Eid Mubarak to you all, may the blessings of Allah be with you today, tomorrow, and always! Wishing you and your families a Happy Eid! “Taqabbal Allahu minnaa wa minkum” May Allah accept (the fast and worship) from us and from you.
Read More »Support for Muslim converts during Ramadan
By Lisa Wangsness | Source: bostonglobe.com Brian Buzby had a splitting headache the first day of Ramadan from caffeine withdrawal and mild dehydration. He loved the late night Taraweeh prayers at the mosque, when a portion of the Koran is recited each night, and stayed long afterward talking with friends. …
Read More »Ramadan : A Moment of Remembrance
Connection to the Heavens – Speed dial to Allah
Every time you raise your hands to the sky and make du’a to Allah subhana wa ta’ala, you are calling up a toll-free number with no long distance charges. The Prophet (sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam) said: “Dua is worship” (Tirmidhi) So when we do try and converse with our …
Read More »I am not Feeling Ramadan
Alhamdolillah! We are over half way through the blessed month of Ramadan and many of us are unfortunately still only warming up in our worship and righteous acts. We keep talking about how much we love the month of Ramadan. We love how we could focus and worship. We talk …
Read More »Ramadan : The Merits of Sadaqah
Allah says in the Quran, “Take Sadaqah (alms) from their wealth in order to purify them and sanctify them with it, and invoke Allah for them. Verily! Your invocations are a source of security for them, and Allah is All-Hearer, All-Knower.” [Surah Al-Tawbah, 9:103] What is Sadaqah? Sadaqah is derived …
Read More »Ramadan : We are Human, we eat Food
Fasting is difficult in the hot weather isn’t it? Pretty much everyone around the world today will have felt thirsty and possibly a tad hungry too. So perhaps it’s understandable that many people don’t get it when we praise fasting and say it’s the gateway to the Divine. Being able …
Read More »7 Social Aspects of Ramadan
In Islam, most Ibaadah have Social Aspects, fasting is no exception. Fasting is a matchless and unique institution of Islam. Through it, Islam has planted an ever growing tree of infinite virtue. 1. One of the social aspects of fasting is that it helps in understanding the pains and suffering …
Read More »8 Health tips for Ramadan
The holy month of Ramadan is observed by millions of Muslims around the world. Here are a few tips to ensure good health during this time of fasting and contemplation. 1. Preferably break your fasts with dates. 2. Do not over-eat. 3. Do not consume too much fat and carbohydrates at …
Read More »Video : Recorded Al-Quran recitation from the Holy Mosque in Makkah
Watch the Video Recording of Al-Quran Recitation from the Taraweeh Prayers at Masjid Al-Haram, Makkah, Ramadan 1433(H) (2012). Beautiful & Soothing Recitation by: Shaykh Abdur Rahman Al Sudais Shaykh Saud Al Shuraim Shaykh Mahir Al Muaiqly Shaykh Abdullah Awad Al Juhany Disc 1 of 6: From Surah Al-Fatihah to Surah An-Nisa’ …
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