Virtues Of Itikaaf
It used to be the general practice of the Messenger of Allah to perform Itikaaf in the Holy month of Ramadhan. At times he used to remain in the masjid for the whole month and in the year of his demise, he was in Itikaaf for twenty days. Because he usually secluded himself in the…
Taraweeh
1 : It is Sunnatul Muakkadah to perform Taraweeh with jamaah. If the entire community omits performing Taraweeh with Jamaah, all will be sinful for this omission. By performing the taraweeh with the congregation at home the virtue will be obtained. However the additional reward of 27 times which is obtained by joining the congregation…
How to make the Most of Ramadhan
In the light of Al-Qur’an and Authentic Hadith “O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, so that you may learn self-restraint”(Al-Qur’an 2:183) Fasting in Ramadhan Fasting (Sawm) in Ramadhan, the 9th month in the Hijri Calendar, is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. The…
Lailatul Quadri
Subhaan Allaah! The beautiful month of Ramadaan is flying by! Its blessed days and fragrant nights are soon about to leave. And it breaks our hearts to let it go. Yet, O Muslim, Rejoice! For there is good news for you! A great opportunity is about to dawn upon you…… Allah Subhaanahu wa Taala, in…
Some Common Mistakes in Ramadaan
1 : Taking Ramadaan as a ritual For many of us Ramadaan has lost its spirituality and has become more of a ritual than a form of Ibaadah. We fast from morning to night like a zombie just because everyone around us is fasting too. We forget that its a time to purify our hearts…
The time for Beginning and Ending the Fast
Praise be to Allaah, we seek His help and His forgiveness. We seek refuge with Allaah from the evil of our own souls and from our bad deeds. Whomsoever Allaah guides will never be led astray, and whomsoever Allaah leaves astray, no one can guide. I bear witness that there is no god but Allaah,…