Islamic Lifestyle

The engines of the soul are just warming up. Across the world, from the illuminated minarets of Makkah to the neighborhoods of Sokoto, hearts have shifted into a different rhythm. Not the rhythm of appetite. The rhythm of intention. Day 1 is rarely dramatic. It’s usually awkward. The sleep is short. The hunger feels loud. The tongue…

The first day of Ramadan has arrived a gift not granted to everyone. We have been chosen to witness it, and that alone is a mercy worth reflecting on. Day one is not about perfection. It is about intention. It is about consciously returning to Allah with sincerity, humility, and purpose. The hunger we feel softens pride. The thirst…

The Sultanate Council Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, in conjunction with the National Moonsighting Committee, received reports from various Moonsighting Committees across the country confirming the sighting of the new moon of Ramadan 1447AH on Tuesday, 17th February 2026, corresponding to the 29th day of Sha’aban 1447AH. His…

The crescent moon has been sighted in Saudi Arabia, marking the beginning of Ramadan 1447 tonight. Meanwhile, Muslims in Nigeria await the official announcement from the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa'ad Abubakar, who serves as the supreme leader of Muslims in Nigeria and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for…

As Ramadan approaches, sometimes the most powerful preparation is not a long checklist it is a sincere du‘a. Tonight, pause for a moment. Raise your hands. Speak with humility. Allahumma ballighna Ramadan wa a’inna ‘ala siyamihi wa qiyamihi. “O Allah, allow us to reach Ramadan and help us to fast it and stand in…

Ramadan is the month in which the Qur’an was revealed to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. That alone tells you what this month is centered around. Fasting is powerful. Charity is beautiful. Night prayer is uplifting. But the Qur’an is the heartbeat of Ramadan. Yet many people enter the month with unrealistic goals. They plan to finish the…

Ramadan is approaching, and many people are preparing their fasting goals, Qur’an targets, and charity plans. All of that is important. But there is one foundation that cannot be ignored: salah. Without strong prayer, Ramadan becomes little more than managed hunger. Fasting was prescribed to build taqwa, a deep awareness of Allah. Salah…

By: Adedeji Adenike Ramadan is almost here, and preparation is not only spiritual  it is practical as well. What we eat during suhoor and iftar affects our energy, focus, and even our ability to stand comfortably in Taraweeh. The goal is not to create complicated menus or unrealistic diet plans. The goal is balance  …