“How the year has flown!” my mother remarks. “In just a few weeks, Ramadan is starting.” I smile up at her over the rim of my tea cup. “You know, I have done all my samosas and pies already, now just a few more savories and we are ready, In sha Allah.” “But Ma”, I
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Don’t Stop Being Kind: The Small Things Are Greater than You Think
“You’ve become a doormat, Lilly! You let people walk all over you, drain you and use you! And because you have the memory of a tiny goldfish, you never know when enough is really ENOUGH! Think of yourself and stop being such a pushover!”
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Workdays in Ramadan: 7 Steps to Stay Sane and Spiritual
We spend a lot of time outside Ramadan looking forward to the month of fasting but then when it gets closer, fear starts kicking in, creating a lot of conflict within us. On one hand, we can’t wait for Ramadan to come and on the other hand we are petrified at the thought of the long day
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Ramadan Daily Dua Plan: When, How and What to Ask For
A year has passed since last Ramadan. It was a year filled with happiness, excitement, sorrow, grief, anxiety – an array of emotions created by the diverse set of events that happen in our lives. We warmly welcome each Ramadan as it is a time to escape from the preoccupation of dunya to focus on
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‘How I Plan to Spend My Ramadan’: Interview with Maryam Amirebrahimi
How do some of the most inspirational Muslim women view and spend Ramadan? To find out, ProductiveMuslim conducted an interview with the energetic, super-productive Sr. Maryam Amirebrahimi. Maryam received her Master’s in Education from UCLA. She holds a bachelor’s in Child and Adolescent Development from San Jose State University, where she served as the President of the Muslim Student
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How to Get Your Kids to Look Forward to and Love Ramadan
Ramadan is nearly upon us In sha Allah, and for those of us who are parents, the month brings with it a desire to imbibe a love and excitement in our children for fasting and the unique ibadah that comes with this month. In this article, I share my tips and advice on how to prepare
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