"Surely, the true religion in Allah's sight is Islam" (3:19)
Purpose of Ramadan – lasting change 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
Read moreAs fasting is an act of ‘ibādah in itself, just keeping the fast means you are in a state of ‘ibādah. If you can do any other ‘ibādah at the same time, that is very good. If you cannot do any proactive ‘ibādah you should not feel guilty about it as you are already in a state of ‘ibādah. However, it is important that the fast we keep adheres to the spirit of fasting. (Excerpt from a Spiritual Gathering held
Read moreHere under are some spiritual effects of Worship in Ramadhan Experience has shown that effects of ibaadat (worship) in the blessed month of Ramadhan remain upon the remainder of the year. Whomsoever practises any virtue informally therein, ease of performing A’amale Salihah overtakes them thereafter. Similarly, whoever prevents them self from sinning therein, for the remaining eleven months abstentation will become easy. In reality, prevention from sins in Ramadhan is not too difficult because, it is established that the Shayateen
Read moreOn a sweltering hot day your throat has become parched. You are in the privacy of your home and the refreshingly cool water is within hand’s reach. You desire to drink it, but you do not. Why? Simply because you are fasting and while fasting you cannot eat and drink. If somebody prompts you to nevertheless drink it and says: “Nobody is watching,” you will immediately rebuke him with the words: “But Allah is watching!” ALLAH TA’ALA IS WATCHING! Subhanallah!
Read moreWhat is Laylatul Qadr? Laylatul Qadr, also known as the Night of Power or Night of Decree, is one of the most significant events in the islamic calendar. It was on this blessed night that the first verses of the Quran were revealed to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). (The Night of Power) Crowning Glory Laylatul Qadr is the crowning glory of the holy month of Ramadhaan. It is associated with the sending down of the Qur’an Majeed, the
Read moreShaykh Hassan Ali suggests four things we can do on Laylatul Qadr which will make you amongst the richest people in the hereafter.
Read moreThe 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
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