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What I‘tikaaf is
Linguistically speaking, I‘tikaaf means adherence to and frequent practice of something, whether it is good or evil. From the Sharee’ah perspective, scholars of Fiqh (jurisprudence) have stated that I‘tikaaf means staying in a mosque for the sake of obeying Allah The Almighty. However, Shaykh Al-Islam, may Allah have mercy upon.. More -
The ruling of I‘tikaaf
I‘tikaaf (seclusion in the mosque) is a Sunnah (recommended act) for both the man and the woman in the light of the evidence of its permissibility, and consensus over this was reported except what was reported from Maalik, may Allah have mercy upon him, that he disliked I‘tikaaf as mentioned by some of the Maaliki scholars. The ruling of.. More -
Golden opportunities and forgotten treasures
How needful we are in Ramadan to take practical measures and utilize the golden opportunities and forgotten treasures that can bring us closer to Allah The Almighty. After doing them, one feels that he has done something small but gained many benefits, and received rewards like mountains from doing simple actions that only require a limited effort,.. More -
The virtue of voluntary Night Prayer in Ramadan and Its rulings
It was narrated on the authority of Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, that the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: "Whoever stands (in voluntary payers on the nights of) Ramadan out of faith and hoping for reward from Allah, his past sins will be forgiven." [Al-Bukhari] This Hadeeth means that when the Muslim performs.. More -
Fasting - Its status in the religion and some of its rulings
O my Muslim brothers and sisters! Fasting the month of Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam. Fasting the month of Ramadan was enjoined in 2 A.H., and the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, fasted nine Ramadans. It is obligatory to start fasting the month of Ramadan by one of two things: the sighting of the crescent or.. More -
The virtue of the Last Ten Days of Ramadan and the desirability of devoting oneself to worship in them
‘Aa’ishah, may Allah be pleased with her, said, “When the last ten days (of Ramadan) would begin, the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, would tie his lower garment (Izaar) tight, stay up at night, and wake his family (to offer acts of worship).” [Al-Bukhari and Muslim] The wording of this reported by Muslim is as.. More -
Rulings related to Fasting
In this article, we will discuss some rulings connected to fasting during the days of Ramadan, and we ask Allah The Almighty to help us apply these rulings. Muslims should know that it is not valid to observe the fast of Ramadan or make up for days missed during it, or fast what has been vowed without having the intention to do so during the previous.. More -
Recommendations for parents regarding training children to fast
Ramadan is the best month to train your child and teach him how to overcome the desires of his body and develop his ability to shoulder responsibility. It has been proven that the month of Ramadan is the best time to train children to perform religious obligations at an early age. Al-Bukhari and Muslim, may Allah have mercy upon them, narrated that.. More -
About I‘tikaaf
I‘tikaaf is to retire to the mosque for the sake of worshipping Allah The Almighty. Its ruling is that it is an act of the Sunnah (recommendation) and the basic proof for it is what Allah The Almighty Says (which means): {And do not have relations with them as long as you are staying for worship in the mosques.} [Quran 2: 187] This verse.. More -
A strategy to combat thirst in Ramadan
The feeling of thirst in the month of Ramadan becomes intense when it falls in summer, so how can we help our bodies maintain water, resist the feeling of thirst, and reduce its intensity? The feeling of thirst in the month of Ramadan becomes intense in summer because the period of fasting may extend to more than 14 hours a day. The body continues.. More -
Balancing cooking & worship in Ramadan
The blessed month of Ramadan is fast approaching and many of us are busy making preparations to make this a special time for our families. Ramadan is a time for voluntary acts of worship, sharing with those who are less fortunate, and reflecting on the message that Allah has given to us. Overall, the goal of this month is to develop ourselves spiritually.. More -
Enlivening the Last Ten Nights of Ramadan with Worship
It was narrated on the authority of ‘Aa'ishah, may Allah be pleased with her, that she said, “When the last ten days of Ramadan would come, the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, used to tighten his lower garment belt, spend the whole night in prayer and worship, and wake his family (at night for prayer and worship).” [Al-Bukhari.. More -
Let Us Attain Emancipation from Hell
The best wish a Muslim can have in the month of Ramadan, after attaining the mercy of Allah The Almighty and His Forgiveness, is to be emancipated from Hell, as Allah The Almighty Says (what means): {So he who is drawn away from the Fire and admitted to Paradise has attained [his desire].}[Quran 3:185] However, emancipation from Hell requires standing.. More -
Permissibility of Praying Taraaweeh - I
It was narrated on the authority of ‘Abdul-Rahmaan ibn ‘Abd Al-Qaari’, may Allah have mercy upon him, that he said, I went out in the company of ‘Umar ibn Al-Khattaab, may Allah be pleased with him, one night in Ramadan to the mosque and found the people praying in different groups: a man praying alone and a man praying with.. More -
Permissibility of the Taraaweeh Prayer - II
In a Hadeeth (narration) on the authority of Zayd ibn Thaabit, may Allah be pleased with him, he said, The Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, made a small room (with a palm leaf mat). The Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, came out (of his house) and prayed in it. Some men came and joined him in his prayer... More
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