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What journaling the 99 names of Allah has taught me

JOURNALING THE 99 NAMES OF ALLAH

Reflecting on the 99 names of Allah is a deeply spiritual and introspective experience for Muslims. This ramadan, I made it a goal to reflect and journal my thoughts on these names. Interestingly, the 99 names of Allah is also known as Asma al-Husna...

Azumi- Ramadan in Ghana

AZUMI: THE MOON HAS BEEN SIGHTED IN GHANA

Azumi is the local parlance for Ramadan. It is originally a Hausa word but has made its way to many communities and tribes in Ghana. Azumi or fasting has different names in different languages. “Kyiri wia” in twi. A woman shares her...

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SIX MUSLIM PODCAST FOR YOUR PLAYLIST

Reading is a great way to learn the deen, however, it does not come easily to everyone. A good alternative to supplement your learning is listening to Muslim Podcast. Compiling this list has been exhaustive because there are so many beneficial...

Five books to read in Ramadan

FIVE BOOKS TO READ IN RAMADAN

I am sharing five books to read in Ramadan for the enthusiasts. However, it is important that I invite more people to join the reading club. The month of Ramadan will be with us in a few days, In Shaa Allah and as Muslims this is not just a month of...

7 simple ways to support Muslims in Ramadan.

7 simple ways to support Muslims in Ramadan

The most spiritually uplifting tradition and ritual practice Muslims enjoy is Ramadan. While there are many resources for Muslims on how to effectively plan for Ramadan, there isn’t as much information out there for well-meaning non-muslims on...

Muslim representation: A Pyrrhic victory

Muslim Representation: A pyrrhic victory?

Muslims are questioning representation following the mostly bad media portrayal we receive in the news, movies and on social media. From Europe to Africa, from sports to medicine, Muslims, especially Muslim women in hijab face a lot of...