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Making the best of this Ramadan

Manage your time. This is so essential in Ramadan. Prophet Muhammad's advice in this regard, as stated in many Hadeeths, is unambiguous: Look at time as your life's capital and count any wasted part of it as a loss. Break up your days and nights into time for worship, time for handling worldly business, and time.. More

153418 01/08/2010
The Virtue of Offering the Taraaweeh Prayer in Congregation

Abu Tharr, may Allah be pleased with him, said, We fasted with the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, during Ramadan, and he did not lead us in voluntary night prayer until seven nights remained (i.e. just before the end of the month); that was when he led us in prayer until a third of the night had passed. When six nights remained,.. More

159869 26/07/2010
Diminishing Sexual Desire by Fasting

Ibn Mas‘ood, may Allah be pleased with him, said that he and others were there when the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: “O young people, whoever of you can afford marriage should marry because it is more (conducive to) lowering the gaze and more protective of the private parts; and whoever is not able to marry should.. More

159868 26/07/2010
Moms: Feed Your Soul This Ramadan

For most Muslims, Ramadan is supposed to mean much more than just abstaining from food, drink and sexual intercourse. It is an opportunity to enlighten the mind and soul. With opportunities to participate in the Taraaweeh (night prayers) prayers and Iftaar (fast-breaking) meals to enjoy with family and friends, Ramadan is the highlight of the year for.. More

140563 08/09/2008
Self reproach during Ramadan

The one who ponders upon the essence of this life, will realize that its pleasure is nothing but a test and that it is continuous suffering and grief. People are always wondering what will happen to them next and thus live a life of uncertainty. The one who becomes inclined towards it will continually feel insecure and it will result in his humiliation.. More

140590 10/09/2007

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