The Modern Muslim For The Modern Life
Muslims around the world have recently welcomed the month of Muharram. But what is the importance of Muharram and why do Muslims celebrate Ashura?
Muharram is the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Historically, it marks the emigration of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) from Makkah to the city of Medina, known as Hijrah – which marked the beginning of Islam and thereafter, the start …
There’s 2 ways this post will come across 1) You’re reading this as a Muslim and recalling what you go through every year or 2) You’re reading this as a non-Muslim and are curious as to what your Muslim colleagues/friends mean when they say Ramadan is approaching.
After reading this article you’ll either have something that you can forward onto your colleagues and friends or …
Ramadan is the only time of the year when fasting is mandatory but are you aware of other times it’s highly recommended? Originally, I debated if I should publish this article during the month of Ramadan while everyone is still in the spirit of fasting or after once we have a sense of achievement. I settled on the latter as it gives everyone encouragement that …
The last 10 nights of Ramadan sees Muslims increase their worship and good deeds in the hope of greater rewards, but what makes these nights more important for Muslims?
The word Ramadan stems from the Arabic word ramada, which means scorching heat. When deciding on the month’s names Ramadan fell during the scorching summer hence it was an apt name. Its name can also be …
Do you find yourself lacking energy whilst you fast? Fasting for 12-18hrs during Ramadan can take its toll on the body. However, fasting is becoming increasingly popular with the growth of intermittent fasting or other popular calorie restricted diets such as 5:2, which is suspiciously similar to the Sunnah of fasting twice a week…
We’re naturally taking in less calories during the day so we’ll …