Ramadan in Scandinavia
During the month of Ramadan, food and water are prohibited from dawn to dusk; so how do observant Muslims fast in regions, where there is no dawn or dusk, such as Scandinavia? … [Read more...]
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During the month of Ramadan, food and water are prohibited from dawn to dusk; so how do observant Muslims fast in regions, where there is no dawn or dusk, such as Scandinavia? … [Read more...]
New York Times takes a look at the ‘nuts & bolts’ of Ramadan. Who fasts longer and why? Is work productivity down? Are people happier? … [Read more...]
Despite the recent controversy involving activist Saba Ahmed and the conservative panel for the Heritage Foundation, Ms. Ahmed has written that being a Republican Muslim should not be considered an … [Read more...]
“I think the biggest thing is it debunks stereotypes,” declared a guest at Masjid AnNoor, a mosque in west Kendall, Florida, which for the first time this year has welcomed non-Muslim visitors during … [Read more...]
Terrific video segment from the Chicago Sun-Times featuring a local Muslim family's experiences during Ramadan -- everything from preparation for fasting to spiritual development. … [Read more...]
This year’s Ramadan, which involves fasting and increased prayer, coincides with the second round of the World Cup. The New York Times takes you through how it has affected Muslim players and fans … [Read more...]
For the first time in nearly twenty years, Ramadan and the knockout stage of matches for the World Cup occur simultaenously. How will Muslim players cope when they are supposed to be fasting from dawn … [Read more...]
Ireland, Denmark, and Luxembourg come in as the world's top three countries for best expressing the principles of Islam. What does this say about the so-called Muslim nations of the world? … [Read more...]
For the first time in Georgetown University's history, a Muslim-Hindu interfaith group has been formed. Students have reported even stronger connections with their own religion as they learn and … [Read more...]
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is promoting a message of interfaith unity with ads running on Washington DC buses; directly countering an anti-Muslim blogger’s distasteful ad … [Read more...]