New Reverts’ Christmas Dilemma

How could a new Muslim go through New Year festivities and rise to the occasion? How could they ...

Etiquette and Legal Rulings of the `Eid Day

There are certain acts of worship and etiquettes Muslims should observe on those days to expres ...

Objectives of Fasting and Ramadan

Objectives of Fasting and Ramadan

Discussing the objectives of our actions is an important thing because to do so is to discuss t ...

New Muslims on Thanksgiving

What is thanksgiving? What’s it truly about? Is it allowed for a Muslim to celebrate it? How? I ...

merry christmas

Muslims and Merry Christmas Wishes

Is it permissible to wish my non-Muslim co-workers, friends, and family “Merry Christmas”? Shou ...

Halloween

New Muslims and Halloween

One of the problems faced by new Muslims is the issue of different celebrations held throughout ...

connected to qur'an

8 Tips to Stay Connected to the Qur’an After Ramadan

Do you feel as your life lacks something after Ramadan? What is the real cause of this feeling? ...

What is `Eid Al-Fitr?

`Eid Al-Fitr: Prayer and Celebrations

The first morning after Ramadan is the beginning of a very unique, jolly day with religious and ...

Eid Al-Fitr: A Day of Joy

The end of Ramadan ushers in one of two major celebrations in the Islamic calendar. A day of fe ...

`Eid is a time to display the favors of Allah.

Muslims on the Day of `Eid Al-Fitr

What are the etiquettes of `Eid Al-Fitr? What is recommended in offering `Eid Prayer? Is it rec ...

Post Ramadan

New Muslims Filling Post-Ramadan Emptiness

Should we wait till next Ramadan to be better Muslims and become spiritually elevated? What sho ...

shawwal eid

Shawwal & the First Festive Moments of `Eid

Once the very first sliver new crescent of Shawwal has been spotted millions of Muslims around ...

Approaching Ramadan

Approaching Ramadan

As we eagerly anticipate the beginning of the Blessed Month of Ramadan, the staff of Zaytuna In ...

Non-Musim Feasts

Muslims & Non-Muslim Feasts

Islam places great importance on kind treatment and social ties, not to mention one’s family an ...

Martin Lejeune

German Journalist, Martin Lejeune, Accepts Islam on `Eid Al-Fitr

German journalist Martin Lejeune came forward to announce his reversion to Islam, pronouncing s ...

first eid

A Day of Celebration: My First Eid

Regent's Park Mosque in London, or London Central Mosque as it is more properly known, played a ...

fasting

Fasting From One’s Desires

While Muslims all over the world wait eagerly for the yearly coming of Ramadan, yet, harder sti ...

The Secret of Fasting in Ramadan

Fasting is not purely intended for deprivation of food and drink and lawful sexual relations. I ...

Fast of Ramadan: A Way of Life

Fasting is one of the pillars of Islam. But why do we fast during Ramadan? in this video a numb ...

Ramadan: A Blessed Month of a Special Nature

A Blessed Month of a Special Nature

Fasting in the month of Ramadan is one of the five pillars upon which the structure of Islam is ...