"Surely, the true religion in Allah's sight is Islam" (3:19)
Here are some Sunnah for Fasting To partake in Suhur (Sehri), the pre-dawn meal To break the fast immediately after sunset To open the fast with Dates To pray Tarawih prayer at night To be generous in giving Charity To increase your recital of the Holy Quran
Read moreChapters related to Fasting in Ramadan 217. Chapter: On the obligation to fast Ramadan and clarification of the excellence of fasting and what is connected to it Allah Almighty says, “You who believe! Fasting is prescribed for you, as it was prescribed for those before you..” to His words “The month of Ramadan is the one in which the Qur’an was sent down as guidance for mankind, with Clear Signs containing guidance and discrimination. Any of you who are resident
Read moreby Sheikhul Hadith Maulana Muhammad Zakariyya HADITH NO. 7 Ibn Umar (Radhi Allaho anho) relates: Rasulullah (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) said: ‘Verily Allah and His Malaa’ikah send Mercy upon those who eat ‘Sehri’ (sower-Suhoor).” COMMENTARY How great is Allah’s favour upon us that even the partaking of food before dawn for fasting is so greatly rewarded. There are many Ahaadith in which the virtues of “Sehri” are expounded and the rewards mentioned. Allaamah Ain – Commentator on Bukhari – has quoted
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Read moreBismihi Ta’ala By Umme Faatimah (B.Dietetics Univ. of Pretoria) The modern world has swept us off our feet in so many ways… our dressing, our lifestyles and most noticeably our eating habits. We have so casually adapted the western culture of unhealthy eating, moving further and further away from the Noble teachings of the Quraan and Sunnah of The Noble Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him). Yet, the newest nutritional research continues to discover the benefits of certain foods,
Read moreWatch out for the thief of Ramadan, the kitchen, it steals hours of our sisters time, that could have been used for ibadah (worship).Shaykh Zahir Mahmood
Read moreIt is related by Abu Hurairah (RAA) that the Apostle of God (sallallaho alaihi wa sallam) said “When the month of Ramadhan comes, the Gates of Heaven are thrown open and the Gates of Hell are shut, and the devils are put behind bars” In another report, the “Gates of Mercy” are mentioned in place of the “Gates of Heaven”. [Bukhari and Muslim] Commentary – Commenting of this Tradition, Shah Wali-ullah remarks that as the devout bondsmen apply themselves to
Read more1 Dont eat or drink too much. 2 Give daily charity, even if it be just a £1. 3 Prayer – pray 5 times daily in the Masjid 4 Quran – recite as much as you can preferably with understanding the verses and contemplation 5 Taqwa –
Read moreStart increasing your tilawat of Quran from now. It is difficult to go from one extreme to another overnight on the first of Ramadhan. Sahaba would prepare for Ramadhan months in advance in this manner. Shaykh Ahmad Ali
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