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Becoming Pilgrims from Home
Dhul Hijjah Mubarak!!! How are you upping your game these blessed ten days? Well, I’ve actually entered a “game” to up my anty. I don’t even know what the prize is. Well, I do, actually. An increase in ibadah and inshAllah, with the proper intentions, reward from Allah. Yeah, I’m serious about competing this Dhul […]
Ramadan Mubarak!…and some Ramadan thoughts while I’m on blogiday…
August 1, 2011
So if you haven’t noticed how quiet it has been around here, yes, I’m on blogiday. I know, I know. I just had one in March/April, right? Well I firmly believe in the wonders of rejuvenation that a vacation brings. It’s not good to always be a workaholic (believe me, I know), PLUS, Ramadan is […]
Respected Rajab, Separated Sha’aban, and Really Hot Ramadan
June 27, 2011
As we exit the holy month of Rajab reflecting on the blessed anniversary of the Isra and Miraj on Tuesday night, we realize that Ramadan is only a month away. And this is going to be my first Ramadan experience in the summer…DC’s long summer days. But its okay, I’m actually looking forward to the […]
An Everyday Love Affair: A Commentary on Valentine’s Day
February 14, 2011
In light of the march of roses and hearts that have been stampeding the streets, I’ve been thinking a lot about love. But not just any kind of love–Divine Love. Sure, today is Valentine’s Day, but the last I checked there was no Saint Valentine in Islam or an Eid ul-Hob. But that doesn’t mean […]
The First Spring: Rabi ul Awwal
February 9, 2011
I feel spring fever coming on…did you go outside today? I did…it was beautiful. I bundled my daughter and myself up only to be met with the need to shed the gloves and wool scarf. We are now in the third Islamic month, Rabi al’ Awwal , which literally means the first spring. And what […]
The Yellow Month
February 2, 2011
I was originally going to call this post “mellow yellow”, but after researching the perverse history of that word (please don’t look it up–curiosity killed the cat!), I couldn’t bring myself to use it to describe an Islamic month. So “The Yellow Month” will just have to do. When I looked up this month, most […]
The New Year That Wasn’t Celebrated
January 2, 2011
Gradually, year by year, I’m getting less than enthusiastic to see that big, sparkly ball drop. Years ago, I used to make sure I got all my desserts ready and program my TV to go back and forth from various stations and countries ushering in the New Year to their own rhythms. Yep, I’d celebrate […]
Blessed Rajab
June 14, 2010
Greetings of peace and prosperity to you during this sacred month of Rajab! There are 4 sacred months in the Islamic year: Muharram, Dhul Qa’idah, Dhul Hijjah, and Rajab. One may find many things on Rajab when using a search engine, but sadly most of the “get up and worship” statements don’t have any strong, […]
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