"Surely, the true religion in Allah's sight is Islam" (3:19)
Taraweeh Salaah – Night 10 By Sheikh Abdul Hamid Lachporia – Canada In the Name of Almighty Allah Most Gracious, Most Merciful Tonight’s Tarawee consists of the balance [three quarters] of Wa ma min Dhab’bateen (JUZ 12) and half of Wa’ma Ubarri -u-nafsee (JUZ 13). The Surahs that will be covered are the remaining half of Surah Hud, Yusuf and a third of Surah Ar-Ra’d. SURAH HUD: Awful were the fates of the ‘Ad and Thamud, two mighty people of
Read moreAs fasting is an act of ‘ibādah in itself, just keeping the fast means you are in a state of ‘ibādah. If you can do any other ‘ibādah at the same time, that is very good. If you cannot do any proactive ‘ibādah you should not feel guilty about it as you are already in a state of ‘ibādah. However, it is important that the fast we keep adheres to the spirit of fasting. (Excerpt from a Spiritual Gathering held
Read moreTaraweeh Salaah – Night 9 By Sheikh Abdul Hamid Lachporia – Canada In the Name of Almighty Allah Most Gracious, Most Merciful The Tarawee for tonight commences from Yah’tha diroona Ilaykoom(Juz 11) up to and including a quarter of Wa ma min Dhab’bateen(Juz 12). The Surahs to be covered this evening Insha’Allah are: (1) The concluding quarter of Surah Al-Tawbah, Surah Yunus in its entirety and a quarter of Surah Hud. SURAH AL-TAWBAH The vanguard of Faith think nothing of
Read moreTaraweeh Salaah – Night 8 By Sheikh Abdul Hamid Lachporia – Canada In the Name of Almighty Allah Most Gracious, Most Merciful Tonight’s Tarawee consists of the remaining quarter of Qa-lal Mala-u(Juz 9) and the whole of Wa’lamu Annama(Juz 10). In this evening’s Tarawee we will Insha’Allah cover Surah Al Anfal and three quarters of Surah Al-Tawbah. In the previous introductions to the Surahs we have seen how each Surah is a step or gradation in the teaching of the
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11 Benefits of Reading Books“From Boosting Your Brain to Soothing Your Soul” 1. Reading can help ease feelings of anxiety and grief. 2. By keeping your mind occupied with a good book, you’re less likely to fall for falsehoods. 3. Regular reading habits can prevent you from wasting time with idle or inactive people. 4. Reading regularly can help improve your speaking skills and communication clarity. 5. Reading can help develop and purify your thoughts. 6. It boosts your knowledge,
Read moreTaraweeh Salaah – Night 7 By Sheikh Abdul Hamid Lachporia – Canada In the Name of Almighty Allah Most Gracious, Most Merciful Tonight’s Tarawee commences from the second half of Wallow Annana(Juz 8) and covers up to a third of Qa-lal Mala u(Juz 9). Tonight’s Tarawee covers Surah Al A’raf in its entirety. This Surah is closely related to the previous Surah in two respects (1) It was revealed during the same period, and (2) its argument is similar to
Read moreTaraweeh Salaah – Night 6 By Sheikh Abdul Hamid Lachporia – Canada In the Name of Almighty Allah Most Gracious, Most Merciful Tonight’s Tarawee consists of three quarters of Wa-ith Sami-U(Juz 7) and the first half Wallow-Annana(Juz 8). The Surah covered is Surah An’am in its entirety. This is a Surah of the late Makkan period. A great part was revealed in its entirety. The reason for placing this Surah in this section of the Most Holy Qur’an is simply
Read moreExperience has shown that effects of ibaadat (worship) in the blessed month of Ramadhan remain upon the remainder of the year. Whomsoever practises any virtue informally therein, ease of performing A’amale Salihah overtakes them thereafter. Similarly, whoever prevents them self from sinning therein, for the remaining eleven months abstentation will become easy. In reality, prevention from sins in Ramadhan is not too difficult because, it is established that the Shayateen are imprisoned. Consequently, less sinning occurs generally because of removal
Read moreTaraweeh Salaah – Night 5 By Sheikh Abdul Hamid Lachporia – Canada In the Name of Almighty Allah Most Gracious, Most Merciful Tonight’s Tarawee consists of La Yuhibbullah(Juz 6) in its entirety up a quarter of Wa-itha Sami-oe(Juz 7). The Surah’s covered are: the last quarter of Surah Al- Nisa and Surah Ma’ida completely. The final portion of Surah Al-Nisa deals with the wrongdoings of the Ahle-Kitaab and also makes mention of those people who were honourable exceptions. The outcome
Read moreTaraweeh Salaah – Night 4 By Sheikh Abdul Hamid Lachporia – Canada In the Name of Almighty Allah Most Gracious, Most Merciful Tonight’s Tarawee consists of the last quarter of Lantana (Juz 4) to the end of Wal-Muh’sanat(Juz 5). The Surah covers three quarter of Surah An-Nisaa. This Surah is closely related with the previous Surah and deals with the social problems that the Muslim community had to face immediately following the Battle of Uhud. The principals laid down in
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