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

In this short video, Sheikh Muhammad Alnaqwi talks about sahur; the time for eating the pre-dawn meal and the time of imsak, i.e. when we should stop eating and drinking in Ramadan.

What Is the Time for Taking Sahur?

Are you overwhelmed? Are you nervous about the countdown to Ramadan? Is this your first time fasting during the Holy Month? How can I get ready?

Ramadan Countdown for New Muslims

Imagine for a moment that it's raining. It is pouring, in fact. And imagine that you are inside your house, watching as it falls. But imagine that there is something very different about this rain. It is unlike any other you've ever seen. On this day, it is not raining water. It is raining something much more precious to you. Imagine that on this day it is raining hundred dollar bills.

Ramadan: Raining with Mercy

If you want to improve yourself, get closer to Allah, develop your relationship with Him and with others, the time has almost come. Sheikh Ahmad Saad is sending a message to us to prepare for the month of Ramadan.

Three Top Tips to Prepare for Ramadan