After a month of purifications, Eid ul-Fitr marks a joyous time of celebration for Muslims everywhere. Jacqui Menard asks, ‘What’s Eid like for you?’ Celebrated from the very first morning of the Islamic month of Shawal, Eid is about giving thanks as well as celebrating with friends and family, thus marking the successful conclusion to the holy … Read more
Having converted the day before the fasting month, Theresa Corbin recalls how she had to figure it all out on her own. “Ash-hadu an la ilaha ilallah, wa ash-hadu an la Muhammad Rasulullah,” I said for the first time on the evening of November 16, 2001. It was the evening in which Ramadan began that year. “Oh, … Read more
Several mobile apps have arrived in the marketplace recently to help Muslims find their potential partners. Has this digital age empowered the mipsters of today, or has it blurred the lines of Islam? “For many Muslims who have grown up in the West, dating and getting married can be challenging. Determined to find love on … Read more
You no longer have to keep ironing your scarves. Try these tips for hassle-free hijab upkeep. By Shea Rasol. The idea of a hijab that you never have to iron again sounds like a dream. Who hasn’t dreamt of heading out the door in a jiffy, without a crease in sight? Here’s how you can minimise … Read more
Keep your lips moistened with these lip balms. By Shea Rasol. With the weather wreaking havoc lately, fasting just got a lot harder. Days can get scorching hot, causing the body to get dehydrated. Apart from keeping yourself hydrated with fluids, you also need to protect your delicate skin on the lips. Lip balls For those looking for something … Read more