While women may have more responsibilities in the sacred month, they also have more strength, writes Alayna Ahmad. The sacred month of Ramadan does not prescribe specific roles for men and women. Both are required to fast and make up any missed days. However, in general, Ramadan appears to be more challenging for women, especially those … Read more
Afia R Fitriati sums up the five pillars that make up the foundation of being a Muslim. Every activity of a Muslim can – and should – be an act of worship to God. There are five obligatory duties, also known as the five pillars of Islam, that are required of every Muslim as a framework … Read more
This year’s World Cup tournament will coincide with Ramadan – how will Muslim players handle it? By Beta Nisa. With Ramadan fast approaching, Muslims all over the world are preparing themselves – including Muslim football players who are competing in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. For that reason most football lineup optimizers – as shown here … Read more
The importance of sahur is well known, but the morning scramble can sometimes make for a less-than-ideal meal. Maryam Yusofsuggests five tips to make yours a balanced one. I’m not a morning person. Although I love Ramadan, I must admit that I’m not always excited to wake up for sahur and eat during the wee hours … Read more
During this month of trial, be extra cautious of how you take care of your body. By Shea Rasol. So you hope you’ll lose a couple of kilos because of fasting this Ramadan? Think again. If you had and still have these habits, chances are you won’t lose that nagging kilos you’ve been wanting to shed. … Read more