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A Vietnamese woman embraced Islam because the concept of fasting appealed to her
Isn’t it amazing how different concepts in Islam appeal to different kinds of people. Some get moved by the concept of God in Islam being so simple to understand, some at the charity, others at the scientific miracles and then there’s those with the concept of Ramadan. Vietnamese Nur Alisha Nguyen Thi Phuong Lam decided […] More
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in Heartwarming
Hyundai Korean CEO had joined Muslim employees by fasting in Ramadan, awed by their dedication to the religion
Mong Hyun Yoon, CEO of Korean automobile company Hyundai, had released a heartfelt letter wishing his Muslim employees a happy Ramadan as reported by Malaysian Digest. He addressed the letter to his employees in the Hyundai Assan Otomotive Sanayi (HAOS), Hyundai’s longest-serving plant outside of Korea located in Izmit, Turkey. He decided to join his […] More
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The Story of the Day of Arafah Began When Jinns and Dinosaurs Inhabited the Earth
Once upon a time, long before the existence of Man, when dinosaurs roamed freely, jinns inhabited the Earth. The jinn would fight each other in wars that would last centuries. It was around this time when one of the most remarkable conversations in history took place. Allāh (God) notified the angels of His intention to […] More
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5 Dos and Don’ts during the First 10 Days of Dhul Hijjah – The Best Days of the Year
The first ten days of the month of Dhul Hijjah are many a times under-looked and not paid much attention to, when in fact these ten days are the best ten days of the year! Yes even greater than the days of Ramadan! Subhan’Allah. And yet many of us treat these ten days lightly, thinking […] More
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A Letter From A Japanese Muslim Prisoner Who Embraced Islam Last Year
A letter was recently spotted from a Japanese prisoner who embraced Islam last year, whilst inside the prison cell. Subhan Allah, indeed guidance from Allah can reach no matter where one is. The brother stated how he managed to fast the whole month of Ramadan this year, his first time ever, again inside the prison. Here […] More
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A Man Travelled To 60 Countries In 4 Years And Found Islam On His Way
Four years ago he decided to leave his home and live his dream to travel the world. Among the countries that he has been to are: Turkey, Indonesia, Albania and Malaysia. It all started as a trip to live one’s own dream. He shared his trip with family and friends through postcards, which created popularity […] More
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in Europe
18-year-old British Non-Muslim Fasts The Whole Of Ramadan
The summer’s Ramadan fasts have been long and testing but one non-Muslim has taken them all in his stride! Lewis Todd, aged 18 who works at Bootstrap Enterprises in Blackburn decided to fast on the first day of Ramadan just to experience what fellow workers and friends at his office were going through. “I thought […] More
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10 evidence-based facts of the benefits of intermittent fasting
When Muslims observe the fasting month of Ramadan or voluntary fasts (such as fasting the 3 middle days of the lunar month and fasting on Mondays and Thursdays), in which eating and drinking is restricted to sunset till dusk as they are commanded by Allah to observe fasts, many wonder if such a practice is detrimental or beneficial […] More
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Ramadan Ban and Restrictions on 10 Million Muslim Uyghurs in Xinjiang by Atheist Chinese Communist Party
Ramadan has started on a soar note for the 10 million strong mostly Muslim Uyghur minority in northwest China. The government has been reported by AFP to mark the start of Ramadan with its customary ban on civil servants, students and children from taking part in fasting, government websites said as the blessed month started […] More
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5 Dos and 5 Don’ts in Ramadan
Ramadan is the mother of all months. It is the best month in which the first verses of the best book of guidance were revealed to the best man by the best angel for the best nation. It is the most awaited month for Muslims all over the world for it brings with it an […] More
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in Asia
China says won’t interfere with Muslim rituals during Ramadan in Xinjiang
BEIJING: China’s government won’t interfere with fasting and other standard religious activities in the traditionally Muslim region of Xinjiang during the Islamic month of Ramadan that begins this month, officials said on Thursday. This comes after villagers in Uyghur were forced to spy on their Muslim neighbours to see if they are fasting. And other […] More
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5 Common Questions About Ramadan Asked By Non-Muslims
Every year, the biggest religious month, the month of Ramadan is observed by majority of the Muslims all over the world and each year we find Non-Muslims querying similar questions. Here are the common five: 1. What is Ramadan? Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is one of the five pillars […] More