Why Do We Fast ?
Praise be to Allaah. Firstly we must note that one of the names of Allaah is al-Hakeem (the Most Wise). The word Hakeem is derived from the same root as hukm (ruling) and hikmah (wisdom). Allaah alone is the One Who issues rulings, and His...
Praise be to Allaah. Firstly we must note that one of the names of Allaah is al-Hakeem (the Most Wise). The word Hakeem is derived from the same root as hukm (ruling) and hikmah (wisdom). Allaah alone is the One Who issues rulings, and His...
Benefits obtained in conditioning oneself to fast after Ramadan
1. Fasting the six days of Shawwal completes the reward for fasting a full year.2. Fasting these six days and previously fasting in the month of Shabaan (prior to Ramadan) is similar to the sunan ar rawaatib (voluntary prayers associated to each...
1. Fasting the six days of Shawwal completes the reward for fasting a full year.2. Fasting these six days and previously fasting in the month of Shabaan (prior to Ramadan) is similar to the sunan ar rawaatib (voluntary prayers associated to each...
Innovations During the Last Ten Days of Ramadaan
Specifying the last Jum’ah of Ramadaan with a specific prayer. Ash Shuqayree cites from ‘Kitaab Sharh al Mawaahib: “…and even worse is what some people practice in some countries by praying ‘Salaat al Khums’ in this [last] Jum’ah claiming that it...
Specifying the last Jum’ah of Ramadaan with a specific prayer. Ash Shuqayree cites from ‘Kitaab Sharh al Mawaahib: “…and even worse is what some people practice in some countries by praying ‘Salaat al Khums’ in this [last] Jum’ah claiming that it...
Concerning ‘Itikaaf
It’s Prescription:1. ‘Itikaaf (secluding oneself in the masjid) is a recommended act in Ramadaan as well as any other day in the year. The source for that is found in Allaah’s saying: “…while you are making ‘Itikaaf in the masaajid.” And there...
It’s Prescription:1. ‘Itikaaf (secluding oneself in the masjid) is a recommended act in Ramadaan as well as any other day in the year. The source for that is found in Allaah’s saying: “…while you are making ‘Itikaaf in the masaajid.” And there...
The Behaviour of the Messenger (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) in the Last Ten Nights of Ramadaan
On the Authority of ‘Aa’ishah, may Allah be pleased with her, who said: “When the last ten nights would enter, Allah’s Messenger (sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam) would stay up throughout the night, awaken his family, become intense (in worship) and...
On the Authority of ‘Aa’ishah, may Allah be pleased with her, who said: “When the last ten nights would enter, Allah’s Messenger (sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam) would stay up throughout the night, awaken his family, become intense (in worship) and...
Golden Words of advice for Ramadhaan
Question: What words of guidance do you have for the Muslim ummah, on the occasion of the month of Ramadhaan? Response: In the name of Allaah, all praise is to Allaah alone, and may Allaah send prayers and salutations upon our Prophet...
Question: What words of guidance do you have for the Muslim ummah, on the occasion of the month of Ramadhaan? Response: In the name of Allaah, all praise is to Allaah alone, and may Allaah send prayers and salutations upon our Prophet...
PREPARATION OF THE WINNERS IN RAMADAN
"The Winners in Ramadan" by Sh. Ibrahim ad-DuwayshThe following is a reminder of some matters that help one to be among the winners in Ramadan by using its days and nights properly. “Remind, for indeed reminding benefits the believers.” (51:55)1....
"The Winners in Ramadan" by Sh. Ibrahim ad-DuwayshThe following is a reminder of some matters that help one to be among the winners in Ramadan by using its days and nights properly. “Remind, for indeed reminding benefits the believers.” (51:55)1....
How the Prophet Fasted In Ramadaan
The Prophet (saws) would not begin fasting Ramadaan until there was a verified sighting of the crescent indicating the month or with the testimony of two trustworthy Muslim witnesses or just one witness. But when there was no sighting or...
The Prophet (saws) would not begin fasting Ramadaan until there was a verified sighting of the crescent indicating the month or with the testimony of two trustworthy Muslim witnesses or just one witness. But when there was no sighting or...
Supplication during the Night of Decree
Taken from Tafsir of Surat Al Qadr (The Night Of Power) - Tafsir Ibn KathirIt is recommended to supplicate often during all times, especially during the month of Ramadan, in the last ten nights, and during the odd nights of it even more so. It is...
Taken from Tafsir of Surat Al Qadr (The Night Of Power) - Tafsir Ibn KathirIt is recommended to supplicate often during all times, especially during the month of Ramadan, in the last ten nights, and during the odd nights of it even more so. It is...
Laylat ul-Qadr
Laylat ul-Qadr is the most blessed night. A person who misses it has indeed missed a great amount of good. If a believing person is zealous to obey his Lord and increase the good deeds in his record, he should strive to encounter this night and...
Laylat ul-Qadr is the most blessed night. A person who misses it has indeed missed a great amount of good. If a believing person is zealous to obey his Lord and increase the good deeds in his record, he should strive to encounter this night and...
A typical day of a fasting person in Ramadhan
A typical day of a fasting person in Ramadhan 1. Intention. The night before you go to sleep, if forgotten then before Fajr starts and fasting day begins, make intention in the heart and mind (not verbally, no authentic proofs) that you will...
A typical day of a fasting person in Ramadhan 1. Intention. The night before you go to sleep, if forgotten then before Fajr starts and fasting day begins, make intention in the heart and mind (not verbally, no authentic proofs) that you will...
Important Lessons to be learnt from Ramadhan
Al-Istiqaamah Magazine, Issue No.5 ,Jan 1997 ________ Allah - the Most High - said: "The month of Ramadhan in which the Qur'an was revealed, a guidance for mankind and clear proofs for the guidance of the Criterion between right and wrong. So...
Al-Istiqaamah Magazine, Issue No.5 ,Jan 1997 ________ Allah - the Most High - said: "The month of Ramadhan in which the Qur'an was revealed, a guidance for mankind and clear proofs for the guidance of the Criterion between right and wrong. So...
Ramadan - A Reminder of Unity
Ramadan - A Reminder of Unity By Imam Muhammad Naasir-ud-Deen Al-AlbaaneeSource: Silsilatul-Ahaadeeth As-Saheehah (1/442-445)Translated by Al-Istiqaamah Newsletter [1] Abu Hurayrah رضي الله عنها related that the Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa sallam said:...
Ramadan - A Reminder of Unity By Imam Muhammad Naasir-ud-Deen Al-AlbaaneeSource: Silsilatul-Ahaadeeth As-Saheehah (1/442-445)Translated by Al-Istiqaamah Newsletter [1] Abu Hurayrah رضي الله عنها related that the Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa sallam said:...
The Delight of the Heart
The Delight of the Heart Author:Sa'ud bin Ibrahim Ash-Shureim, Imam of Masjid al-HaraamSource:A khutbah delivered in al-Masjid Al-Haram during the Month of RamadaanTranslator:Yahya Adel Ibrahim Praise is for Allah, the Guide to goodness. He...
The Delight of the Heart Author:Sa'ud bin Ibrahim Ash-Shureim, Imam of Masjid al-HaraamSource:A khutbah delivered in al-Masjid Al-Haram during the Month of RamadaanTranslator:Yahya Adel Ibrahim Praise is for Allah, the Guide to goodness. He...
32 Inauthentic Ahaadeeth on Ramadaan
Author: 'Abdul Muhsin ibn 'Alee al Muhsin Reference: Riyaad al Jannaan fee Ramadaan: P.31 - 36 The following are some inauthentic Ahaadeeth that I wanted to draw attention to due to their circulation amongst the people in Ramadaan. They have been...
Author: 'Abdul Muhsin ibn 'Alee al Muhsin Reference: Riyaad al Jannaan fee Ramadaan: P.31 - 36 The following are some inauthentic Ahaadeeth that I wanted to draw attention to due to their circulation amongst the people in Ramadaan. They have been...
Fasting - A Great Act of Worship
Adapted from the book 'Fasting - A great Act of Worship' by Shaikh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-Uthaimeen and translated by Dr. Abdullah al-Farsi. The Virtues of Ramadaan Allah says: "O you who believe! Fasting has been prescribed for you as it was...
Adapted from the book 'Fasting - A great Act of Worship' by Shaikh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-Uthaimeen and translated by Dr. Abdullah al-Farsi. The Virtues of Ramadaan Allah says: "O you who believe! Fasting has been prescribed for you as it was...
Al-Istighfâr (Seeking Forgiveness)
Al-Istighfâr (Seeking Forgiveness) by Ibn Taymiyyah The Messenger of Allâh, sallAllâhu `alaihi wa sallam, said: "The master of invocations for forgiveness is that the servant says: 'Allâhumma 'anta rabbî, lâ 'ilâha 'illâ 'anta, khalaqtanî, wa...
Al-Istighfâr (Seeking Forgiveness) by Ibn Taymiyyah The Messenger of Allâh, sallAllâhu `alaihi wa sallam, said: "The master of invocations for forgiveness is that the servant says: 'Allâhumma 'anta rabbî, lâ 'ilâha 'illâ 'anta, khalaqtanî, wa...
Fruits of Ramadaan
Allah - the Most High - has favored us with countless blessings, the greatest of them being Islam itself. Within the religion of Islaam there are many favors; one is the month of Ramadan, which is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. However,...
Allah - the Most High - has favored us with countless blessings, the greatest of them being Islam itself. Within the religion of Islaam there are many favors; one is the month of Ramadan, which is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. However,...
Sunnahs Neglected In Ramadaan
Sunnahs Neglected In Ramadaan Author: Imaam al-Albaani Question: "Could the Shaikh give us some words of benefit for the blessed month of Ramadaan, on this fine occasion" Shaikh al-Albaanee, may Allaah have mercy upon him said, "Allaah, the...
Sunnahs Neglected In Ramadaan Author: Imaam al-Albaani Question: "Could the Shaikh give us some words of benefit for the blessed month of Ramadaan, on this fine occasion" Shaikh al-Albaanee, may Allaah have mercy upon him said, "Allaah, the...