This Ramadan, I have heard many fellow Muslims say “It doesn’t feel like Ramadan,” due to COVID-19 and the strict rules of social distancing. I don’t think my words can do justice to the beauty of this holy month of compassion, so I’ve decided to use words to draw a picture that is often not drawn due to the fear of repercussions associated with anti-Muslim bigotry. While this might be the first “socially distant Ramadan” for many Muslims, social isolation is an ongoing trend for Muslims who believe in the progressive values and the compassionate teachings of Islam. Let me first …
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