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14Aug
2012

Ramadan Away from Home: Fasting in Santa Barbara

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Ramadan Away from Home: Fasting in Santa Barbara

I am indeed a stranger in a strange land. It is nothing like the Ramadan that I’m used to. Yet, despite the environment that I find myself in, I have actually been quite blessed this Ramadan.

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15Jun
2012

“50 Rules” for Muslim Brothers and Sisters Part 2

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“50 Rules” for Muslim Brothers and Sisters Part 2

This is Part 2 of the “50 Rules” for Muslim Brothers and Sisters the author created after being inspired by another blogger’s list of life rules compiled for his daughter and son.

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12May
2012

“50 Rules” for Muslim Brothers and Sisters Part 1

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“50 Rules” for Muslim Brothers and Sisters Part 1

I stumbled upon the blog of an optimistically realistic father that compiles a list of 50 rules/tips for his son and daughter, who had just graduated high school and were preparing to enter college. Here are my 50 rules for my brothers and sisters.

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6Sep
2010

Some amazing shots by the Boston Globe on Ramadan

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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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13Aug
2010

myRamadan: Family and Community Bonding

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Amelia’s story |  Samina’s story |  Hana’s story |  Sumaya’s story |  Alia’s story by Samina Mohammad Since I live in a college town in Indiana, Ramadan and Eid is the time when my community comes together to help the college students feel part of a family. The mosque has daily iftars for them and each family would be responsible for cooking for a particular day. We have about 15 families that contribute and the MSA brothers come to our [...]

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1Nov
2009

Little Omar and the Eid Party

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It was a cold December morning. Trees had already lost their leaves and were being hugged by a chilly breeze. A yellow coat had swept over the grass in the front and backyards. Clouds of fog had built up above the tub and under the shower. The fragrance of shampoo and soap mixed with shaving cream filled the air. I finished the Eid shower rituals and went back to the bedroom to wake up my wife. It was Eid morning. [...]

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