Islam

The Big Iftar : Muslims observe Ramadan in Jewish synagogue.

What better way to bring people together than over food? A project which aims to encourage community cohesion between different faiths is taking place during the month of Ramadan Called the Big Iftar, the initiative encourages people of all backgrounds to break the fast after sunset with Muslims. This year's iftars, as they're known, are being hosted by mosques, churches …

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Ten Foods to Stay Nourished This Ramadan (Part 2)

In part one, I shared some foods that might be new to some of you and your family. In part two, I’ll be introducing familiar foods but with a new spin. Oils High-quality fat is about the best investment you can make for your health. Our brains, nervous and reproductive systems all have large quantities of fats. Each of our cells is …

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Qur’an: the Eternal, Living Reality – By Khurram Murad

The Qur’an is the word of the Ever-Living God; it has been sent down to guide man for all times to come. No book can be like it. As you come to the Qur’an, Allah speaks to you. To read the Qur’an is to hear Him, to converse with Him, and to walk in His ways. It is the encounter …

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Ten Foods to Stay Nourished This Ramadan (Part 1)

If you are doing Ramadan right, your intake of food will be reduced, but that doesn’t mean you need to be malnourished. I’ll be sharing ten nutrient-dense foods and herbs that will help deliver the nutrients and support your body needs. These super foods will help reduce the discomforts of Ramadan fasting and help you adapt, keeping your immune and …

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RAMADAN ETIQUETTE GUIDE

Around the world, Muslims observe Ramadan beginning with the sighting of the new crescent moon. The customs of the Islamic holy month are familiar to its faithful, but what do non-Muslims need to know about the month of fasting? Take a look back at a favorite post from AltMuslimah.com  editors, Asma Uddin and Shazia Kamal Farook. In the next few …

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