Eid’l Fitr 101
On this day, those who have the wherewithal will offer bountiful food after the congregation, along with the distribution of ‘fitra,’ or the obligatory alms,…
Macabangkit B. Lanto · · 3 min read
On this day, those who have the wherewithal will offer bountiful food after the congregation, along with the distribution of ‘fitra,’ or the obligatory alms,…
Macabangkit B. Lanto · · 3 min read
The first major battle fought by the early Muslims was on the desert mountain of Badr
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The alterations in devotees’ regular schedules for one fasting month are a supreme test of religious fealty and devotion.
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Fasting during Ramadan wrecks one’s normal routine because hunger and thirst make one weak, lethargic, enervated, and cranky, some convert their nights to days.
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The situation is fertile ground for ‘marites’ exchanging information that may be deepfake and even disparaging.
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We would like to believe that this is an isolated case and not an institutional policy but a deviant of a ‘cog in the wheel.’
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My confusion was compounded by a social media post that said 18 March was the 56th Founding Anniversary of the Moro National Liberation Front.
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Their frequent visit to places where electoral processes are being conducted have endeared them to the public.
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Why didn’t the governors of Basilan and Tawi-Tawi join in the petition?
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