Daily Archives: August 29, 2010
Picture Perfect : I’tikaf during the last ten nights of Ramadan
I'tikaf is the seclusion and staying in the mosque with the intention of becoming closer to Allah. This was the practice of the Prophet, salla Allahu alaihi wa sallam, during the last ten days of Ramadan especially. He would do it during other months as well.
'Aisha (RA) reported that: "Allah's Apostle used to practice Itikaf in the last ten nights of Ramadan and used to say, "Look for the Night of Qadr in the last ten nights of the month of Ramadan,"" (Sahih Bukhari, Book #32, Hadith #237)
Abu Huraira (RA) reported that: "The Prophet used to perform Itikaf every year in the month of Ramadan for ten days, and when it was the year of his death, he Read more ...
Feeling Euphoric during the Month of Ramadan
Just mention the word ‘Ramadan’ and Muslims around the world light up. There’s a feeling of excitement and anticipation. People just can’t wait until it arrives. For some, there’s actually a countdown to the first day. Try explaining this eagerness to an average non-Muslim and they feel totally bewildered. They stare in disbelief when a Muslim describes the incredible peace and strength they derive from not eating or drinking for an entire day. They cringe at the thought of waking up before the crack of dawn to eat a meal and standing in prayer for an hour every night for a month. It’s just beyond their comprehension.
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