#ramadan

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[suhyla]

The beginning of Surah Taha is full of Musa repeating that he was afraid and Allah would reassure him by telling him not to worry because He was with him.

In Surah Al Shuara, when the story of Musa reaches its climax with Bani Israel between the army of Pharaoh and the sea, Musa was the one that called out with confidence, “No, My Lord is with me and He will guide me!” He had already seen time and time again that whoever relies on Allah, Allah makes a way out for him. That no harm could ever touch him without Allah’s permission. That often, the things we’re most afraid of have no real power over us. For Allah has power over them.

When you are placed in situations where you are afraid or carrying burdens you feel are beyond your capacity, know that perhaps Allah is preparing you for something great in your future. Perhaps this is a training period. Perhaps Allah wants you to overcome your fears. Perhaps Allah wants you to see what you are capable of, so that you may be bolder in your future pursuits. The possibilities are endless.

But what is certain is that if Allah has placed you in a situation of fear or difficulty, then know He is with you and will lovingly guide you through it. He only plans to your benefit 🩵

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The Prophet ﷺ said, “Whoever fasts Ramadan and then follows it with six [days] from Shawwal, it's as if they have fasted a year”

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Good News From Israel

Israel's Good News Newsletter to 14th Apr 24

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In the 14th Apr 24 edition of Israel’s good news, the highlights include:

A music graduate from Oxford Uni is now an agronomist rebuilding Israeli farms.

A revolutionary Israeli alternative to antibiotics has begun human trials.

Jews hand out dates to Muslim worshippers at the end of Ramadan fasting.

Israelis fly out to help victims of Taiwan’s earthquake.

An invitation to see some “cool” Israeli climate technology.

Commercial organizations can help make Aliyah much easier.

Israeli sporting stars are truly flying the flag.

Two current Jewish Presidents helped write a Torah scroll for Peace.

As you probably know, Israel and its allies have just defended the Jewish State from hundreds of drones and missiles launched by Iran.  The good news is that there were no Israeli fatalities and almost all of the projectiles were intercepted.  This newsletter was compiled before the news of that attack. 

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this ramadan we pray for peace and aid for the people of palestine. this ramadan we remember the previous ramadans, where thousands of palestinians were massacred. this ramadan we honour palestine, and may we see a free palestine next ramadan

[booasaur]

Sudan is going through a famine, and with Ramadan coming up (this year it'll start March 10th), it would be nice to donate so that families can have food and medicine.

With the exchange rates for many of us, even a small donation could help in a big way, you don't need to donate the full $30.

Direct link to the gofundme:

[violottie]

faith unshaken.

"A Palestinian family in Tal al-Sultan camp, west of Rafah, decorates its tent in preparation for the month of Ramadan in order to preserve Ramadan customs and bring joy and happiness to the children to alleviate the effects of war." from Belal Khaled, 02/Mar/2024:

[nuroful]

The Sudanese American Physicians Association (SAPA) is appealing for donations, especially in the lead up to Ramadan.

[intersectionalpraxis]

The collective meow when they say "Ramadan" 😭

[4ft10tvlandfangirl]

'Despite all the pain and grief Gaza lights up to welcome Ramadan'

[sayruq]

[suhyla]

Surah Yusuf is the best of stories and Allah chooses to tell it from the eyes of several characters. We see glimpses of the story through Yusuf, Yaqoub, the brothers, the wife of the Aziz, the women of the town, the King, and the prisoner who was saved.

Yet I can’t help but wonder how all of this might have been experienced by Benyamin.

I wonder what Benyamin felt when he was to go to Egypt alone with his older brothers, especially after what happened to Yusuf. I wonder what he felt looking into Yaqoub’s eyes before that trip. I wonder what he felt when the powerful Aziz spoke to him privately, and most importantly, I wonder what he felt when he discovered that the Aziz was none other than Yusuf himself, the older brother he was deprived of.

I think of how Yusuf’s brothers treated him, and my heart warms at Yusuf’s words to Benyamin when they were reunited for the first time. Of all the words Allah could have chosen to record from that exchange, how beautiful that He chose these: “I am your brother so don’t despair over all they’ve done.”

We often discuss the way Yusuf treated his brothers who betrayed him. But we can also appreciate how he treated his little brother who was left behind. Full of protection, he tells him not to despair. That he was safe in Yusuf’s care. That everything would be okay. Let us show up in the lives of those we love the way Yusuf shows up for Benyamin, rather than how his brothers (didn’t) show up for him.

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[violottie]

Boycott Israeli Dates this Ramadan, from Call 2 Action Now, 28/Feb/2024: (caption under images)

This Ramadan, don’t break your fast with an Israeli date. Stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people.

Israel’s genocidal assault on Palestinians in the Gaza Strip has now killed tens of thousands. Palestinians, facing down Israel’s catastrophic violence, call on us to boycott Israeli products in solidarity with their struggle for freedom.

Follow this quick guide to boycotting Israeli dates:

• Always check the label when buying dates. Don’t buy dates that are produced or packaged in Israel or its West Bank settlements. If no country of origin can be found on the box, check the retailer’s website.

• One of Israel’s largest exporters is called Hadiklaim. It sells dates in supermarkets under these names: King Solomon, Jordan River and Jordan River Bio-Top, as well as under the labels of supermarket chains. Check the box carefully, if the dates were “exported by Hadiklaim” – don’t buy them.

• Avoid these companies: Mehadrin, MTex, Edom, Carmel Agrexco, and Arava

#checkthelabel is not enough. Israel has been caught labelling their dates as ‘produce of Palestine’. Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, M&S, Morrison, Aldi, Lidl and Asda package Israeli dates under their own labels!

Buy dates from Zaytoun, Alard, Yaffa, and Holy Land Date all support Palestinian Farmers. If you cannot get hold of these brands then buy dates from Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Pakistan, UAE and Algeria.