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 »Ramadan : Zakat – The 8 Recipients
Ramadan is the traditional time for giving zakat, but who does your money reach? Eight charities provide a brief insight. “Alms (Zakaat) are for the poor and the needy, and those employed to administer the (funds); for those whose hearts have been (recently) reconciled (to Truth); for those in bondage …
Read More »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” …
Read More »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 …
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 »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. …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Important Lessons to be learnt from Ramadan
Important Lessons to be learnt from Ramadan Source : Al-Istiqaamah Magazine, Issue No.5 ,Jan 1997 Allah – the Most High – said: “The month of Ramadan in which the Quran was revealed, a guidance for mankind and clear proofs for the guidance of the Criterion between right and wrong. So …
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“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 …
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