What is Ramadan? Ramadan is the 9th month of the Islamic calendar. It commemorates and celebrates the first revelation of the Quran to Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). Fasting during Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam and Muslims look forward to its beginning every year. It is a spiritual cleanse that helps us connect …

In Islam there is no such thing as “Just a mom” – mother IS the top job. In a Muslim family, the mother is the most important person. A child in Islam is obliged to obey and fulfill the wishes of his mother before those of his father. Muslim children around the world are brought up on the idea that …

We often hear people say things like “I don’t know if I really believe in God but I do believe in a higher power”. Many people hesitate to say God because, to them, the word conjures this image of an old man with a long white beard in a robe floating on a cloud. You’ve probably seen this guy featured …