Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • Discover millions of ebooks, audiobooks, and so much more with a free trial

    Only $11.99/month after trial. Cancel anytime.

    Unavailable
    Ramadan: The Holy Month of Fasting
    Unavailable
    Ramadan: The Holy Month of Fasting
    Unavailable
    Ramadan: The Holy Month of Fasting
    Ebook164 pages1 hour

    Ramadan: The Holy Month of Fasting

    By Ausma Zehanat Khan

    4.5/5

    ()

    Currently unavailable

    Currently unavailable

    About this ebook

    The month of Ramadan offers the opportunity to improve one's personal and spiritual behavior. By focusing on positive thoughts and actions, Muslims build a closer connection with God and come away from the month feeling spiritually renewed. Ramadan: The Holy Month of Fasting explores the richness and diversity of the Islamic tradition by focusing on an event of great spiritual significance and beauty in the lives of Muslims. Rich with personal stories and stunning photographs, Ramadan demystifies the traditions and emphasizes the importance of diversity in a world where Islamophobia is on the rise.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherOrca Book Publishers
    Release dateMar 27, 2018
    ISBN9781459811836
    Unavailable
    Ramadan: The Holy Month of Fasting
    Author

    Ausma Zehanat Khan

    AUSMA ZEHANAT KHAN holds a Ph.D. in international human rights law with a specialization in military intervention and war crimes in the Balkans. She is the author of the award-winning Esa Khattak and Rachel Getty mystery series, which begins with The Unquiet Dead, as well as the critically acclaimed Khorasan Archives fantasy series. Her crime series featuring Detective Inaya Rahman begins with Blackwater Falls. She is also a contributor to the anthologies Private Investigations, Sword Stone Table, and The Perfect Crime, and the former Editor-in-Chief of Muslim Girl magazine. A British-born Canadian and former adjunct law professor, Khan now lives in DC with her husband.

    Related to Ramadan

    Related ebooks

    Children's Religious For You

    View More
    View More

    Related podcast episodes

    Related articles

    • Article

      Meme Distorts Quran Verses

      Mar 18, 2019

      A viral meme has paired old misrepresentations of the Quran with a picture of Rep. Ilhan Omar. The post Meme Distorts Quran Verses appeared first on FactCheck.org.

      2 min read

    • Article

      Sex, Lies, and Strawberries: On Hanan al-Shaykh’s ‘The Occasional Virgin’

      Aug 17, 2018

      Dig deep enough into frivolity, and you just might strike substance. Sound far-fetched? Well, it is. After all, if we’re talking about books, most of the time you’ll come up empty-handed; what appears frivolous at first blush tends to be precisely th

      9 min read

    • Article

      On Fasting

      Jun 4, 2019

      On Fasting
      6 min read

    • Article

      Ramadan In Gaza

      Mar 30, 2024

      Ramadan In Gaza
      3 min read

    • Article

      Gifts Of Ramadan

      Mar 1, 2024

      Gifts Of Ramadan
      5 min read

    • Article

      Ramadan In Gaza

      Mar 29, 2024

      Ramadan In Gaza
      3 min read

    • Article

      Boeka EATS

      Mar 14, 2022

      Boeka EATS
      17 min read

    • Article

      Sacred Supper

      Apr 26, 2019

      Sacred Supper
      3 min read

    • Article

      A Day In The Country

      Jan 4, 2024

      A Day In The Country
      1 min read

    • Article

      A Truly Party!

      Oct 7, 2019

      My daughter just turned five! When her birthday was just around the corner, she was very excited and wanted to turn the day into an elaborate celebration. We, as parents, try communicating with her on a daily basis that each day that the sun rises, i

      6 min read

    • Article

      A Father’s Sunny Smile On Ramadan Mornings

      Apr 17, 2023

      My childhood memories of Ramadan don’t revolve around presents, decorations, or even elaborate feasts. For the most part, there were none. As my siblings and I grew up as first-generation Muslims in the United States, far from the decorated streets a

      1 min read

    • Article

      Tamsin Snyman

      Jul 29, 2019

      Tamsin Snyman
      4 min read

    • Article

      Must Be Heaven On Earth

      Feb 19, 2024

      Must Be Heaven On Earth
      2 min read

    • Article

      Woofy Woofy Xmas

      Dec 16, 2018

      Woofy Woofy Xmas
      2 min read

    • Article

      Freetown

      Dec 4, 2019

      Freetown
      3 min read

    • Article

      THE BARE essentials

      Jan 17, 2021

      THE BARE essentials
      2 min read

    • Article

      Singing After Supper

      May 30, 2023

      I have many wonderful memories of growing up in the beautiful countryside of Tyler, Texas. My dad painted homes for a living, and he grew fruit and vegetables to feed the family. He sold fresh produce and eggs to friends and local restaurants to supp

      2 min read

    • Article

      A Walk On The Wild Side: Nature as Therapy

      Jul 13, 2020

      — I’m a wife and a mom. I buy groceries, give hugs, cook meals, plan adventures, scrub floors, and wash dishes. I’m also a writer and I homeschool my teenagers, and for the past two and a half years I’ve been trying to work remotely full-time, travel

      5 min read

    • Article

      Steeped in Tradition

      Mar 21, 2023

      Steeped in Tradition
      5 min read

    Related categories

    Reviews for Ramadan

    4.5/5

    6 ratings2 reviews

    What did you think?

    Tap to rate

    Review must be at least 10 words

    • 5/5
      I picked up this book because it is written by one of my favorite authors. I appreciated all of the detail on the meaning behind Ramadan, the elements involved in the month of fasting, and the variety of traditions practiced by Muslims around the world. If I had kids, this is definitely a book I would encourage them to read to expand their knowledge and appreciation of other cultures and religions.
    • 4/5
      Ramadan, by Ausma Zehanat Khan, is part of the Orca Origins series for middle readers. As the title suggests, this book looks at the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Chapter One is titled 'What is Ramadan’, but may better be titled 'Introduction to Islam’, as it serves as a brief overview of the religion and it's followers. Chapter Two looks at the specifics of the holy month, while Chapter Three focuses on the spirit behind Ramadan. Chapter Four looks at Ramadan traditions from around the world. The beginning opens with a sweet tale of the author's first Ramadan fast, at age 9. Unprepared for the full reality of a day long fast, she snuck two glasses of water eight hours in. This book introduces young readers to the proper practise of Islam, as a religion of peace and compassion, just like its counterparts of Judaism, and Christianity. It gives children a different view than what news, or paranoid family might present. Threaded throughout the chapters are little boxes where the author asked kids and teens what Ramadan meant to them. These were so heart-warming. I'm a big proponent of studying and accepting other cultures, and foster this respect in my cubs. This book certainly prompted questions, and made them eager to learn more. Recipes are included, and we plan on trying them out!***Many thanks to Netgalley and Orca Book Publishers for providing an egalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.