Over 3000 Muslim athletes competed in the Olympics earlier this summer and at the same time it was Ramadan. Like thousands of my constituents in Leicester, many of those athletes will have observed the fast. With this in mind this year I wanted to make an effort to appreciate Ramadan on a much deeper and indeed personal level.

Why I Spent a Day Fasting This Ramadan and What I Learnt

Ramadan is the month in which Muslims observe the obligatory fast which has been prescribed by God on those who believe in Him as it was prescribed on previous nations. In this Special Folder, we will focus on fasting and its related issues.

All About Ramadan (1433/2012)

Muslims celebrate Eid, following a month-long fast of Ramadan. Here are some photos of Eid celebrations from around the world.

[Photos] Eid Celebrations Around the World

Dr. Bilal Philips, Founder and Chancellor of Islamic Online University presents a series of lectures during his I`tikaf at Masjid Abu Ad-Darda, Doha, Qatar. He explains the principles of I`tikaf in general and other issues such as bathroom and eating etiquettes; purification, the life of some of the Companions of the Prophet, and the significance of the Qur'an and Sunnah.

Islamic Online University Insights: Lectures on I`tikaf

In Ramadan Reminder Day 23, Sheikh Yasir Qadhi comments on the beautiful names of Allah as reflected in Surat al-Hashr.

Ramadan Reminder Day 23

In Ramadan Reminder Day 21, Sheikh Yasir Qadhi gives some tips on the etiquette of making du`aa' (supplication).

Ramadan Reminder Day 21

"In the Shade of Ramadan" is an annual online video series that is produced by MAS Youth during the month of Ramadan every year. It is a series of educational and motivational reflections on the month of Ramadan featuring various speakers across the country. This year's season will feature 15 episodes (an episode every other day) with the theme: "Racing to Allah."

In the Shade of Ramadan (5) Episode 12: Overcoming Our Whims

"In the Shade of Ramadan" is an annual online video series that is produced by MAS Youth during the month of Ramadan every year. It is a series of educational and motivational reflections on the month of Ramadan featuring various speakers across the country. This year's season will feature 15 episodes (an episode every other day) with the theme: "Racing to Allah."

In the Shade of Ramadan (5) Episode 11: Overcoming Obstacles

This year's reflections will be on the lives of scholars. Living up to the objectives of fasting requires that we be in the Company of the Righteous. This is where the title of the series comes from. Sheikh Ahmed Saad has chosen ten great scholars each of whom is known as an icon of a specific science. In this episode, Sheikh Ahmed Saad looks into the life of Imam Ad-Dardir.

Ramadan Reflection (10): Imam Ad-Dardir

In Ramadan Reminder Day 20, Sheikh Yasir Qadhi comments on importance of and how to make du`aa' (supplication).

Ramadan Reminder Day 20

In Ramadan Reminder Day 19, Sheikh Yasir Qadhi comments on the 5 things only Allah knows and talks about Laylat al-Qadr.

Ramadan Reminder Day 19

In Ramadan Reminder Day 17, Sheikh Yasir Qadhi goes over the importance of Prayer in Islam.

Ramadan Reminder Day 17

This year's reflections will be on the lives of scholars. Living up to the objectives of fasting requires that we be in the Company of the Righteous. This is where the title of the series comes from. Sheikh Ahmed Saad has chosen ten great scholars each of whom is known as an icon of a specific science. In this episode, Sheikh Ahmed Saad looks into the life of Sibawayh.

Ramadan Reflections (9): Sibawayh

In Ramadan Reminder Day 18, Sheikh Yasir Qadhi discusses why Muslims pray the way they do and explains some of the movements and statements of the prayer.

Ramadan Reminder Day 18

This year's reflections will be on the lives of scholars. Living up to the objectives of fasting requires that we be in the Company of the Righteous. This is where the title of the series comes from. Sheikh Ahmed Saad has chosen ten great scholars each of whom is known as an icon of a specific science. In this episode, Sheikh Ahmed Saad looks into the life of Ibn Al-Jazari.

Ramadan Reflections (8): Ibn Al-Jazari

This year's reflections will be on the lives of scholars. Living up to the objectives of fasting requires that we be in the Company of the Righteous. This is where the title of the series comes from. Sheikh Ahmed Saad has chosen ten great scholars each of whom is known as an icon of a specific science. In this episode, Sheikh Ahmed Saad looks into the life of Ibn Khaldun.

Ramadan Reflections (7): Ibn Khaldun

"In the Shade of Ramadan" is an annual online video series that is produced by MAS Youth during the month of Ramadan every year. It is a series of educational and motivational reflections on the month of Ramadan featuring various speakers across the country. This year's season will feature 15 episodes (an episode every other day) with the theme: "Racing to Allah."

In the Shade of Ramadan (5) Episode 9: Love for the Sake of Allah

Join Imam Mohamed Magid, Dr. Jasser Auda, and Guest Scholars every Ramadan evening at 7 PM to listen to their reflections on the part of the Quran that will be recited in Taraweeh prayer that night.

Qur’an Reflections

In Ramadan Reminder Day 16, Sheikh Yasir Qadhi comments of the story of Prophet Moses and al-Khidr as reflected in Surat Al-Kahf.

Ramadan Reminder Day 16

In Ramadan Reminder Day 15, Sheikh Yasir Qadhi comments of the theory of evolution and what Muslims believe about creation as reflected in Surat Al-Hijr.

Ramadan Reminder Day 15