There are just a few months left until Ramadan. Last year, this blog hosted the “Early Bird Challenge”. While it’s not being repeated this year, the series isn’t really time-specific, so for those looking to get an earlier start on Ramadan prep, feel free to browse through the series and use whatever will benefit you. … More Ramadan reminder
Here in South Africa, it’s the 27th night of Ramadan – popularly referred to as ‘Laylatul Qadr’; even though there is absolutely NO certainty that the 27th night is indeed this auspicious occasion. ANY of the odd nights of the last 10 may be Laylatul Qadr – so it’s wiser to treat each odd night … More 27th Night Syndrome
Many times in life, we build expectations about how certain future events should be. We make our plans and get excited…and then things turn out totally differently. And when things don’t go the way we wanted, it’s easy to become disillusioned and feel like all is lost. Recently, it almost happened to me. You see: … More (D)ramadan
Following on from last year’s stories of the Prophets theme, Mufti Ismail Menk is back in South Africa this Ramadan (in Polokwane this time). The theme of his talks this year is seerah (the life of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.w). You can find the videos and audios at Muslim Central If you know of any … More Mufti Menk 2012 Ramadan series
Although the Ramadan 2012 Early Bird Challenge focused intensely on specific areas of preparation, it’s also important to do more general planning for the month – such as outlining the kind of schedule you’d like to keep, along with listing other areas you want to work on and actions you’d like to take forward beyond … More Ramadan 2012 planning: Downloadable template and resources
With just one month to go until Ramadan, insha-Allah everyone is gearing up to welcome this blessed annual visitor. If you’ve been with this series so far, insha-Allah you’re well on track to make the most of the coming month. But if not, there’s still time to put in some prep work. You can still … More Ramadan 2012: The Early Bird Challenge 5
Ramadan is almost here, and by now, your local ulama and others might have started reminding you of the need to prepare early for it – so that you can start the month in full gear already (or at least better than starting from zero). But if you’ve been with the Early Bird series so … More Ramadan 2012: The Early Bird Challenge 4
With just three months left until Ramadan, if you’ve participated in this series so far, your journey towards improvement should be well underway – even if it’s going very slowly (and that’s OK!). We began with salaah in part 1, then moved on to dua in part 2. While those are both very spiritual topics, … More Ramadan 2012: The Early Bird Challenge 3
Following up from part 1, we now continue our journey to prepare early for Ramadan 2012. At this point, we have – insha-Allah – about four months left until the whole (Muslim) world begins this most auspicious month. But if you’re taking up this Early Bird Challenge, you’re eager to get a head start on … More Ramadan 2012: The Early Bird Challenge part 2
To fully benefit from a great opportunity, you need to prepare for it – and the more thorough the preparation the better. As Muslims, we have an annual event that serves as a tremendous opportunity to gather rewards and effect permanent, positive changes in our lives that will help us draw closer and closer to … More Ramadan 2012: The Early Bird Challenge
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