How Much is Sadaqa Al-Fitr?
Sunday September 28, 2008
Sadaqa Al-Fitr (also known as Zakatul-Fitr) is a small amount of food to be given in charity at the end of Ramadan, before the holiday (Eid) prayers. The amount ... Read More
Obsession - The Movie
Tuesday September 23, 2008
It has come to my attention that over 28 million Americans are receiving free copies of a DVD inserted into their morning newspapers this month. The DVD in question ... Read More
Seeking Leyla al-Qadr
Tuesday September 23, 2008
Muslims worldwide spend the last ten nights of Ramadan in solid devotion, retreating to the mosque to read Qur'an (i'tikaf), reciting special supplications (du'a), and reflecting on the meaning of ... Read More
Suicide Attacks
Monday September 22, 2008
Saturday's suicide bombing at the Marriott Hotel in Pakistan was a horrible tragedy. It is hard to imagine that anyone could try to justify such an attack under Islamic ... Read More
Ramadan: The Half-Way Point
Monday September 15, 2008
It's hard to believe that Ramadan is already half over! As the end of the month approaches, we will enter the final ten days and Layla al-Qadar (Night of ... Read More
W.D. Muhammad (1933-2008)
Thursday September 11, 2008
The American Muslim community lost a historical figure this week with the passing of Imam W.D. Muhammad of Chicago. The son of Elijah Muhammad, Imam W.D. took over leadership ... Read More
Smoke-Free Month
Wednesday September 10, 2008
During Ramadan, smokers must refrain from cigarettes during the daylight hours. What a great opportunity to break the addiction for good! Many Muslim scholars believe smoking to be forbidden, as ... Read More
Is Ramadan Becoming Commercialized?
Friday September 5, 2008
A few years ago, I wrote an article here about the many benefits of Ramadan. I mentioned that the spiritual focus of the month stands in contrast to the ... Read More