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Start of the Holy Month of Ramadan
Fasting is an obligation enjoined by Allah, the Almighty, at a fixed time in the year, and cannot be performed at any other time. Therefore, the Muslims should know the rulings related to the start and end of Ramadan in order to perform this act of worship as prescribed. How the Start of Ramadan is Proven: The start of Ramadan is proven by one of.. More -
The One Who Provides a Fasting Person with Some Food to Break the Fast Earns the Same Reward as the One Who Was Observing It
Zaid ibn Khaid Al-Juhani (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, “The one who provides a fasting person with something to break his fast will earn the same reward as the one who was observing the fast, without diminishing the reward of the latter in any way." (Reported by At-Tirmidhi.. More -
The lost Ramadan
Ramadan is always equated in our minds with 29 or 30 days of self- purification, sacrifice and pure devotion to Allah. Even the Muslim among us that would never bother about moon sighting, prayer in the wee hours of the night and reading the whole Quran within four weeks, gears up to embrace the spirit of this month. Having spent the past Ramadan in.. More -
The virtues and distinct features of Ramadan
Allah has made the month of Ramadan a distinct one and attributed to it many virtues, such as: Allah made fasting it one of the pillars in Islam. Allah Says (what means):“The month of Ramadan [is that] in which was revealed the Qur’an, a guidance for the people and clear proofs of guidance and criterion. So whoever sights [the new.. More -
O You Who Has Completed Ramadan - II
When advising him, the Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, once told Ibn ‘Abbaas, may Allah be pleased with him: “Safeguard the commandments of Allah, you will find Him before you (i.e., to aid you). Remember Him in prosperity and He will support you in adversity.” Those who wish that Allah The Almighty would answer their supplications.. More -
What After Ramadan?
Ramadan is a level playing field wherein people compete with each other in good deeds and benevolence. During this blessed month, souls are trained in virtue and accustomed to dignity, they learn to disdain vices, sins and acquire all good attributes. Whoever witnesses this month without gaining any of its rewards is indeed poor, and nothing cripples.. More -
Merits of Ramadan
It was narrated on the authority of Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, that the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: “When the month of Ramadan starts, the gates of Heaven are opened and the gates of Hell are closed and the devils are chained.” [Al-Bukhari and Muslim] Another version reads: “When.. More -
A time for jubilation
Ramadan is back. And yes, all the jubilation germinating in our households for months now has fully sprung. Spreading through the world, crossing every kind of barrier—literal and figurative, manmade and natural Ramadan seeks every square foot on the face of earth wherein is a fasting Muslim, to cheer his heart, inspire his soul, and enrich his.. More -
The Muslim in Ramadan
Allah The Almighty Says (what means): {The month of Ramadan [is that] in which was revealed the Quran, a guidance for the people and clear proofs of guidance and criterion. So whoever sights [the new moon of] the month, let him fast it; and whoever is ill or on a journey - then an equal number of other days. Allah intends for you ease and does not.. More -
Points to Ponder in Ramadan
A person might contemplate during Ramadan upon numerous subjects. He should reflect upon his affairs, his final abode, and what is awaiting him, as regards his departure to Allah The Almighty. He can also contemplate over his morals and evil aspects, in the hope of getting rid of the latter; his acts of worship in which he was negligent and which were.. More -
The impact of Ramadan on us
With Ramadan upon us, many of our homes naturally infuse with the excitement and anticipation of this month of fasting, taraaweeh prayers, night vigils, reciting the Quran, and connecting with family and friends. Khutbahs (sermons) abound with instructions on how to make the most of this month of mercy and how to make its benefits long lasting. But.. More -
Being Grateful for the Blessings of Ramadan
The first thing one should do upon entering Ramadan is to praise Allah The Almighty for conveying him to Ramadan, the month of mercy. What confirms those blessings, and opens the mercy of Allah The Almighty for you is your gratitude for this blessing being the first thing you think of doing, and that He has opened this season in your lifetime. If a.. More -
Ramadan and Behavioral Reform
It is well-known that the supreme goal of fasting is to attain righteousness. In confirmation, Allah Almighty says (what means): {O you who have believed, decreed upon you is fasting as it was decreed upon those before you that you may become righteous.} [Quran 2:183] Righteousness is to safeguard oneself from the punishment of Allah. This safeguard.. More -
Ramadan: A free training opportunity
It has become clear to the majority of specialists in psychology and behavioral experts that emotional intelligence (E.I.), also known as the emotional quotient (E.Q.), is more important than academic intelligence, also known as the intelligence quotient (I.Q.). This means that people who are in control of their emotions and are able to curb their.. More -
Rejoicing at the coming of Ramadan
All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the Worlds. We ask Him to Bestow much of His Peace and Blessings upon our leader, Muhammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, his family and Companions until the Day of Judgment. The month of Ramadan occupies a refined status in the hearts of Muslims who believe in the One and Only Lord, Allah The Exalted, Lord.. More
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