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 …
Read More »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: …
Read More »Ramadan : Laylat al-Qadr – When the Night Equals a Thousand Months
Laylat al-Qadr : When the Night Equals A Thousand It was narrated that in the days that Musa (Peace be upon him) 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, …
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