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Benefits of Thikr (Mentioning Allah) - I
Allah Says (what means): “Indeed, the Muslim men and Muslim women, the believing men and believing women, the obedient men and obedient women, the truthful men and truthful women, the patient men and patient women, the humble men and humble women, the charitable men and charitable women, the fasting men and fasting women, the men who guard their.. More -
Fasting people are little gardens
(Quick instructions on how to transform yourself into a garden) Smiling, the gardener pulled the last vegetable from the black earth. Like a gold clad trophy, the onion glistened in the rays of the morning sun. He laid it gently with its companions in a wicker basket that was lying near the dirt bed. He laughed. The garden that he and his brother.. More -
Ramadan fasting and its concessions-II
Fasting in during pregnancy In pregnancy, there is always a consideration of “two in one”- the mother and the fetus. In the early part of pregnancy, the need of the fetus is insignificant; however, the mother usually goes through morning sickness and sometimes emotional changes. Depending on the degree of changes one may need medical attention.. More -
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 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 -
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 -
The nullifiers of fast
We must be conscious of Allah and thank Him for making His religion, clear to us. We must follow in the footsteps of the Prophets and messengers, may Allah exalt their mention, in the way they obeyed Allah and were conscious of Him. Allah has commanded things so should not neglect or waste them. He also defined limits and borders so we should not transgress.. More -
Muslim youth and Ramadan
Ramadan fast approaches. The pathways of our hearts and minds carry us to myriad thoughts and reflections surrounding this blessed month. In the words that follow, we've collected some of these meditations from our peers, our Muslim young, both men and women. Words unspoken, more often than not, get buried beneath the incessant buzz of daily bustle,.. More -
Fast so that you may attain piety
The people of piety: Throughout the Noble Quran, Almighty Allah ordered us to be conscious and fearful of Him, for might and honour lie in fearing Him. Only the people of piety and righteousness are the people of joy and pride. Piety is a great treasure of this life and of the life to come. Allah, The Most Exalted, Says (what means): “….. More -
Fasting obligation: a case of divine compassion
Both reason and revelation confirm that Allah, The Most Exalted, does not make obligatory that which does not benefit His servants nor does He prohibit that which is not harmful. Some of us may in fact recognize some of these benefits and detriments on which divine commands and prohibitions are predicated. Indeed, as Allah has placed wisdom in His creations,.. More -
The length of time between Athaan (call for prayer) and Suhoor
Anas ibn Maalik reported that Zayd ibn Thaabit, may Allah be pleased with them, said, “We had Suhoor with the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, then he, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, stood for prayer."So, he asked him, "What was the interval like between the Suhoor and the Athaan?" He, may Allah be pleased with.. More -
Time of Suhoor (Pre-dawn Meal)
Ibn Mas‘ood, may Allah be pleased with him, narrated that the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said, “The Athaan (call for prayer) of Bilaal should not stop any of you from having his Suhoor (pre-dawn meal), for he only performs the Athaan [that early] in order that whoever among you is offering the [voluntary] night prayer.. More -
Fasting and Breaking Fast while Traveling
It was narrated on the authority of ‘Aa’ishah, may Allah be pleased with her, that she said: “Hamzah ibn ‘Amr Al-Aslami asked the Prophet,sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, ‘Should I fast while traveling?’ as he used to fast frequently. The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, replie:,‘You may fast.. More -
The punishment for breaking the fast of Ramadan without a valid excuse
Abu Umaamah Al-Baahili, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “I heard the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, saying,‘Whilst I was sleeping, two men came to me and took hold of my upper arm, and took me to a rugged mountain. They said, ‘Climb up.’ I said, ‘I can not.’ They said, ‘We will.. More -
Ramadan and the rules of fasting
Living long enough to witness the month of Ramadan and to be able to fast in it is indeed a great bounty from Allah Almighty. Our righteous Salaf (predecessors), may Allah be pleased with them, used to supplicate to Allah during the six months prior to Ramadan to allow them to live long enough to reach it - and six months after it that Allah accept.. More
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