“O you who have believed, decreed upon you is fasting as it was decreed upon those before you that you may become God-conscious.” (Quran 2:183)  

Ramadan is more than a month of fasting. It is a divine invitation to recenter ourselves—to turn away from distraction, discipline our nafs (self), and return to God, to community, and to our collective purpose. It is a time to reflect deeply on our spiritual state, our role in society, and the systems that shape our daily lives.  

The Quran makes it clear: fasting goes beyond abstaining from food and drink. It is a means to cultivate taqwa, a heightened awareness of God that transforms the way we live. Ramadan trains our souls to resist impulse and instant gratification, teaching us patience, humility, and reliance on Allah. This discipline extends beyond personal piety and it challenges us to rethink our attachments, our habits, and the ways we engage with the world around us. 

Regardless of who assumes the oval office, we recognize that true change is rooted in community, justice, and the tireless work of organizers across the nation. We honor the resilience and dedication of everyone who organized, mobilized, and stood on the frontlines for a democracy that represents all people.

In an urgent call to action, Ohio-based organizations have sent a letter to Senators Sherrod Brown and JD Vance, urging them to support Senator Bernie Sanders' Joint Resolutions of Disapproval to block $20 billion in weapons sales to Israel. Citing the escalating violence in Gaza and Lebanon, the letter calls for an immediate arms embargo and stresses the moral imperative to prevent further loss of innocent lives.