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Ramadan fasting and its concessions-I
Each year as Ramadan approaches, millions of Muslims brace themselves, physically, mentally, and spiritually, to fulfill the perennial obligation of fasting and bask in the saintly ambience fasting creates in and around the observers of this elemental ritual of Islam. But among those eager millions there are many whose desire to fast is eclipsed by.. More -
The Prophet’s Qiyaam in Ramadan as described by the companions
Qiyaam (optional night prayer) is one of the recommended acts of worship, and it is even more recommended during the month of Ramadan. Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, reported that the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam, said: “Whoever establishes prayers during the nights of Ramadan faithfully (out of sincere faith).. More -
The wisdom behind fasting
One of the Names of Allah is Al-Hakeem (The All-Wise), Allah is All-Wise in what He decrees, what He commands, what He prohibits, what He predestines and what He legislates. Allah may make people aware of the wisdom behind certain matters or He may conceal it, or may make only some people realize the wisdom and not all people. In all cases, a believer.. More -
The soul point of Ramadan
For the ninth time this year, the moon goes round the Earth, wrapping it and all who dwell on it in a period of mercy, of extra closeness to Allah Almighty. The month of fasting connects terrestrial bodies to extraterrestrial bodies, material provision to spiritual sustenance, and souls to souls across humanity. But it took exposure to another kind.. More -
The Supplication of Our Salaf
'Ubaadah ibn As-Saamit, may Allah be pleased with him, reported that he heard the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, say: “Whenever a Muslim supplicates to Allah, He accepts his supplication, or averts any affliction from him, or saves its equivalent in reward for him until the Day of Account – as long as he does not.. More -
The virtue of the Last Ten Days of Ramadan and Laylat Al-Qadr
The last ten days of Ramadan are blessed by Allah with unique virtues. Among such virtues is that Laylat Al-Qadr (the Night of Decree) is among them. About this Night, Allah, The Most Exalted, Says (what means): “Ha, Meem. By the clear Book. Indeed, We sent it down during a blessed night. Indeed, We were to warn [mankind]. On that night is made.. More -
A woman in menses and the Night of Decree
Question What should a woman do if she cannot seek the Night of Decree due to a religious excuse? Does she lose the reward? If so, is she permitted to take pills to delay her menses? Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger. Getti.. More -
Ramadan: surviving hardship, finding meaning
I am not exaggerating. For those of us for whom it is hard to remember the benefits of what we are doing during this blessed month(Ramadan), I do believe it is just the sheer power of our families and communities coming together (and going through hardship together) which keep us going. But for those of us here in the West who study and work among non-.. More -
The Night Prayer of Our Salaf
Jaabir, may Allah be pleased with him, reported that he heard the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, say: “There is an hour during the night in which no Muslim individual will ask Allah for good in this world and the next without His giving it to him - and this applies to every night.” [Muslim] A servant of Abu Rayhaan,.. More -
Act on your faith
Some of our Muslim brothers and sisters glow with excitement as they find themselves facing yet another Ramadan. Their faces are shining and there isn’t a hint of fatigue or hunger in their eves. They relentlessly come to the Masjid night after night, without a worry at all about the next day’s Fajr (dawn) alarm clock. But, then there are.. More -
Mistakes made in Suhoor (predawn meal)
Some of the mistakes that fasting people make in regard to Suhoor are: 1-Some people do not have Suhoor and this is contrary to the Sunnah. It is from the guidance of the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, to have Suhoor if the person intends to observe obligatory or voluntary fasting. Urging Muslims to have Suhoor., he, sallallaahu ‘alayhi.. More -
Made a vow to fast a month if he returns to smoking
Question I have made vow last month and it was about quitting smoking. The vow was to keep away from smoking and if I break I will fast one whole month. I broke the vow.So, I am suppose to fast now or there are some other ways that I can fulfil my fast like feeding needy people. Please let me know so I know what to do upon receiving your answer. Fatwa All.. More -
Remaining steadfast on obedience
There are lessons for us all in the passage of the days and nights - and the days are moving away from us as quickly as the clouds. The people shall continue advancing until they finally end up in Paradise or Hell. Also, the rapid rate at which the days and nights are running away from us during these present times confirm the foretelling of ‘time.. More -
Generosity during Ramadan
Spending charity removes sins as water extinguishes fire ... charity extinguishes the wrath of Allah… charity shades the person on the Day of Resurrection. There are many other great virtues for spending in charity, and since the month of Ramadan is the month of generosity, we will address this topic from three different perspectives: Generosity.. More -
Ramadan: The greatest opportunity
In the midst of the hustle and bustle of this worldly life and the severe struggle that people are going through to acquire its treasures, man still realises that he is desperately in need of a sanctuary in which he can seek refuge and under whose shade he can unwind in order to be able to refresh himself and strengthen his determination to move forward.. More
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