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The Verses of Fasting and Contextualization - IV
Abiding by the religious rulings regarding the relationship between men and women safeguards them from fornication and unlawful sexual intercourse. However, abiding by the religious rulings in the marital relationship according to the obligations of worship and I‘tikaaf (staying in seclusion) in Ramadan is the ultimate form of this commitment.. More -
The Verses of Fasting and Contextualization - III
The saying of Allah The Almighty (which means): {And to glorify Allah for that [to] which He has guided you} affirms the significance of the context i.e. the life of this Ummah (Muslim nation) and its identity are closely related to the glorification of Allah The Almighty since the first moment of prophethood. {And your Lord glorify} meaning, to glorify.. More -
The Verses of Fasting and Contextualization - II
The value of the life of the Muslim individual was established through the ruling of legal retribution. Then the value of the Muslim individual himself was proved by means of testimony. Then came the verses of fasting in the same context, covering two basic aspects: the Muslim individual and the Ummah (Muslim nation). Allah The Almighty Says (what means):.. More -
The Verses of Fasting and Contextualization - I
The discourse of the verses of fasting starts with a general instruction to the Ummah (Muslim nation) to realize righteousness in its comprehensive meaning. This includes all the different good deeds that can be done to achieve the victory of goodness that can guarantee the survival of the Ummah and ensure its protection against destruction. Allah.. More -
The Secret of Fasting - III
Imitating angels Fasting is abandoning food, drink and sexual desire, so it entails becoming similar to angels and making the soul more elevated in a way that brings it closer to the state that Allah The Almighty created at first. When abandoning food, drink and sexual desire, one tightens the channels of the devil in the blood as fasting.. More -
The Secret of Fasting - II
No ostentation in fasting …"except fasting. It is (exclusively) for Me and I (alone) will reward it." This is because no one can know that the person is fasting except Allah The Almighty, as fasting is fulfilled through intention and abandonment, unlike other acts of worship that are done by performing certain acts and movements.&.. More -
The Secret of Fasting - I
Allah The Almighty legislated fasting as a mercy for His slaves as He is free of need and He provides them with sustenance. Allah The Almighty is the One who provided for people even before the creation and guarantees their sustenance whether they believe or disbelieve. He never intended to expose them to difficulty.. More -
Rulings on Fasting Children-II
The ruling on the fasting of the child who has not attained puberty Q: What is the ruling on the fasting of the child who has not attained puberty? A: The fasting of the child, as we have already mentioned, is not obligatory on him. However, it is incumbent upon his parent to enjoin it upon him, in order to get accustomed to it. The fasting of the.. More -
Rulings on Fasting Children-I
This is a group of chosen Fatwas (religious rulings) given by scholars about the fasting of our beloved children. When should a child fast? Q: When should a child start fasting? At which age does it become obligatory for him to fast? A: A child is commanded to pray when he is seven years old, and should be lightly beaten for leaving it when he is.. More -
How to Quit Smoking in Ramadan - II
10-You will develop an inner urge to start smoking again, so remember the Saying of Allah The Almighty (which means): {Indeed, those who fear Allah - when an impulse touches them from Satan, they remember [Him] and at once they have insight.} [Quran 7: 201]Besides, do not forget the Saying of Allah The Almighty (which means):{And if an evil suggestion.. More -
How to Quit Smoking in Ramadan – I
The blessed month of Ramadan comes bearinga practical educational message that encourages one towards greater piety, refinement and change for the better. It is a valuable opportunity to quitbad habits, organize one's life and free it from anarchy, monotony and indolence. It is also a practical test that teaches the Muslim how he can refine his conductand.. More -
We Shall Start from Here - II
1- The second type: People who were heedless and submerged in sins before Ramadan, but with its advent they became worshippers and started fasting and performing the night prayer. They also started reciting the Quran, giving charity, shedding tears out of fear of Allah The Almighty, and their hearts became submissively humble. When the hearts of such.. More -
We Shall Start from Here - I
Ramadan has left us after staying with us as a dear guest for 30 days. However, did it leave us while being satisfied with our conditions, or while it weeps out of remorse over us? We ask Allah The Almighty to accept our worship during the month of Ramadan, just as He gave us the opportunity of witnessing it and guided us to perform fasting and.. More -
Ramadan and the Best Farewell – II
Be a torchbearer of goodness: Be concerned with the affairs of your religion, and endeavor to spread it among the people, and engage in the call to Allah The Almighty, with your manners, behavior, and deeds before being a caller with your words. You should bear in mind that Allah The Almighty sees you working for His sake, and spending time in His way,.. More -
Ramadan and the Best Farewell - I
According to the righteous predecessors, “Ramadan is but a market which is held (for some time) and then it is over, in which some gain, and others lose.” So, to which party do you belong? According to Al-Hasan, may Allah have mercy upon him, “Allah The Almighty has made Ramadan an arena for His slaves to race to please Him: some.. More
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