
Spend Thirty Days in Paradise
Those who seek the worldly life are indeed poor, because they depart from it without tasting the best thing in it. Had the kings and their sons been acquainted with the happiness we enjoy, they would have fought us with swords to get it. Sometimes one experiences...

The virtue of the Last Ten Days of Ramadan and Laylat Al-Qadr
The last ten days of Ramadan are blessed by Allah with unique virtues. Among such virtues is that Laylat Al-Qadr (the Night of Decree) is among them. About this Night, Allah, The Most Exalted, Says (what means): “Ha, Meem. By the clear Book. Indeed, We sent...
Issues Related to the Timing of I‘tikaaf
The Time for Practicing I‘tikaaf The majority of scholars are of the opinion that it is an act of Sunnah (recommended) to practice I‘tikaaf (seclusion in the mosque) in Ramadan or any other time. However, some of the Maaliki scholars say it is an act of Sunnah only in Ramadan and simply permissible at any other time. The preponderant opinion is that it is indeed permissible in Ramadan and other months and the best and most confirmed time to...

The impact of Ramadan on us
With Ramadan upon us, many of our homes naturally infuse with the excitement and anticipation of this month of fasting, taraaweeh prayers, night vigils, reciting the Quran, and connecting with family and friends. Khutbahs (sermons) abound with instructions on...