Keeping in mind that Ramadan was not just a month of fasting, but also a month that emphasized charity, forbearance and compassion. Ramadan allowed us to refine our internal and external behavior. Here are some practical and easy ways to continue that spiritual growth we felt:

http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-20339-San-Jose-Muslim-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Keeping-the-spirit-of-Ramadan-alive-throughout-the-year

As salamu ‘alaykum Dear Readers.

With the emergence of Ramadan, we would like to wish all of our readers and friends a blessed month of fasting. We hope you can find it in your hearts to forgive us for our shortcomings and flaws. We would really appreciate if you could keep us in your prayers.

Please consider registering for the Jewels of Ramadan webinar with Shaykh Abdullah Ali on August 29, 2009: http://bit.ly/jewelsrmdn Click the link to listen to an exclusive audio clip and info on how to receive a free MP3 download.

And some gems from the IslamCrunch archives:
Ramadan Letter Part 1
Ramadan Letter Part 2

The Examiner has recently added a San Jose Muslim Examiner to their team of writers. Here is the first article: Practical tips for fasting in Ramadan

The article has already received several comments including from our beloved Shaykh Faraz Rabbani of Seekers Guidance.

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Here are some links to articles, audio and video selections to celebrate this sacred Islamic month of Ramadan.

Ramadan 2008 audio and video selections: http://www.zaytuna.org/ramadansection2008.asp

Ramadan Advice from Shaykh Hamza Yusuf: http://www.hahmed.com/blog/2008/09/02/ramadan-advice-from-shaykh-hamza-yusuf/

Ramadan Applications for Nokia users: http://mea.nokia.com/english/ramadan

Ramadan article with Imam Zaid Shakir: http://www.newislamicdirections.com/nid/articles/ramadan_is_approaching/

Ramadan activities for your young children: http://www.ramadanchallenge.com/2008/08/days-of-joy.html

Ramadan gifts for your friends, family and neighbors (especially those of other faiths): http://www.ramadanchallenge.com/2008/08/new-peace-cooki.html

Free Ramadan course with Shaykh Faraz Rabbani: Fasting Explained: Virtues & Fiqh of Fasting

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Zaytuna Institute’s DeenLoad – a video promotion thanks to Mujahideen Ryder. Check out the original post here: ISNA Video Blog – Day 2 (Saturday)

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Read our earlier post about the DeenLoad system to find out what DeenCards are: DeenLoad – Zaytuna Distance Learning and Real Love

From all of us at IslamCrunch: May you all have a blessed Ramadan!