"Surely, the true religion in Allah's sight is Islam" (3:19)
The month of Ramadhan is not like any other month; its purpose is to rid man of those habits which he has accumulated throughout the rest of the year. It is a month that prepares man for the remaining eleven months by teaching him discipline and self control. Thus, Allah has made some acts which are beloved to man, like eating, drinking and fulfilling one’s desires, Haraam. If man can control these desires in this month, which are usually permissible
Read more1. Plan Ahead for RamaḍānWe should plan our activities ahead and try to ensure that our worldly tasks are either completed before Ramaḍān or, if possible, are postponed and delayed till after Ramaḍān, thus freeing ourselves for as much time as we need for ‘ibādah (worship) during Ramaḍān. 2. Plan Everyday of RamaḍānIn addition to planning for the month of Ramaḍān, we should also plan the twenty-four hours of each day of Ramaḍān. For instance, we should allocate a specific
Read moreImagine that you are on the beach. You are four years old. The camp leader has told you that you have five minutes to build a great castle. “Quickly,” your three year old Ameer tells you, “the sand here is too soft. Run closer to the water and get better sand!” Off you run and grab, with your tiny hands, as much sand as you can hold. But, as you run back, plop, plop, plop, you feel the sand slipping
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
Read moreJabir bin Abdillah (radi Allahu anhuma) said: “When you fast, then your hearing should fast, and your sight and your tongue from lying and sinning. Let there be a tranquility and calmness over you on the days of your fasting, and do not make the days that you are not fasting and the days you are fasting equal.” Some of the Salaf used to say: “Indeed Allah, the Most High, has made the month of Ramadan as a competition for
Read moreAs the blessed month of Ramadhan approaches, we need to prepare for it in such a way that we can gain the maximum benefit of this month. For many, Ramadhan comes and goes. However, very few people actually benefit from this great month. Our teachers advise us to live the whole year as if we are in the month of Ramadhan. This magnanimous achievement can only be attained when the actual month of Ramadhan is spent properly. In order to
Read moreFrom the book Khulaasatul Kalaam by Shaykh Jaarullah. Brother Muslim, Sister Muslima: 1. Fast Ramadhan with belief and truly seeking the reward of Allah the Most High so that He may forgive you your past sins. 2. Beware of breaking your fast during the days of Ramadhan without a valid Islamic excuse, for it is from the greatest of sins. 3. Pray Salat ut-Taraweeh and the night prayer during the nights of Ramadhan – especially on Layatul-Qadr – based on
Read moreRamadan is the month of fasting, standing, generosity, self-evaluation, patience and the Qur’aan. Indeed there are many groups and paths regarding the month of Ramadan. Let’s see which group we belong to. The first group: is a group that sees Ramadan as a time of restrictions and preventions; a time of prohibitions from desires and lust. They do not comprehend the benefits of Ramadan. You will find them lazy and tired. They fast with great difficulties while continuing in backbiting,
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