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Ramadan: Night of Power
Muslim scholars believe that while the Qur’an was revealed over a period of 23 years the Night of Power is considered the night in which the first revelations of Islam and the prophethood of Mohammed began. This night is in celebration of the arrival of the Qur’an. It is usually celebrated about the 26th…
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Ramadan in Egypt
Ramadan thoughts from Egypt : “O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed to those before you, so that you become conscious of God.” – Surah 2:183 A.Q. ”Fasting is feasting – not on food but on the Word of God.” – a worker in Egypt I’ve often reflected on…
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Ramadan in North Africa
Ramadan is the month of fasting to be observed by all Muslims around the world. Fasting from dawn until sunset, its a time of personal sacrifice and obedience to God. Its meant to be a time of expressing devotion and commitment to God and following His principles for life. Many believe that fasting during Ramadan…
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North Africa Migration
Every summer, Moroccans living in Europe cross back into North Africa for their summer vacations. Several missions work together each summer to distribute Christian materials at the ports. This year, they are noticing a resistance to their distribution because this year Ramadan falls directly over the heaviest travel time. Many Moroccans are afraid of God’s…
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Ramadan in Tunisia
Photo : Date seller in Tunisia. Dates are an important part of every ftour meal to break the fast each evening. After many years of living in central Tunisia, along with many conversations, I have a strong sense of the many unspoken purposes of Ramadan in the minds of locals. A generally secular nation yet…
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Biblestudys during Ramadan in Tunisia
A young Tunisian believer shares : Most of the Tunisian Christians are from Muslim backgrounds, so in Ramadan it’ll be quite polite to be fasting with their families, and if not they’ll tend to eat in secrecy. The month is frequently spiritually heavy, but none the less it prevents them to go to churches and…
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Ramadan in Morocco
July is a hot month for most of Morocco. Coastal regions keep mild but inland temperatures soar to 40 – 50 degrees celsius! Imagine not being able to drink water during the day in these temperatures! Back in the Spring, many people in Morocco were already beginning to get anxious about another summer Ramadan. Some…
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Ramadan in Algeria
A traditional ftour meal in Algeria – eaten to break the fast each night. An Algerian believer shares : About Ramadan in Algeria, I’m sure its much the same like in the rest of North Africa! The spiritual atmosphere is so heavy as this is the month of much religious activity. The truly devout Muslims…
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Ramadan in Libya
Picture : breaking the fast in Benghazi. It’s morning in Libya and everyone is sleeping. Children are stretched out on the cushions around the carpeted living room. Much earlier (about 4AM), their mother woke them up to eat Suhoor before dawn and the morning prayer. Some of the adults and teenagers have stayed up all…
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Ramadan Stories
During Ramadan in Morocco, life was turned upside down. Live during the night, try to sleep during day time. During Ramadan this year we had possibilities to share, even with people who are normally not that interested. We look back on a blessed season together, still lots of things to learn but we are certainly…