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Start of the Holy Month of Ramadan
Fasting is an obligation enjoined by Allah, the Almighty, at a fixed time in the year, and cannot be performed at any other time. Therefore, the Muslims should know the rulings related to the start and end of Ramadan in order to perform this act of worship as prescribed. How the Start of Ramadan is Proven: The start of Ramadan is proven by one of.. More -
Ramadan Is the Month of Supplication
The verses on fasting include an amazing gesture that addresses the depth of the soul, touches the heart, rids the fasting person from the hardship he experiences, and makes him look forward to the full compensation and urgent reward. The fasting person can find compensation and reward when he draws closer to Allah, the Almighty, enjoys invoking Him,.. More -
Ramadan and Repentance
One of the greatest blessings which Allah bestows upon His servants is that He gives them an opportunity to turn to Him in repentance. He also made repentance a safe resort and secure refuge which is sought by sinners, who confess their sins, hope for Allah’s mercy, and regret for the evil deeds. They will find in their closeness to their Lord.. More -
Ranks of Fasting People
Imam Al-Ghazali mentioned that fasting does not have only one rank but that it has several ranks; if a person has abstained from material things that invalidate fasting, this does not mean that he has actually fulfilled the objective and meaning of fasting. In fact, the reality of fasting surpasses this meaning. Imam Al-Ghazali said in “Al-Ihyaa:”.. More -
Wisdom of the Sustainer Behind Enjoining Fasting
The religion of Islam contains all benefits, and the Sharia enjoins everything that includes benefits. Islam is based on wisdom and benefiting people. Imam Al-Baidawi stated in his book “Al-Minhaj,” “Evidence indicates that Allah, the Almighty, prescribed all His rulings to benefit His servants.” (p. 233) Real jurisprudence means.. More -
The One Who Provides a Fasting Person with Some Food to Break the Fast Earns the Same Reward as the One Who Was Observing It
Zaid ibn Khaid Al-Juhani (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, “The one who provides a fasting person with something to break his fast will earn the same reward as the one who was observing the fast, without diminishing the reward of the latter in any way." (Reported by At-Tirmidhi.. More -
Objectives of Fasting
Author: Islamweb All praise be to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah, his family, his Companions, and those who follow his guidance. Allah, the Almighty, enjoined fasting on His servants not to torture them, nor to benefit from their fasting, as He is not in need of His servants and the acts of worship they offer. Rather,.. More -
The Most Generous is one of Allah's Most Beautiful Names
The more a person’s knowledge of Allah's Most Beautiful Names and Sublime Attributes is, the greater the faith in his heart, the greater his love and fear of Allah, and the greater his happiness in this world and the hereafter will be. Knowledge of Allah's Most Beautiful Names has versatile benefits and virtues, including: knowing Allah, the Almighty,.. More -
Zakatul-Fitr and The 'Eed
Zakatul-Fitr Zakatul-Fitr is an obligatory charity on every Muslim at the end of the month of Ramadan. Ibn 'Umar, may Allaah be pleased with them, said: "The Prophet, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, enjoined the payment of one Saa’ (a volume measure corresponding approximately to the volume of 5 lb) of dates or one Saa’ of barley as.. More -
Blessings of Qiyaam in the Nights of Ramadan - III
Quran recited in the threeRak‘ahs(units of prayer) ofWitr: 14- It is aSunnah(Prophetic tradition) to read in the firstRak‘ahof the three:{Exalt the Name of your Lord, The Most High}[Quran 87], the second:{Say, "O disbelievers}[Quran 109], the third:{Say, "He is Allah, [who is] One}[Quran 112] and sometimes add:{Say, "I seek.. More -
Blessings of Qiyaam in the Nights of Ramadan - II
Number ofRak‘ahs(units of prayer) ofQiyaam(voluntary night prayer): 7- It is performed with elevenRak‘ahs. We would prefer not to exceed this number for the sake of following theSunnah(tradition) of the Prophet,sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, who did not exceed it till he died. ‘Aa’ishah, may Allah be pleased with her,.. More -
Blessings of Qiyaam in the Nights of Ramadan – I
1- It was narrated that Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, said that the Prophet,sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, used to encourage performingQiyaam(voluntary night prayer) inRamadanwithout firmly enjoining it. Then, he says:"Whoever performs Qiyaam in (the nights of) Ramadan out of sincere faith and hoping to attain the reward of.. More -
Special Virtues of the Night of Decree
Allah The Almighty has attached a special value to theLaylat Al-Qadr, and has given this night special characteristics which make it unique, such as: It is the night on which the Quran was sent down. Ibn ‘Abbaas, may Allah be pleased with him, said,“Allah sent down the Quran at one time from Al-Lawh Al-Mahfooth (the Preserved Tablet.. More -
Recommended Supplications on Laylatu Al-Qadr
Question: May the peace, mercy and blessings of Allah be upon you. What are the recommended supplications on Laylatu Al-Qadr (the Night of Divine Decree)? What are the Quranic verses that should be recited during this night? Answer: In the Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Ever-Merciful Dear sister, May the peace, mercy and blessings of Allah.. More -
Rulings of 'Eed Al-Fitr
1-Prepare yourself for the'Eedprayer by taking a bath and wearing your best clothes. Imaam Maalik, may Allaah have mercy upon him, narrated in hisMuwatta’on the authority of Naafi', may Allaah have mercy upon him, that,“Ibn ‘Umar, may Allaah be pleased with him, used to bathe on the day of 'Eed Al-Fitr before heading to the prayer.”[Au.. More
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