Shahadah in Ramadan

Then I prayed, in the manner I had since childhood, with my head bowed and my hands folded. I don't remember exactly what I said, but I know it was a fervent wish to be guided. Later, still not able to sleep, I sat down and wrote a letter to my minister...More>>

By Jamilah Kolocotronis

Is It Safe to Fast? Anna’s Ramadan Diary (Part 3)

One of the things that I have found interesting so far is the reaction of non-Muslims. Fasting is seen as a big deal. A non-Muslim acquaintance of mine found out that I was fasting and was curious...More>>

By Anna Lee

Thirst and the Tranquility of Prayers... Anna’s Ramadan Diary: (Part 2)

As part of our focus on new Muslims and their experiences, IslamOnline.net asked a recent convert to Islam to record her experience with her first Ramadan on a weekly basis. Read Anna’s diary and follow her progress as she fasts Ramadan for the first time.......More>>

By Anna Lee

Great Expectations? Anna’s Ramadan Diary: (Part 1)

I’m feeling both very excited and anxious. I’m excited because this is my first Ramadan. I’m also excited as I’ve been reading a lot about what Ramadan is all about through the many stories (hadiths) and religious writings. Ramadan, I’ve learnt, is not just about fasting… this is just a part of it....More>>

By Anna Lee

Loneliness and Marriage in Ramadan

It is true that fasting is an individual act; however, breaking the fast and sharing iftars along with performing the Tarawih Prayer are things that are usually done collectively....More>>

By Aisha Robertson

Ramadan With and Without Others

One day my roommates told me that they had invited a bunch of other Malaysian sisters over for breakfast the next day. “You’re having guests at three o’clock in the morning?” I asked incredulously… More>>

By Ælfwine Mischler

Ramadan Visitors

I remember my first Ramadan with a sense of peace and also fondness at the humor of the wonderful, sad, and happy experience. Looking back I am amazed that I made it through without mistakes and didn’t have 30 days of fasting to make up after Ramadan… More>>

By Linda D. Delgado (Widad)

A Blessing Wrapped in Endurance

Because of my worries I made “test fasts” during the summer months leading up to Ramadan. For long days I went without food and water and wondered… More>>

By Noureldin

Before I Became a Muslim

The first Ramadan I fasted I was not actually a Muslim. I had been researching the religion for approximately a year when Ramadan came around. After researching about Islam I became increasingly interested… More>>

By Sarah Allen