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Huda's Islam Blog August 2008 Archive

By Huda, About.com Guide to Islam since 1998

Welcome Ramadan!

Sunday August 31, 2008
The observance of the holy month of Ramadan begins on Monday in most parts of the world. Please check within your local community for information about the start of ... Read More

Praying On Time

Monday August 25, 2008
Many Muslims, myself included, sometimes miss prayers due to forgetfulness or neglect. We get busy with other things, and think that we'll pray as soon as we're done. ... Read More

Muslim Baby Names

Monday August 18, 2008
Every so often, I hear a Muslim name that I've never heard before. This week, it was the boy's name "Louay." I'm still not sure what the name ... Read More

Starting Ramadan Together?

Friday August 8, 2008
When Ramadan begins next month, will it possibly begin on the same day for everyone? Scholars and communities around the world continue to debate over how to determine the ... Read More

Counting Down to Ramadan

Friday August 1, 2008
Saturday is the first day of Sha'ban, a reminder that the month of Ramadan is coming sooner than we realize! Expected to begin around September 1st, Ramadan is the ... Read More
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