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Ramadan Opens the Gates of Paradise - I
How fast time flies! A full year has passed, full of happy and sad events, and these nights and days will never return. Have you learned from the past? Have you forgotten your deeds during the last year? They are either good deeds, which you want to conceal so that you will receive their reward on the Last Day when neither wealth nor sons will avail.. More -
Advice to Women in Ramadan
O Muslim women, O protected pearls of the Ummah (Muslim nation)! I advise you to make a sincere intention to make the most of Ramadan, and to have good expectations of Allah The Almighty regarding your efforts at being dutiful to your parents and husband, raising children, doing the housework and worshipping your Lord. Do not let your kitchen and your.. More -
Chicken Pulao
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken cut into 8 pieces 10 cloves 2 teaspoons black peppercorns 2 inch piece cinnamon stick 2 tablespoons coriander seeds 6 large black cardamoms 1 teaspoon cumin, white 1 small onion, coarsely chopped 5 garlic cloves 2 inch piece ginger cut into pieces 450 grams rice, Pakistani basmati 1/2 cup ghee or oil 1 large.. More -
Make the Most of the Season of Blessings
Ramadan is a blessed season, whose motto is, “Whoever sights the new moon of the month, let him fast it (that month).” Its age is a limited number of days. Its aim is that you become righteous. Its call is, “O seeker of good, proceed! O seeker of evil, desist!” Amongst the favors and bounties of Allah The Almighty are that He.. More -
Blessed Be the Seekers of Forgiveness - II
… Continued Luqmaan said to his son, commanding him to seek forgiveness frequently, "Make your tongue accustomed to seeking forgiveness as there are hours when Allah The Almighty does not let down a supplicating person." Furthermore, Al-Hasan, may Allaah have mercy upon him, said, "Seek forgiveness frequently in your houses, at.. More -
Blessed Be the Seekers of Forgiveness – I
The month of Ramadan is a great opportunity for repentance. Indeed, it is known as the month of repentance, which is why we see many people turning to Allah The Almighty in this month. We see mosques full of worshippers, the Book of Allah being recited, people competing in acts of obedience, increasing their charity and doing other good deeds. However,.. More -
Repentance in Ramadan: If Not Now, then When? - II
Let me ask you a question: What prevents you from repentance and following the way of rectitude? Perhaps your reply would be, ‘It is family, society and friends. I fear I may repent and then return to my sinful ways once again. My sins are numerous, how can I ever be forgiven? I feel afraid for my family and property.’ In reply, let me.. More -
Repentance in Ramadan: If Not Now, then When? - I
The month of repentance, forgiveness and release from Hellfire, the month of goodness, blessings, munificence and kindness, Ramadan is here. The Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: "When it is the first night of Ramadan, all the devils and rebellious Jinns are tied in fetters, and all the gates of Hellfire are closed.. More -
The Devils are Shackled, Ramadan is Here - I
Ramadan is a month in which the devils are shackled, as the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, informed us. Indeed, the chaining of the devils is one of the greatest means of overcoming them and shielding oneself against their perils. Abu Hurayrah, may Allaah be pleased with him, reported that the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam,.. More -
An Urgent Message to My Muslim Sisters in Ramadan - II
Women and Taraaweeh Prayer: Ramadan is distinguished over other months by the Taraaweeh prayer. Praise be to Allah The Almighty, many women and girls are keen to perform Taraaweeh prayer in the mosques. However, dear sister, if you want to have your full reward, you should observe the following points and advise your daughters and sisters to observe.. More -
An Urgent Message to My Muslim Sisters in Ramadan - I
Dear Muslim sisters everywhere, I wish all goodness for every Muslim woman on earth, and I ask Allah The Almighty to make you and us all to witness the month of Ramadan, accept our acts of obedience in it, and assist us during it. I am writing this especially for you, my sister, and wish to highlight some thoughts and ideas within it that could be.. More -
Continuation of good deeds after Ramadan
First Khutbah (sermon) Praise be to Allah Who has guided His believing servants to do acts of obedience and has made the ways of good and righteous deeds easy for them. I bear witness that there is no god but Allah Who has no partners, and that our leader and Prophet Muhammad is Allah’s Messenger, the best of those who observed fasting and the.. More -
The Devils are Shackled, Ramadan is Here - III
As for whispers in Ramadan, scholars said that there are different kinds of whispers, some of which are pathological whispers (compulsive), whispers of the inner self, and devilish whispers. Pathological whispers are compulsive obsessions that a person cannot ward off completely, until he/she receives the due treatment. Whispers of the inner self.. More -
The Devils are Shackled, Ramadan is Here - II
Based on the interpretations of our righteous predecessors and the opinions of the knowledgeable scholars on the meaning of shackling, we deduce the following: First: The meaning of shackling may be interpreted according to its apparent or intended meaning. It could mean that all the devils are chained up or it could mean that only the most rebellious.. More -
Conditions and Rulings of Repentance - III
As Muslims, we must beware of sins because they are ominous, their repercussions are dispraised and their punishments are painful. Hearts that love them are diseased, being safeguarded from them is a condition to be prized; any wellbeing they bring is useless and being afflicted with them, especially in old age, is a great disaster. Allah The Almighty.. More
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