadan-for-road-warriors-aka-business-travelers/"><b>Ramadan for Road Warriors (aka Business Travelers)</b></a> <a href="http://muslimmatters.org/2011/08/06/essay-competition-reflections-hardship/"><b>MuslimKidsMatter | Ramadan Essay Competion | Reflections on Hardship</b></a> <a href="http://muslimmatters.org/2011/08/05/a-ramadan-public-relations-plan-for-american-muslim-community-centers/"><b>A Ramadan Public Relations Plan for American Muslim Community Centers</b></a>
 

Islamic Art Feature: Pick of the Month, 8-9/11

17 September, 2011 Arts, Islamic art 4 comments
Islamic Art Feature: Pick of the Month, 8-9/11 Welcome to the another edition of MuslimMatters.org’s regular Islamic Art feature. If you want to see your work on MM, then either email us your images to art[@]muslimmatters[.]org or submit

Eight Ways to Increase our Love of Allah

Eight Ways to Increase our Love of Allah In this beneficial lecture, brother Anas reminds us about how we can grow in our love for Allah. What is the linguistic significance of the word love in the Arabic language? What are the different types of love that exist in our lives? And what actions can we take to increase our love of the Creator. Brother Anas discusses the answers to these questions as a timely advice to those seeking to grow in their spirituality.

Interview with the Producer of “Fordson: Faith – Fasting – Football”

Interview with the Producer of “Fordson: Faith – Fasting – Football” 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.

Sh. Abdul-Nasir Jangda | How to Keep the Spirit of Ramadan Going

Sh. Abdul-Nasir Jangda | How to Keep the Spirit of Ramadan Going Alḥamdulillāh – this is a very bittersweet moment we are all experiencing at the end of the month of Ramaḍān. Maybe we all have some regret and remorse for the opportunities we missed out on during Ramaḍān. But at the same time, it is also an opportunity to be grateful and thank Allāh for the blessing and ability that he did give us. Inshā’Allāh we go forward from here trying to be better people, to be the best that we can be, and hoping in the Mercy of Allāh SWT, that we will live up to our intention of being better people.

Yasir Qadhi | Ramadan Reminder: Conclusion of Sūrat’l-Baqarah

Yasir Qadhi | Ramadan Reminder: Conclusion of Sūrat’l-Baqarah Shaykh Yasir Qadhi’s Ramadan reminder for Day 3 giving a short tafsir of the last two ayat of Surat’l-Baqarah.

Suicide bomber strikes Pakistani mosque during Friday prayers, killing 48 and wounding 85 | AP

Suicide bomber strikes Pakistani mosque during Friday prayers, killing 48 and wounding 85 | AP As I was sat trying to come to terms with the ongoing violence in my city of Karachi, the news of another blast in the tribal areas of Pakistan hit

Surviving a 16 Hour Fast While Improving Focus, Health, Energy, and Fitness

19 August, 2011 Society 8 comments
Surviving a 16 Hour Fast While Improving Focus, Health, Energy, and Fitness 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?

Ramadan for Road Warriors (aka Business Travelers)

Ramadan for Road Warriors (aka Business Travelers) I had just started a new project, and began traveling professionally for the first time in my life. I’m not sure if others have experienced this or not, but it meant I had to pay my dues. I didn’t quite yet have the same freedom as the ‘road veterans’ did. Plus I was on a new project and client, so there was a lot of feeling my way around. This travel started roughly 2-3 weeks before Ramadan. So not only did I have to completely readjust my home, family, personal, and work life, now I had Ramadan to throw into the mix.

MuslimKidsMatter | Ramadan Essay Competion | Reflections on Hardship

MuslimKidsMatter | Ramadan Essay Competion | Reflections on Hardship Ramadan Essay Competition | Date extended! Assalamualaikum kids! Ramadan Mubarak! We hope it’s been going great for you and you’re getting used to waking up at Suhoor. Even if you

A Ramadan Public Relations Plan for American Muslim Community Centers

A Ramadan Public Relations Plan for American Muslim Community Centers The month that we have sought out all year is here! Insha’Allah we prepared ourselves, our families and our homes to maximize the blessing of Ramadan. However, unlike stocking our refrigerators, preparing our mosques for non-Muslim visitors and members of the Media is one essential task that we often neglect. Here are some easy last-minute steps!