Tag: eid
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The Ramadan/Eid Bazaar
The Ramadan/Eid bazaar exemplifies the integration of morality within economic activities, fostering community connections while honoring religious values. By navigating the tension between secular and sacred realms, these bazaars help Muslims embody their ideals through practical engagement in economic life.
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Mass Consumption: Islam and Lab-Grown Meat
Bill Gates, in an interview with MIT Technology Review this past February, declared that “all rich countries should move to 100% synthetic beef.” People in rich countries consume more meat, and there is growing concern about how this affects their health and the environment.
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The Secularization of Christmas
I have a vivid memory from a time in middle school when I begged my parents to let me partake in our school’s annual Christmas celebrations. Every year, classes were canceled on the last Friday before winter break and all the students would be ushered to the school gymnasium to listen to Christmas music, have…
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المعاناة في صمت : هوية المسلم الجديد
إحدى القضايا التي تتغاضى عنها المجتمعات المسلمة في الغرب هي “رعاية المسلم الجديد” ، أي إظهار التعاطف والتقدير لمن يُنسى غالبا في المجتمع.
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Suffering in Silence: The Convert Identity
An issue that Muslim communities in the West turn a blind eye to is “convert care,” that is, showing compassion to and acknowledgment of the often forgotten in society.
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Eid Through the Looking Glass
A holiday of feasts does make sense following a month of fasting, but surely there is more to be sought, as every event ought to be an opportunity to grow for the believer.