Why do Muslims starve themselves during Ramadaan? What do they get out of it? And why is the moon so important to them in this month? If you’ve never really heard about the deeper meanings behind this sacred month of Islam, read on to find out all you need to know about the month which is upon us. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Ramadan
Halftime
Mid-month meditations… Continue reading
Golden Moments
Thoughts a few hours before Ramadaan began this year… Continue reading
A Season of Abundance: Ramadaan Inspirations
Just in time for Ramadaan, the new book is available now. Continue reading
Staying Power
Before the post-Ramadaan blues set in… Continue reading
The Final Push
So, though you feel the strain
of so many days and nights that have passed,
strive just a little more:
let not these golden nights and days pass
without sincere devotion:
efforts which will weigh so heavily on our scales
come the Day when we need them most. Continue reading
Life as a Machine
“Doing any and everything for the chance just to come near
So those slaves are always working, doing the same routines
Over and over again you would think they were machines
Fuelled by a gasoline that you wish you could see
Cause it’s a long journey to A Sirat al-Mustaqim.”
– Boonaa Mohammed – “How to be a Slave” Continue reading
Spring cleaning the soul
Guess who’s coming to town? It’s not Santa Claus. And it’s not the president. It’s a bevy of angels, joining us for Ramadaan – the month of Mercy. Continue reading
Ramadaan Basics: all you need to know about the Muslim month of fasting
Why do Muslims starve themselves during Ramadaan? What do they get out of it? And why is the moon so important to them in this month? If you’ve never really heard about the deeper meanings behind this sacred month of Islam, read on to find out all you need to know about the month which begins in just a few days. Continue reading
Everything you want
If you could have anything…ANYTHING…what would you ask for? Continue reading