The Islamic month of Ramadan begins on June 28th. The ninth month in the Muslim calendar, Ramadan is marked with fasting, prayer, and recitations from the Qur’an. The month of Ramadan is significant because it was during that time that the Qur’an was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad.
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In the footsteps of the prophet: lessons from the life of Muhammad by Tariq Ramadan
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Western Muslims and the future of Islam by Tariq Ramadan
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Studies in Islamic history and institutions by S.D. Goitein, with an introduction by Norman A. Stillman
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By noon prayer: the rhythm of Islam by Fadwa El Guindi