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POST-RAMADAN GOALS
The celebrations have come to an end, our special clothes tucked away and we’re starting to get used to eating during the day again. However, as Ramadan, and Eid-ul-Fitr depart for another year, we’re faced with a new challenge. How can we take what we’ve learnt during such a blessed month, and sustain it so that our lives as Muslims can improve throughout the year? It’s crucial for your faith to achieve sustained growth that you take all the lessons you’ve learnt during Ramadan and look to build on them. So whether you had been reading the Quran everyday, or learning new surahs, making extra prayers, doing addition dhikr or…
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A Grand Iftar We’ll Never Forget
Communities gather virtually to contribute to IRUSA’s emergency aid Islamic Relief USA held its first-ever “virtual” Grand Iftar on April 26. Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the large in-person gathering was unable to take place at a hotel in the D.C.-area as it normally would. While the format was different, the program nonetheless provided viewers/guests an evening of enlightenment, reflection, and several opportunities to support various organization programs around the world. Projects in countries where Islamic Relief has a rather large footprint were highlighted, including Pakistan, Palestine, Syria, and Yemen. Anwar Khan, president and cofounder of IRUSA, talked about the need to support immediate and long-term programs in Pakistan, particularly Balochistan and Rawalpindi,…
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EID DURING QUARANTINE
Ramadan is sadly coming to a close, the end of a blessed month for another year. However, with the end of Ramadan, comes another reason to celebrate…EID!!! This year, as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to disrupt our usual routine, this Eid will certainly be one that many of us will never forget. Whilst we can’t follow our usual traditions of going to the mosque for Eid prayer or visiting friends and family. There are still many things that we can do to ensure that this Eid is memorable for the right reasons. That’s why at Islamic Relief USA, we’ve come up with tips to Insha’Allah make your Eid-ul-Fitr special. Dress…
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Community Support
As Ramadan begins to draw to a close, we’re reminded of the current situation that has affected all of us. The Covid-19 pandemic continues to have a devastating impact all over the world, as well as in our communities. At Islamic Relief USA, we recognise the importance of supporting our communities through this challenging period so that Insha’Allah, we bounce back from this with as little repercussions as possible. It is only by sticking together that we will be able to do so, that’s why we’ve come up with some ways that you can help your community during this time. Be mindful This one is pretty obvious, but we figure…
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LAST 10 NIGHTS LIVE PROGRAM
Laylatul Qadr is fast approaching and we all want to make the most of the abundance of blessings and rewards on offer. That’s why at Islamic Relief USA we’re hosting live shows every night, during the last 10 nights of this Ramadan. Specifically created with you in mind, so that you can maximise this incredibly special time. During the last 20 days of Ramadan, we’ve been hosting our live show The Ten, over on our live channel. Our esteemed hosts have featured. Heba Al-Heddad Abelrahman Murphy Marwa Aly Suhaib Webb Maryam Amir Rania Awaad So far, Alhamdulillah, they’ve been covering the themes of mercy, forgiveness and salvation. Also, for your…
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THE NIGHT OF POWER
THE NIGHT OF POWER. Laylatul Qadr (The Night of Power) is considered to be the holiest night of the year, a night where Muslims across the globe stay awake to remember Allah, and all the wonderful blessings that he has bestowed upon us. As well as to reflect and seek forgiveness from Allah for any misdeeds and misgivings that may have befallen us. Laylatul Qadr is an opportunity for Muslims everywhere to find peace and solitude, and to connect with Allah. Although believed to be on the 27th night of Ramadan, it is narrated in Bukhari that the Night of Power is during the last 10 days, on one of…
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10 things for the last 10 days of Ramadan
The last 10 days of Ramadan are here, can you believe it? It feels like the last 20 days have just flown by. True to the Muslim spirit, it’s been so inspiring to see that despite the Covid-19 pandemic uncertainty. We are all united by our trust in Allah, and our commitment to carrying out a successful Ramadan. As we enter into the end zone, the culmination of all that we have worked for this Ramadan is upon us. It’s time to make the most of it and maximise the blessings that are available to us during the incredibly special time of Ramadan. So that’s why, at Islamic Relief USA,…
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Pandemic
We know that Ramadan is a special time, a spiritual blessing. A time for reflection, for charity and sacrifice. A chance for us to strengthen our connection with Allah and to connect with those we love. However, this Ramadan, we have been faced with challenges that we’ve not had to face before. Challenges that have required our faith in Allah, and our charitable spirit more than ever. At Islamic Relief USA, we wanted to take a look at just how this Ramadan has been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. With mosques shut, and social gatherings banned, for many, it may feel like the Ramadan spirit has been dampened. However, true…
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ITIKAF AT HOME
As we enter into the final 10 days of Ramadan, our level of reflection heightens as we approach the most blessed time, of the most blessed month. This is a time where we can seek additional spiritual knowledge, look to become even closer to Allah, and further purify our mind and soul during this hallowed month. For many of us, this means relocating to our nearest mosque to carry out Itikaf, a chance for us to seal ourselves off from the outside world. Devoting our time solely to the worship of Allah, amongst other likeminded believers. However, this year, as we all know, we have been faced with a Ramadan…
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My Ten Nights
As we reach the final third of Ramadan, this is where we get to the crescendo. The last 10 nights of Ramadan are packed full of opportunities for us to attain blessings and rewards from Allah swt. It could be from making special dua’as, performing voluntary prayers or it could be through dedicated remembrance of Allah by doing some dhikr. All whilst keeping an eye out for Laylatul Qadr. It was stated the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said that, “Whoever spends the night of Lailatul Qadr in prayer out of faith and in the hope of reward, will be forgiven his previous sins.” Another way to maximise the rewards that are…
