Hosting 100,000 people on streets of Addis Ababa, Ethiopians claim they broke world record earlier set in Egypt Sadik Kedir and Addis Getachew ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA/ANKARA Ethiopian Muslims on Tuesday rolled 30,000 meters of plastic sheet to host 100,000 people … Continued
Ashwani Kumar /Abu Dhabi The Indian couple started fasting during the holy month nine years ago to express solidarity with the Muslim community. Abu Dhabi residents Athira and Rakesh Radhakrishnan have always enjoyed fasting every Ramadan for the past nine years. … Continued
BY: MANSOOR ALAM This is the month of Ramadan in which the Quran was revealed: شَهْرُ رَمَضَانَ الَّذِي أُنزِلَ فِيهِ الْقُرْآنُ هُدًى لِّلنَّاسِ وَبَيِّنَاتٍ مِّنَ الْهُدَىٰ وَالْفُرْقَانِ (2:185) – It was the month of Ramadan in which the Qur’an was [first] … Continued
BY MIKE STUNSON A tip from a Walmart employee led to the arrest of a man accused of vandalizing a mosque during Ramadan, Minnesota police say. The Moorhead/Fargo Islamic Community Center was vandalized with graffiti that included phrases such as … Continued
Following are seven simple ways to get the best benefits of Ramadan. 1. Read the Quran Ideally, every Muslim must perform a khatam – complete reading of the Quran in the month of Ramadan. The Prophet said: “The fast and the … Continued
Charity, preached by every religion, is a way of bringing justice to society. And justice is the essence of religion. Islam has therefore made charity that is Zakat, obligatory and binding upon all those who embrace the faith; it has … Continued
BY: EL-SAYED RACHAD EL-MOUSSAOUI This sermon has been narrated by al-Sadooq in his book, “Al Amali” relying on the authority of Imam al-Rida, who quotes his forefathers, peace be upon them, who in turn quote Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) saying: “O people! … Continued
Converting to Islam was one of the best choices I ever made. It gave me a sense of purpose and community that I so desperately craved. When I said the Shahada, or declaration of faith, in my local mosque in … Continued
BY: SADULLAH KHAN Ramadan is the month of heightened Allah-consciousness, of attaining unto taqwa / God-consciousness; of training ourselves to be the best we can be; a month to initiate improvement of reputation, character and for cultivating good habits. Ramadan is also the … Continued
Dubai-based teacher Alexander Gabriel, who is unable to fast, makes the most of Ramadan Faisal Masudi, Chief Reporter Gabriel with his wife Hannah, daughter Luna and son Roman. Dubai: When British expat Alexander Gabriel, who has embraced Islam, found out … Continued
Conflicts, pandemic, shooting prices cast shadow on festivities of holy month in Ethiopia Seleshi Tessema and Addis Getachew ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, Ethiopian Muslims on Tuesday welcomed the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which will be marked by offering special prayers … Continued
Bahda Tifatirka, Wariyayaasha iyo dhammaan suxufiyiinta ka hawlgala warbaahinta WardheerNews, waxay ummaddaha muslimiinta, gaar ahaan shacabka Soomaliyeed meel kasta oo ay joogaan ugu hambalyaynayaan bilowga bisha barakayasan ee Ramadan. Waxay Eebbe ka baryaynaa inuu khayrkeeda iyo barakadeeda ina waafajiyo, innagana … Continued
