"Surely, the true religion in Allah's sight is Islam" (3:19)
1. To awaken earlier than usual 2. To brush the teeth with Miswaak 3. To have a bath (Ghusl) 4. To be well dressed in an Islamic manner 5. To be dressed in one’s best clothes (Doesn’t necessarily have to be new) Note: Care should be taken that we do not incur debts or transgress the limits of modesty on the clothes we purchase and wear on Eid day as is seen in Muslim communities of today. Many of our
Read moreRasulullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam said, ‘On the last night of Ramadhaan the fasting Muslims are forgiven.’ The Sahaabah radiyallahu anhum inquired, ‘O Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam, is that the night of power?’ Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam replied, ‘No! But it is only right that a servant should be given his reward on having completed his duty’ [Ahmad] Back to Ramadan Menu
Read moreSpecial Offers Some people frequent restaurants and takeaways during the night, attracted by special offers. Such offers deprive them of the great treasures offered by Allāh ta‘ālā for performing tarāwīh and tahajjud. In addition, many involve themselves in sin and lā ya‘nī (futile activities) and waste any spiritual benefits they had gained that day. Pearls of Ramadān (8) Guidance and advice for the Blessed Month from Hadrat Mawlānā Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahullāh
Read moreMake the most of the final few days of Ramadhaan. Remember and strive to continue the goodness even after this blessed month of Ramadhaan is over. A sign of acceptance is when there has been positive change in our lives that goes beyond the month. It is not befitting a true believer to return to his bad ways once we exit this blessed season. May the Almighty accept all our acts of worship & forgive us completely. Ameen
Read moreWhile you plan to become a better believer one day, the angel of death plans to take your soul one day.Act upon your plan before he does. Maulana Dawood Seedat
Read moreTaraweeh Salaah – Night 26 By Sheikh Abdul Hamid Lachporia – Canada In the Name of Almighty Allah Most Gracious, Most Merciful Tonight’s Tarawee consists slightly more than the first half of Amma (JUZ 30) and the Surahs that will be covered are listed individually with brief explanations and their meanings. SURAH NABA: [The Great News]. The Great News for man, in his spiritual destiny, is the Day of Judgement to come, the Day of Sorting Out. It sets forth
Read moreTaraweeh Salaah – Night 25 By Sheikh Abdul Hamid Lachporia – Canada In the Name of Almighty Allah Most Gracious, Most Merciful Tonight’s Tarawee consists of Tabarakalladhi (JUZ 29). The Surahs that will be covered are: Surah Al Mulk [The Dominion]; Surah Al Qalam [The Pen] or Nun; Surah Al Haqqah [The Sure Reality]; Surah Al Ma’arij [The Ways of Ascent]; Surah Nuh [Noah}; Surah Al Jinn [The Spirits]; Surah Al Muzammil {The Enfolded One]; Surah Al Muddaththir [The One
Read moreTaraweeh Salaah – Night 24 By Sheikh Abdul Hamid Lachporia – Canada In the Name of Almighty Allah Most Gracious, Most Merciful Tonight’s Tarawee consists of Qad Sami-Allahu (JUZ 28) and the Surahs that will be covered are the following: Surah Al Mujadilah [The Woman Who Pleads]; Surah Al Hashr [The Mustering]; Surah Al Mumtahinah [ That Which Examines]; Surah Al Saff [The Battle Array]; Surah Al Juma’ah [Frida]; Surah Al Munafiqun [The Hypocrites]; Surah Al Taghabun [The Mutual Loss
Read moreTaraweeh Salaah – Night 23 By Sheikh Abdul Hamid Lachporia – Canada In the Name of Almighty Allah Most Gracious, Most Merciful Tonight’s Tarawee consists of Kaala Fama Khatbukoom (JUZ 27) and the Surahs that will be covered are:- the concluding second half of Surah Al Dhariyat, Surah Al Tur [The Mount]; Surah Al Najm; Surah Al Qamar [The Moon] Surah Al Rahman [The Most Gracious]; Surah Al Waqi’ah and Surah Al Hadid. The commentary of Surah Al Dhariyat was
Read moreTaraweeh Salaah – Night 22 By Sheikh Abdul Hamid Lachporia – Canada In the Name of Almighty Allah Most Gracious, Most Merciful Tonight’s Tarawee consists of Ilayhi Yuraddu (JUZ 25) and the Surah’s that will be covered are: the concluding section of Surah Fussilat or Ha Min; Surah Al Shura; Surah Al Zukhruf; Surah Al Dukhan; and Surah Al Jathiyah. SURAH AL SHURA: The theme is how evil and blasphemy can be cured by the Mercy and Guidance of Allah,
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