Opening: The Calendar My Father Kept on the Fridge For most of my childhood, our fridge had two calendars stuck to it with magnets — one from the local bank with Gregorian months, and one handwritten by my father listing…
The fourth month of the Islamic calendar is Rabi al-thani. It is also called Rabi al-Aakhir, concluding the spring season. Like other Islamic months, Rabi Al-Thani reflects the tradition of naming months based on seasons, weather or occasions during the…
Umrah is a sacred pilgrimage, second to Hajj. It is not required and obligatory as Hajj but is rich in divine rewards and unmatched blessings. The pilgrimage holds a deep and significant importance in the hearts of Muslims. Umrah is…
Among the sacred months of Islamic calendar, Rajab arrives as a season of reflection, preparation, and spiritual growth. The month doesn’t acquire your attention like Ramadan or Dhu al-Hijjah but it arrives so quietly and that’s the whole point. Shab…