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Nightly Ramadan Reflections 4: Four Things to be Thankful For May 19, 2018

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Imam al-Sadiq (a) says in a tradition, "For every breath you take, a thousand thanks become incumbent upon you...and complete thankfulness is to sincerely repent your inability to convey the least amount of thanks."

What are the 4 most important things we should be thankful for, primarily during this blessed month of Ramadan?

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 3: Keep Striving May 19, 2018

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Keeping up with spirituality is incredibly difficult, but nonetheless, its important to stay in the game. Particularly for parents of young children, pregnant women, converts and new members to the community, we go through ups and downs when it comes to our relationship with God. This blessed month is an opportunity to stay the course and continue to work hard realizing that going through challenges is part of the process.

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 2: Reinventing Our Relationship with the Qur'an May 17, 2018

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For most people, the Qur'an is a book that is incredibly difficult to navigate through. During the holy month of Ramadan, we tend to listen and read the Qur'an a bit more, but building out a relationship with the book of God isn't only reading and memorizing its verses, but sitting back and contemplate its meaning.

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 1: The Month of Opportunity May 14, 2018

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The holy month of Ramadan is the month of prayers, fasting, charity, family, community--but above all, it is the month of opportunity. An opportunity to engage with God and an opportunity to cleanse our hearts and souls. The first episode briefly introduces the month of Ramadan and speaks to some of its merits as outlined by the Prophet Muhammad (s) and gives some perspectives into what we can do to maximize benefit during these nights.