The Sunan of Eid

By Abubakr Mohammed, Grade 6   Assalamualaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh. We have approached the last days of Ramadan, and as this blessed month draws to a close, many of us may seem sad. But a lot of us may be rejoicing on one exciting fact: the first moon of Shawwal. This moon marks a day of happiness, Eid ul Fitr. However,...

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The Days of Seeking Protection from the Hellfire: The Last Ten Days of Ramadan

By Sulaiman Herring, Grade 8    As-salamu alaykum, and Ramadan Mubarak Legacy fam!  We're approaching the final ten days of the blessed month of Ramadan, and I'm excited to share some reflections with you all. As an eighth grader at Legacy IOHS, I'm honored to write this newsletter and connect with our amazing community! REFLECTIONS ON THE HOLY MONTH OF RAMADAN Ramadan is a time...

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5 Tips & Tricks for Leading Salah

By Zaid Khan, Grade 10   Leading qiyam, taraweeh, or any salah can be a very stressful affair, especially if it’s your first time. From my own experiences, and those of my teachers, I have compiled a list of tips and tricks that will, inshaAllah, ensure excellence when you lead salah and improve your focus and that of those praying behind you.  You...

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Easy Food Recommendations to Stay Energized While Fasting

By Sakinah Mohammed-Nur, Grade 10   Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu! Insha’Allah you all are doing well and enjoying what is for many of us the eleventh day of Ramadan. SubhanAllah, we’re already past the first ten days of Ramadan– and it feels like Ramadan just started! As we near the infamous “mid-Ramadan slump,” I wanted to provide a few health tips...

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The Days of Forgiveness

By Aisha Sheikh, Grade 9   ﷽  Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullah, Alhumdulillah, Allah SWT has enabled us to reach this blessed month of Ramadan once again. There are so many benefits and blessings to chase during this month inshaAllah, and we wanted to share some of these virtues with you–focusing on the aspect of forgiveness, inshaAllah. As we know, Ramadan is a month filled with...

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The Days of Mercy

By Sulaiman Herring, Grade 8   As-salamu alaykum, and Ramadan Mubarak Legacy fam! 😄 We are excited to talk about the first ten days of Ramadan, which are centered around the beautiful theme of Allah's mercy. In this post, we will focus on understanding and embracing Allah's mercy during this special period, so let's dive in! The first ten days of Ramadan are often...

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Pre-Ramadan Preparations

By Sumayyah Mohammad, Grade 6   Assalamualaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh and Ramadan Mubarak! InshaAllah this year’s month of spiritual reflection will grant all of us guidance and immense ajar. Before Ramadan starts and we begin fasting, reciting Quran, and remembering Allah (SWT) to our best efforts, Legacy Lions have a few important tips and reminders to share so that you can...

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