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The Secret of Fasting - I
Allah The Almighty legislated fasting as a mercy for His slaves as He is free of need and He provides them with sustenance. Allah The Almighty is the One who provided for people even before the creation and guarantees their sustenance whether they believe or disbelieve. He never intended to expose them to difficulty.. More -
Rulings on Fasting Children-II
The ruling on the fasting of the child who has not attained puberty Q: What is the ruling on the fasting of the child who has not attained puberty? A: The fasting of the child, as we have already mentioned, is not obligatory on him. However, it is incumbent upon his parent to enjoin it upon him, in order to get accustomed to it. The fasting of the.. More -
Rulings on Fasting Children-I
This is a group of chosen Fatwas (religious rulings) given by scholars about the fasting of our beloved children. When should a child fast? Q: When should a child start fasting? At which age does it become obligatory for him to fast? A: A child is commanded to pray when he is seven years old, and should be lightly beaten for leaving it when he is.. More -
How to Quit Smoking in Ramadan - II
10-You will develop an inner urge to start smoking again, so remember the Saying of Allah The Almighty (which means): {Indeed, those who fear Allah - when an impulse touches them from Satan, they remember [Him] and at once they have insight.} [Quran 7: 201]Besides, do not forget the Saying of Allah The Almighty (which means):{And if an evil suggestion.. More -
How to Quit Smoking in Ramadan – I
The blessed month of Ramadan comes bearinga practical educational message that encourages one towards greater piety, refinement and change for the better. It is a valuable opportunity to quitbad habits, organize one's life and free it from anarchy, monotony and indolence. It is also a practical test that teaches the Muslim how he can refine his conductand.. More -
We Shall Start from Here - II
1- The second type: People who were heedless and submerged in sins before Ramadan, but with its advent they became worshippers and started fasting and performing the night prayer. They also started reciting the Quran, giving charity, shedding tears out of fear of Allah The Almighty, and their hearts became submissively humble. When the hearts of such.. More -
We Shall Start from Here - I
Ramadan has left us after staying with us as a dear guest for 30 days. However, did it leave us while being satisfied with our conditions, or while it weeps out of remorse over us? We ask Allah The Almighty to accept our worship during the month of Ramadan, just as He gave us the opportunity of witnessing it and guided us to perform fasting and.. More -
Ramadan and the Best Farewell – II
Be a torchbearer of goodness: Be concerned with the affairs of your religion, and endeavor to spread it among the people, and engage in the call to Allah The Almighty, with your manners, behavior, and deeds before being a caller with your words. You should bear in mind that Allah The Almighty sees you working for His sake, and spending time in His way,.. More -
Ramadan and the Best Farewell - I
According to the righteous predecessors, “Ramadan is but a market which is held (for some time) and then it is over, in which some gain, and others lose.” So, to which party do you belong? According to Al-Hasan, may Allah have mercy upon him, “Allah The Almighty has made Ramadan an arena for His slaves to race to please Him: some.. More -
Fruits of I‘tikaaf
There are magnificent fruits of I‘tikaaf (seclusion in the mosque) and the question arises, which I posed a little while ago: Why do we make I‘tikaaf, leave our families and affairs? What are the rulings of I‘tikaaf? What is lawful and what is unlawful in I‘tikaaf? What would invalidate I‘tikaaf? If I‘tikaaf has.. More -
Golden opportunities and forgotten treasures
How needful we are in Ramadan to take practical measures and utilize the golden opportunities and forgotten treasures that can bring us closer to Allah The Almighty. After doing them, one feels that he has done something small but gained many benefits, and received rewards like mountains from doing simple actions that only require a limited effort,.. More -
Rulings related to Fasting
In this article, we will discuss some rulings connected to fasting during the days of Ramadan, and we ask Allah The Almighty to help us apply these rulings. Muslims should know that it is not valid to observe the fast of Ramadan or make up for days missed during it, or fast what has been vowed without having the intention to do so during the previous.. More -
Benefits of Thikr (Mentioning) Allah – IV
This is the last part of this topic that addresses the benefits of mentioning Allah. The following highlights more of these benefits that the slave will harvest in this world as well as the Hereafter when mentioning Allah: [39] It relieves the person during hardships and difficulties, turning them into ease. Jaabir, may Allah be pleased with him, reported.. More -
Benefits of Thikr (Mentioning Allah) - III
Continuing with the benefits of mentioning Allah, the following are further benefits that the slave will harvest in this world, as well as the Hereafter, due to mentioning Him: [30] There is a hardness in the heart that cannot be melted except by mentioning Allah the Almighty. Therefore, the slave must treat his hardened heart by mentioning Him. A.. More -
Benefits of Thikr (Mentioning Allah) - II
The following are more of the benefits of mentioning Allah that the slave will harvest in this world as well as the Hereafter: [23] The mentioning of Allah plants the trees of Paradise. Ibn Mas`ood, may Allah be pleased with him, narrated that Allah's Messenger sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam said: “I met Ibraaheem, may Allah exalt his mention,.. More
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