The last ten nights of Ramadan are upon us and I am sure all of us are aware of the virtues of these blessed nights. Here is a list of some actions Prophet Muhammad used to partake in during these last nights as a reminder to all of us because Allah says in the Holy Qur’an: “And remind for verily, the reminding benefits the believers.” (51:55)

Etiquette of the Prophet in the last ten nights: abstain from sexual desires, practice i’tikaaf, and even seclude himself from his wives.
Al-Bukhari and Muslim record from Aisha that during the last ten [...]

When I was gardening with my mother in the front yard, planting blooming flowers or slender vines, my hands were getting the worst of it.  The result of our efforts was magnificent – or as magnificent as we could make it – and our hard work paid off.  Each morning we would have an evolving garden to look forward to.  However, at the completion of our task, we found our hands covered with mud and nails darkened with the result of our labor.  Without doubt, I was not going to march in, prop open the fridge, take out the leftovers, [...]

Among its many accomplishments, the Islamic Empire was also renowned worldwide for its incredible textile and blacksmith industries. Textiles characterized by rich colors and details, and steel that was notorious for its matchless precision, characterized the quality and marvelousness of Islamic creations that later civilizations aspired to recreate with little success.
Byzantine and Sasanian served as the building blocks for the evident rise of the textile industry in the early Islamic period.  Textiles were common in wealthy households in the forms of clothing, household furnishings, and forms of portable residence.   Alongside, the ongoing trade was directly affecting this industry.  The items [...]

Are you feeling a little distant this first week of Ramadan?  Do you feel as if you have not accomplished much during the blessed month?  Without doubt, I can assure you that you are not the only one.  Sometimes we have programmed ourselves in the first few days to merely fast and then break it with our lips muttering the supplication almost nonchalantly.  Or perhaps our problems reside in attending schools and colleges or starting that new career we have been waiting for.  The time required for other activities takes too much energy out of us, leaving us feeling fatigued [...]

Transform your mood! Take joy in the new holiday spirit. Remember that Allah is all around you this month; He administers your rewards Himself and He is Most Gracious!
Use this month to change yourself for the better. Lessen your bad habits and deeds, and try to increase and improve your good ones. Undertake a new program for yourself that will bring you closer to Allah . Every night before you go to sleep, review your day in your mind and think about everything good and bad you did that day. Ask Allah for forgiveness [...]

Since Ramadan is right around the corner, I decided to share some bits and pieces with you ladies regarding this holy month. This month is literally a gift from Allah , it’s a chance to cleanse your soul from all the sins that you may have made during the year. We should all be prepared to welcome it with an open heart.
The month of Ramadan carries such great importance, for it was the month when the Islam’s holy book was sent down from up above.
The Holy Quran says: “Ramadan is the month in which we sent down the Holy [...]