Ramadan

Ramadan : The Excellence of the Night of Qadr

Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said: “Whosoever performs the night prayer on the night of Al-Qadr with emaan (firm belief) and seeking reward will have all his past sins forgiven.” [Al-Bukhari 4/2550] This hadeeth is evidence for the virtue of the night of Al-Qadr as well as performing qiyaam …

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Ramadan : Laylat ul-Qadr

In each of the daily prayer we offer, we solemnly declare to Allah, “Iyyaka na’budu” (You alone do we worship). While the intelligent and committed believer realizes that his very lifestyle spells worship, he knows, remembering the words of our Prophet sallAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam that “Du’aa’ (supplication) is worship” …

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Hadith Qudsi on Ramadan

Superiority of Fasting (Saum) Narrated Abu Huraira (radhiAllahu anhu): Allah’s Messenger (sallaAllahu alayhe wasallam) said: “Allah said: “Every good deed performed by son of Adam is a credit for him but fasting is exclusively Mine and I give reward for it. Fasting is a shield against sins. Therefore, when any …

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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: …

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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.  …

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Friday Khutbah (Sermons) : Competing for the Hereafter

Friday Khutbah (Sermons) : Competing for the Hereafter – by Imam Al-Madinah Al-Munawarrah ‘Abdul-Bari ibn ‘Awad ath-Thubayti from the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, on 22nd Ramadan 1421AH The Transcript: All praise is due to Almighty Allah Who has made Ramadan a month of plentiful reward. I thank Him for favoring …

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