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Alhamdulillaah, we all understand the importance of oral hygiene. Science in the twentieth century has shown us the link between poor oral hygiene and certain diseases such as stroke, heart disease, pre-term babies, as well as general ill-health of a person. However, while shuffling between electric/sonic toothbrushes, water piks and expensive dental treatments, we forgot that while the rest of …
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- 31 March
Different Types of Dates
Dates (also called Tamar or Kurma) are one of the most important and oldest fruits associated with Middle East and the Islamic history. Noticeably, type of dates are vital and staple source of food for almost all families in the Middle East. One of the reasons is that dates for muslims are holy fruits. Not to forget that dates are …
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Ramadan: A centuries-old American tradition by Khaled Beydoun
Many forget that the first Muslims to celebrate Ramadan in America were enslaved Africans. This week marks the beginning of Ramadan. Nearly one-fourth of the world will observe the annual fast and eight million Muslims in the United States will abstain from food and drink from sunrise to sunset during the holy month. Islam in America is rapidly expanding. It …
Read More » - 29 March
Break – fast at Sunset 2023 – INDEPENDANCE SQUARE
INDEPENDANCE SQUARE Break – Fast At Sunset is happening again this Ramadan on Sunday the 2nd of April at the Independence Square hosted by the #muslimcommunity of Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 I’m calling out my friends of all faiths to join us at 5,30 pm to share an hour of togetherness and friendship 🙏🏼 See you all there! Post Disclaimer | Support UsSupport Us …
Read More » - 28 March
Akbar the Great: How the Mughal emperor set an example for religious tolerance in India By Imaan Qureshy
Akbar as depicted by the Indian artist Goverdhan in this painting made in 1630 (Wikimedia) The Indian ruler was known for his military conquests but also his respect for his non-Muslim subjects, especially India’s majority Hindu population In a famous anecdote, the Mughal Emperor Akbar holds court with representatives of the major religions, who each take turns to make the …
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Kaffara: A Compulsory Donation For Sinning And Missing Fast
All Muslims must observe a month-long fast during Ramadan, pay fitrah, and keep their promises. Violating any of these rules or guidelines or deviating from the right path is considered a sin. To make up for sinning, Muslims are required to pay kaffara as a compulsory donation. It is the only way of sincere repentance and seeking forgiveness from Allah. There …
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20 Arabic terms you may hear during Ramadan and Eid
From Asr to Zuhr, there are a number of words and phrases that you may hear during one of the holiest Islamic months. In this piece, we share some of the most popular terms and reveals their meaning. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It’s also known as Ramazan, Ramzan, Ramadhan or Ramathan. Hilal is the new moon or …
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