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One of the most beautiful Ramadan duas (supplications) we are taught by the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) is the following: Allahumma inna...

(Based on an article originally in Arabic that can be found here.) Read Part I of the translation here!   Part II 13. Take advantage of especially vir...

Decorating for Ramadan is a fun way to build the enthusiasm for the pending month-long Muslim holiday. Each country and culture has their own way to getting their home ready for Ramadan, and with Pinterest and other social media platforms, the ideas are endless.Here are some of our favorite ideas for decorating for Ramadan!

When talking about Muslims, Quran learning is the most important and basic religious obligation for them. The literal meaning of the Quran is "the recitation" and it is considered one of the best acts that can be performed by any Muslim living in any part of the world. Quran learning not only teaches people about their religious obligations and responsibilities but also instill a feeling of freshness and positivity. It bestows them a complete code of life, from birth to death. So, no matter how busy your life is or how hectic your daily schedule is, you should always take out some time to read the Holy Quran.

It's that time of the year again. The blessed month of Ramadan, full of reading Quran, making lots of Du'aa, fasting, cooking, and daily trips to the masjid. It's a time that many Muslims look forward to, counting the days and months until this blessed month arrives. However fast or slow it comes, and inshAllah it comes for us all, some people are just not prepared for the long days of fasting, the busy time in the kitchen, preparing meals for your family and friends, and the feeling that there's just not enough time for ibaadah, as you cater towards your family and children. With a little bit of mental preparation and setting your intention to make this your best Ramadan ever, you will be ready once that first day of Ramadan comes.

The Holy Quran is the literal words of Almighty Allah that Allah revealed as an impeccable and unmatchable source of legislation for mankind. Furthermore, it consists of rules and recommendations about all aspects of life and the afterlife. Being so important, every Muslim should read and recite the Holy Quran with Tajweed in a proper and clear manner. Allah Almighty said, "Those to whom we gave the Book recite it as it should be recited: they are the ones who believe therein. And whose disbelieve in it, those are they who are the losers." [Quran, Al-baqarah-121]Ayah Transliteration: "Allazeena aataynaahumul-Kitaaba yatloonahoo haqqa tilaawatiheee ulaaa'ika yu' mi noona bih; was many-yakfur bihee fa-ulaaa'ika humul-khaasiroon."Along with the Quran's profound and noble meanings, there is also its sublime language which, if recited correctly, will soften the hearts of its listeners. The reading of the Holy Quran in a leisurely and relaxed way, in order to achieve the meaning of the verses, is to understand and apply the legislation contained therein during the daily life of the Muslim; reading the Holy Quran without taking into account the various rules of tajweed may change the meaning of words as well as a complete verse.