“…they will come to thee on foot and (mounted) on every kind of camel, lean on account of journeys through deep and distant mountain highways; That they may witness the benefits (provided) for them, and celebrate the name of Allah,…” [Surah Al Hajj 22:27-28] All praise is due to Allah, …

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. …

It was narrated that in the days that Musa (Alahi salaam) wandered with Bani Israel in the desert, an intense drought befell them. Together, they raised their hands towards the heavens praying for the blessed rain to come. Then, to the astonishment of Musa (Alahi salaam) and all those watching, …

From the signs of truthfulness is fear of Allah and asceticism in life; for the truthful with conviction fears consuming from what is impermissible and bears poverty and hardship for the sake of Islam. If he commits sin then he does not sleep until he returns to his Lord and …

There was a pious man among the Bani Israel who always remained busy in the worship of Allah. A group of people came to him and told him that a tribe living nearby worshipped a tree. The news upset him, and with an axe on his shoulder he went to …

“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 …

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 …

Friday Khutbah (Sermons) : The Noble Month of Ramadan – by Imam Al-Madinah al-Munawarrah ‘Abdul Muhsin Ibn Muhammad al-Qasim from the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Al-Jum‘ah, Ramadan 5 , 1421 A.H. (December 1, 2000) The Transcript:   In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful All praise is due to …

Ramadan and the Lunar Calendar – By Aisha El-Awady Dr. Aisha El-Awady is an Instructor of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University. We all know that Ramadan is the 9th month of the Islamic or Hijra calendar, but how and when did this calendar come to be used by the …