Once again, we find ourselves one-third of the way through Ramadan. The first ten days have passed by with the blink of an eye, and before we know it the second ashra - the ten days of forgiveness - has started. Ramadan is divided into three parts: 10 days each for seeking mercy, forgiveness, and freedom from the Fire.

And just like that, Ramadan has returned, Alhamdulillah! This season of the year is a highly anticipated one, and oftentimes we are busy planning out our meals, iftars, kids' activities…the list goes on and on. However, it’s important to take a moment to press pause on the day-to-day chaos and remember how extremely significant every day and each phase of Ramadan is for our spiritual progress - yes, even the first ten!

Of the five pillars of Islam, two are highlighted every year during the blessed month of Ramadan. Fasting, or sawm, is the obvious one, but many Muslims choose to pay their Zakat this time of the year due to the increased rewards of the month. But what is the importance of Zakat?

Last week on the blog, we highlighted the main learning from this hadith, which is tawakkul and self-responsibility. While we’re told to always have full faith in Allah, we’re also told to do our part, and use the tools that Allah has given us. We also know it’s not always easy to tie your camel, and that’s why we are here - to help you, and do it together.

While we’re told to always have full faith in Allah, we’re also told to use the tools that Allah has given us, to do our part.

Or, tie your camel.

The People's Market—a revolutionary food program started by Sakeenah Canada that aims to redefine the way we address food insecurity. Since its inception in February 2022, The People's Market has been on a mission to provide a dignified grocery store experience for food-insecure families, empowering them to choose the food and essentials they need, all while fostering a sense of dignity and cultural inclusivity.

With a new year comes the need to set goals and plan ahead. Often, financial goals are on the radar for most people - but not everyone has that luxury. While financial planning and independence are things a lot of us strive for, they are a privilege that many people do not have access to.

We’ve all had the winter blues and nobody is particularly excited about Mondays… But did you know there’s a day known as Blue Monday, aka the saddest day of the year?

We associate grief with mourning the loss of life when one departs from this world, but there’s another kind of grief we’re all witnessing now – the loss of past lives.