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Fasting people are little gardens
(Quick instructions on how to transform yourself into a garden) Smiling, the gardener pulled the last vegetable from the black earth. Like a gold clad trophy, the onion glistened in the rays of the morning sun. He laid it gently with its companions in a wicker basket that was lying near the dirt bed. He laughed. The garden that he and his brother.. More -
Qiyaam during Ramadan (Taraaweeh) - I
Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, said: “The Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam, used to encourage us to pray at night in Ramadan, without making it obligatory. Then he, sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam,said:‘Whoever prays at night in Ramadan out of faith and the hope of reward, all his previous sins will be forgiven.’.. More -
Qiyaam during Ramadan (Taraaweeh) – II
The timing of Qiyaam The time for praying Qiyaam is from after ‘Ishaa’ until Fajr, because the Prophet, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, said: “Allah has added one more prayer for you, which is Witr, so pray it between the Ishaa’ and the Fajr prayers.” [Ahmad] Praying at the end of the night is better, for those who can.. More -
A Ramadan to remember
Nadia came home from school holding up a bound book proudly. "Look what I made," she said to her mother excitedly, waving her book back and forth. Her mother glimpsed the title, My Best Memory. As her mom flipped through it, she realized it was about Ramadan. Pictures of masajid, people offering salah, and families breaking their fast filled.. More -
A Ramadan challenge for your family
A super–clean house. Extra cooking. Extra prayers. Packed social calendar. Does this describe a familiar Ramadan? It seems we get into these comfortable patterns of "Ramadan living". As parents, what does this teach our kids about the significance of Ramadan? That Ramadan is a time of celebration and social gathering? In part it is,.. More -
Children in Ramadan
Laying down the book I looked up at Tessniem. "OK, so what are we going to do this Ramadan?" Her cheerful face lit up. "Paint the windows." Looking at my pretty white sheers I forced my head to nod. "OK, what else do we do during Ramadan?" Omar jumped off the couch… "Not eat, ah, I mean fast." "That's.. More -
Preparing soul and body for Ramadan – II
The challenge: love and faith The secret that the practice of fasting divulges to us is that the happiness that is the ultimate desire of all human beings is the happiness of faith. It is their true north, their lost treasure, whether they know it or not—and doubtless, most do not. Allah Says what means: “…Unquestionably, by the.. More -
Preparing soul and body for Ramadan – I
Fasting and happiness We constantly seek happiness. What pleasure we seek is our choice. We seek what we think will bring us happiness. But in reality, even the worshippers of the life of this world get lost in things that are unimportant, even by their own standards. Their dilemma too is the same: Most non-believers spend their life doing what they.. More -
Gases While Fasting
Question: I suffer from excessive gas, and they increase when I fast. What could be the problem, and how do I treat it? Answer: Assalaamu ‘Alaykum, respected brother. Many different things could lead to the increase of gases. One of which is having irritable bowel syndrome, which is a common problem that is not due to a specific organic.. More -
Headache When Fasting
Question: I constantly suffer from a headache, especially when I fast. What could be causing this? Answer: Assalaamu ‘Alaykum, respected brother Alam. There are many things that could be causing this constant headache. Migraine or stress could be causes of this. Secondary headaches result from organic problems, like sinuses, teeth problems,.. More -
Normal Blood Sugar Levels While Fasting
Question: Once while I was fasting, I had my blood sugar level checked and it was 120. Then I started to reduce my sweets and sugar consumption. A few months later I checked it regularly again for a while when I was fasting and two hours after breaking my fast. The results during the fasting periods ranged between 100-105, while after I ate they ranged.. More -
The Impact of Fasting on Blood Pressure
Question: I have a question regarding a drop in blood pressure: does it affect fasting? Please give me some details on the issue, and what are the cases of high blood pressure that could prevent a person from fasting? Answer: Assalaamu ‘Alaykum, dear brother Ahmad. Perhaps you meant to ask about the impact fasting has on blood pressure... More -
Fasting While Pregnant
Question: After two and a half years of marriage, Allah has blessed me to become pregnant. I am now in my fifth month and have just discovered that I have twins in the same embryo sac and that they share one placenta. They are both healthy now, but the doctor told me that there is a high risk of malformation, damage, or death to both, or at least.. More -
Wife taking from her husband’s wealth to pay Zakatul-Fitr
Question Can a woman take from her husband's wealth to pay Zakatul Fitr if he is not willing to pay it? Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger. The husband is obliged to pay the Zakatul-Fitr of his wife because he is obliged.. More -
Stomach Swelling After Breaking the Fast
Question: Whenever I start eating, my stomach swells, and I get a stomachache when it is empty. What do you advise me to start with when breaking my fast in Ramahdaan? Answer: Assalaamu ‘Alaykum, respected brother Muhammad. First of all, we must know the reason behind these symptoms. You may be suffering from an infection in your stomach,.. More
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