The lifestyle that we have become accustomed to has spoiled us and we except a limousine to be waiting at the airport to whisk us away and drop us right outside the Haram. There is a system to everything that we must realize and we must be prepared to allow it to run its own [...]
Posts Tagged ‘prepare’
Ten Tips for Ramadhan
As 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 [...]
Prepare for Ramadan
Prepare for Ramadan Many of us have been counting the days remaining up to the holy month of Ramadan. Five days, four, three, two and the next thing you know here it is. For a believer the name of this month “Ramadan” gives the thought of joy, rewards and a feeling of Allah’s mercy. Truly, [...]
The Month of Shabaan
A short speech and advice on The Month of Sha’ban and Preparing for Ramadan by Shaykh Shams ud-Duha.
Health Guidelines For Hajj And Umrah
The more physically fit you are, the easier it would become to perform the many rituals associated with Hajj and Umrah. If you have decided to perform a walking Hajj, then it would be very important for you to be as fit as possible. This will require walking as much as possible, starting about 6 [...]
Hajj Checklist
Ihram/s Musalla Gym bag – useful to carry your musalla in, and once inside haram footwear also safety pins Money belt Flip flops Sandals Sleeping bag Light jacket for Muzdalifa Small bag for pebbles Toiletries Toothbrush Toothpaste Soap Shampoo Razor Wet wipes Mobile phone Spare glasses/ contact lenses Small Quran Hajj guide/ Du’a kitabs Small [...]
Ihram
Ihrâm literally means to make something harâm upon oneself. By adopting ihrâm (donning the two sheets, making niyat and reciting the talbiya, certain things which were halâl (allowed) now become harâm (not allowed) upon that person. Thus, we can say that ihrâm is a state (condition) which a person has subjected himself to and he [...]