September 6, 2009
Hadith & Sunnah, Islam, Ramadan
It was Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) who made us raise our eyes from the dust beneath to view the glory of the starry heavens above. It was Muhammad who led us from the depths of darkness to the grandeur of the light of Allah. The …
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September 5, 2009
Islam, Personal, Picture Perfects, Ramadan
Madinah Munawarrah, the City of Lights. In this city, happiness will be clearly displayed and across the nations friendships will develop instantly. In this city, the Prophet is still with us, no matter the distance of time between his Wafat to the time of our visit. In this city, the …
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September 3, 2009
Islam, Ramadan
Minutes are passing as though they are hours. All eyes are on the clock’s second hand, which appears to be as slow as the minute hand. Millions of people over the massive land extending from the Atlantic to the Pacific, are racing against time which doesn’t know how to pass. …
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September 2, 2009
Islam, Ramadan
The Man Who Prayed To Know His Destiny Translated By Sr. Maryam Malik ibn Dinar (may Allah be pleased with him) was a pious and obedient imam. No body imagined that he had once been a harsh and disobedient man. The story of his repentance shows us that no body …
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September 1, 2009
Islam, Ramadan
In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, Bestower of Mercy “Ramadan is the (month) in which was sent down the Quran, as a guide to mankind, also clear (Signs) for guidance and judgment (between right and wrong). So every one of you who is present (at his home) during …
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August 31, 2009
Islam, Ramadan
Taqwa in Ramadan – By Muzammil H. Siddiqi “O ye who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that ye may (learn) self-restraint,-” [Surah Al Baqarah 2:183] “O ye who believe! Fear Allah as He should be feared, and die not except …
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August 30, 2009
Islam, Ramadan
Forgiveness is a superior moral trait. One of the moral traits recommended in the Quran is forgiveness: “Hold to forgiveness; command what is right; But turn away from the ignorant.” [Surah Al A’raf 7:199] In another verse Allah commands: “… let them forgive and overlook, do you not wish that …
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August 28, 2009
Islam, Khutbah, Ramadan
Friday Khutbah (Sermons) : Ramadan and Imaan – by Imam Al-Madinah al-Munawarrah ‘Ali Abd-ur-Rahman al-Hudhaifi from the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Al-Jum‘ah, Ramadan 12, 1421 A.H. (December 8, 2000) The Transcript: All praise is due to Allah, the Mighty, the Generous. I thank Him and seek for His forgiveness. …
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August 24, 2009
Islam, Ramadan
“The month of Ramadan to the other months is like Yusuf (AS) to his brothers. So, just like Yusuf was the most beloved son to Ya’qub (AS), Ramadan is the most beloved month to Allah. A nice point for the nation of Muhammad (sallaAllahu alayhi wasallam) to ponder over is …
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August 22, 2009
Islam, Ramadan
The month of Ramadan has arrived again, the month of fasting and prayer. It is the month that provides an opportunity for forgiveness from Allah and emancipation from our sins. It is the month for performing good deeds and giving in charity. It is the month when the gates of …
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