Days of Eid Blog

Ramadan has much more to it than the physical fast. It is also a time of self-care: 

rejuvenation, healing, and growth. As Muslims, we have a duty to take care of our physical and mental health by taking time to reflect and purify our hearts

Eid al Adha is about more than just slaughtering sheep, or remembering the sacrificial components of our holiday. It’s also about the importance of having tawakkul in the Master Plan of Allah (SWT). 

For some people, due to illness or other factors, participating in Ramadan fasts isn't an option. Heba Subeh author of Maymunah's Musings offers some wisdom about the guilt that comes with not being able to fast.

“I can’t remember when and how I learned how to pray. I don’t even know who taught me.” To which he responded, “You learned by watching.”