“We have indeed revealed this (Message) in the Night of Power: And what will explain to thee what the night of power is? The Night of Power is better than a thousand months. Therein come down the angels and the Spirit by God’s permission, on every errand: Peace!…This until the …
Read More »Spreading the Good News of Ramadan
Spreading the Good News of Ramadan Author : ‘Abdullaah Ibn Saalih Al-Fawzaan Source : Ahaadeeth As-Siyaam: Ahkaam wa Adaab (pg. 13-15) Abu Hurairah reported that the Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said: “Ramadan has come to you – a blessed month. Allah has made it obligatory on you to …
Read More »Increasing Our Knowledge in Ramadan
Increasing Our Knowledge in Ramadan Source : Islamonline, written by Altaf Husain – Social Worker — USA Among the greatest blessings of Ramadan is that it introduces a routine that has direct spiritual, physical, and, yes, intellectual benefits. Think about it. When do you think more clearly? When your stomach is …
Read More »Ramadan, in Three Parts
Ramadan means “excessiveness of heat.” It is a great and blessed month where Allah has made it compulsory for fasting. It is a month of patience and reward. It is a month of sympathy with one’s fellowmen. And a month where a believer’s faith is increased. The month of Ramadan …
Read More »Preparation of the Winners in Ramadan
Preparation of the Winners in Ramadan Source : www.islam.com [Adapted by www.islaam.com from the lecture “The Winners in Ramadan” by Sh. Ibrahim ad-Duwaysh] The following is a reminder of some matters that help one to be among the winners in Ramadan by using its days and nights properly. “Remind, for …
Read More »Friday Khutbah (Sermons) : Deeds of the Hearts
Friday Khutbah (Sermons) : Deeds of the Hearts – by Imam Al-Haramain Salih bin Humayd from the Masjid Al-Haram in Makkah, Ramadan 20, 1424 (November 14, 2003) The Transcript: All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all the worlds. Peace and blessings of Allah be upon the Messenger, his …
Read More »Ramadan : A Great Opportunity for Goodness
Allah says (interpretation of the meaning): “The month of Ramadan in which was revealed the Quran, a guidance for mankind and clear proofs for the guidance and the criterion (between right and wrong). So whoever of you sights (the crescent on the first night of) the month (of Ramadan i.e. …
Read More »Ramadan : Realise it’s greatness, worth & rewards
Talha ibn ‘Ubaydallah (radhiAllahu anhu) reported that two men came to the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) who had accepted Islam at the same time. One of them used to partake in Jihad more-so than the other, and so (one day) he fought in a battle and was martyred therein. …
Read More »Why do Muslims Fast in Ramadan?
What is Fasting (Sawm)? Sawm is an Arabic word for fasting regulated by Islamic jurisprudence. In the terminology of Islamic law, Sawm means “to abstain from eating, drinking or seeing what is against Islam, the saying of rude language”. The observance of sawm during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan …
Read More »Ramadan : Controlling the Tongue
Controlling the tongue is a characteristic that is required to be adopted, especially relevant in Ramadan, as one of the objectives of the fast is to control the tongue. Ibrahim al-Nakha’i, on of the teachers of Imam Abu Hanifa, may Allah have mercy on them both, mentioned: “The people ruined …
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