Ramadan 1433 AH (2012) is approaching us. Muslims around the world will look for the first crescent moon to begin the fasting month of Ramadan. The astronomical new moon for Ramadan is on July 19, 2012 (Thursday) at 4:24 UT.… Continue Reading
As the month of Shaban 1433 AH approaching us, here is a PDF of the monthly islamic calendar available to download. The month of Sha’ban this year corresponds to 21 June 2012 to 19 July 2012 and has 29 days.… Continue Reading
Alhamdulillaah, the month of Rajab 1433 AH has been passing out and will soon be replaced with the month of Sha’ban. Because the islamic calendar is based on moon movement then the entry into new month is determined by when… Continue Reading
Ahmed was 11 years old when his mother (a single mom) dropped him off for his first Qirat lesson. I prefer that students (especially boys!) begin at an earlier age, which I explained to Ahmed. But Ahmed said that it… Continue Reading
Who has not known this man? Muhammad Ali, the legend on the boxing ring? While many know him as a world-class boxer, one of his daughter, Hana Ali, remember him as ‘Daddy’ with inspiring deeds and thoughts. One of the… Continue Reading
The Astronomical New Moon is on April 21, 2012 (Saturday) at 7:18 UT. On Saturday, April 21, it can not be seen anywhere in the world by naked eye. It is possible in North America that using telescope, it can… Continue Reading