Archive for September, 2010

6Sep
2010

Say As’salaam Wa’laykum to that New Brother or Sister at the Masjid

As a revert many things are new, intimidating, and often frustrating. From learning to say “As’ Salaamu Alaykum” properly to memorizing the number of rakaat for each individual prayer, it can be exhausting! But there is one thing that most reverts look forward to and that’s the opportunity to set foot in a real mosque. I remember my first trip to a mosque, it was Ramadan and I was trying to figure out what to wear. I didn’t want to [...]

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6Sep
2010

Some amazing shots by the Boston Globe on Ramadan


Full gallery can be found here Full gallery can be found here http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2010/08/ramadan_2010.html

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3Sep
2010

myRamadan: An Islamic Center’s Strategy to Restore Order

It is a Saturday evening and your racing endorphins put you on the edge as you prepare to attend your first ever Qiyam-Al-Layl, a Sunnah (tradition) of the Prophet (peace be upon him) and his companions to stand up in worship all night long. You napped during the day just to get the energy to stay awake during this night. You are excited and pumped up for what was promised to you in those emails. But what they didn’t advertise [...]

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