Ramadan Reflections: Nourishing the Soul Noor Islamic Education

Sr Zahra Makki talks about the end of this month and what it means for us, and how we can get a good akhira.

Sayed Jalal Masoomi talks about the seven melodies of Quran Recitation and how we can recite the Quran in these different melodies.

What is accountability? Why is it important to talk about accountability? Dr. Sayed Hadi Qazwini talks about how we should account for our actions and work in terms of our spiritual and religious responsibility.

Sayed Jalal Masoomi talks about the importance of knowing what you are reciting. Often times when we recite the Holy Quran, we don't know what we are saying; however, we should take a moment to understand what we are reciting. Sayed talks about how to know and how it will affect your recitation.

When Ramadan comes, we fast the entire month, we restrict food and drink, and we place constraints on our desires. Yet despite all of the struggles, we emerge from the Holy Month feeling completely renewed with a sense of peace, of Sakina, tranquility. Sr. Zahra Makki talks about how we can keep the calmness and peace throughout the whole year, keeping this spirit of Ramadan alive.

The Salat al-Layl is so important. Sheikh Nuru Mohammed had more to say. In this episode, he talks about the benefits of this great prayer. He also discusses how we should approach this Salat.