"Surely, the true religion in Allah's sight is Islam" (3:19)
The body is earthly and its nourishment comes from the earth. The spirit, however, is celestial and its nourishment comes only from Heaven. In Ramadan we should deny our overindulged bodies their earthly gratification and instead provide heavenly food for our malnourished souls.Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq See also: Starving the RuhSacredness of Ramadan
Read moreO Allah give me all the good that there isO Allah save me from all the evil that is thereO Allah at the time of my death take me away as one of the highest believersO Allah put my soul in the place of the ‘Illiyeen’ among all the good soulsO Allah when I wake up on the day of judgement, raise me amongst the Prophets, when they enter into Jannah do not separate me from them, and make me
Read moreRamadan is more than fasting from food and drink, it is a sacred opportunity for Muslims to cleanse the heart and draw nearer to Allah. A spiritual detox in Ramadan means shedding distractions, guarding one’s gaze, purifying intentions, and nurturing habits that bring inner peace and mindfulness
Read moreRamadan Preparation Tips 1. 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
Read moreA dua before sleeping that can be read is: اَللّهُمَّ بِسْمِكَ أَمُوْتُ وَ أَحْيَ O Allah, with Your name I die and live (Bukhari) Before we close our eyes and drift off to sleep, it’s a beautiful habit to end the day with the remembrance of Allah (SWT). One of the simplest yet most powerful ways to do this is by reciting the du’as taught to us for bedtime, ensuring we rest with peace, protection, and His blessings. Back to
Read moreبِسْمِ الله اَوَّلَهُ وَاخِرَهُ In the name of Allah in the beginning and the end. (Abu Dawood)
Read moreDua after eating – Arabic الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَطْعَمَنَا وَسَقَانَا وَجَعَلَنَا ْمُسْلِمِينَAlḥamdu lillāhilladhī aṭʿamanā wa saqānā wa jaʿalanā muslimīn Dua – Translation All praise is due to Allah, who gave us food and drink and made us Muslims. (Tirmidhi) Back to Duas indexDua after Drinking MilkDua Before Eating Dua Videos
Read moreMuslim Dua before eating The first thing you should do before you start eating is to say Bismillah, which means ‘In The Name of Allah’. Umm Kulthum narrated that Aishah told here that the Allah prophet said: Narrated Umm Kulthum: From ‘Aishah that the Messenger of Allah (saws) said: “When one of you eats food, then let him say: ‘Bismillah.’” بِسْمِ الله وَبَرَكَةِ اللهTransliteration: Bismillahi Wa Barakatillah In the name of Allah and with the blessings of Allah.(Al-Hisnul Haseen) Back to Duas index
Read moreSalaam, Is it permissible for husband and wife to have sex or even foreplay during Ramadhan period, If not, what should one do to aviod this from happening even when sleeping apart is not possible. jazakallah Answer In the Name of Allah, the Inspirer of Truth.Assalamu Alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh Sexual relations including foreplay between husband wife are only forbidden for the duration of the fast, not for the duration of Ramadhan.Foreplay such as as kissing etc is not forbidden during
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