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Huda's Islam Blog September 2005 Archive

By Huda, About.com Guide to Islam since 1998

How Far Removed We Are From the True Spirit of Ramadan

Friday September 30, 2005
"Frankly I find the whole concept of starving all day and then gorging out all night nothing short of sickening. The Islamic faith preaches moderation in all walks of life. ... Read More

What is Ramadan?

Monday September 26, 2005
Next week, Muslims all over the world will begin the month-long fast of Ramadan. So what is Ramadan, anyway? Why do Muslims fast -- what is the spiritual ... Read More

Moon-Sighting at Ramadan

Friday September 23, 2005
There is a debate among the Muslim community on just how to calculate the beginning of the month of Ramadan (or indeed any month): does one actually have to visibly ... Read More

When will Ramadan start?

Wednesday September 14, 2005
Ramadan is the ninth lunar month of the Islamic calendar, and begins when the hilal (crescent moon which appears after a new moon) is visible in the evening sky. ... Read More

Ramadan Books for Kids

Monday September 12, 2005
Ramadan is expected to begin the first week of October! Parents and teachers, prepare now to share Ramadan with your children or students. These books are informative, engaging, and ... Read More

Remembering 9/11: Not in the Name of Islam

Sunday September 11, 2005
The Council on American-Islamic Relations has recently launched an online petition that denounces violence committed in the name of Islam. Join over 680,000 others who have signed the petition to ... Read More

Washing of the Ka'aba

Friday September 9, 2005
This week, the Ka'aba was washed in preparation for the upcoming month of Ramadan. The Ka'aba is washed twice a year, once before Ramadan and once before Hajj. During ... Read More

Patience in the Midst of Tragedy

Saturday September 3, 2005
The heart of Islam is summed up nicely in this verse of the Qur'an: It is not righteousness that you turn your faces towards East or West. But it is righteousness to ... Read More

Help Hurricane Katrina Victims

Thursday September 1, 2005
Islamic charitable organizations are active in Karina-affected areas, and are in desperate need of contributions to help aid the victims. Please contact Islamic Relief or ICNA Relief to send ... Read More
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