For believers, the holy month is about much more than fasting. It's a time for reflection and compassion — to give to the less fortunate, gather with community to break the daily fasts, and pray.
Islamic prayers, known as Salah, are structured around astronomical events, with five daily prayers observed by Muslims. The ...
When I was a kid, Mom used to say, "You know you've become an infidel when you forget the Fatihah." The Fatihah is the preamble to the Quran, a prayer Muslims repeat five times a day. Mom used to warn ...