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Continuing good deeds after Ramadan

Continuing good deeds after Ramadan After Ramadan ends, it’s important to keep doing the good deeds we started. Allah loves consistency, even in small actions. Try to keep praying regularly, reading a little Qur’an each day, giving charity, and being kind to others. These habits help us stay close to Allah and remind us that worship isn’t only for Ramadan — it’s a way of life all year round. “Promise yourself that once Ramadan is over, you won’t go back

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A Memorable Month

The month of Ramadhán is always a memorable month. This is that special month in the Islámic calendar that causes Muslims all over the world to re-invigorate their ímán. No matter what the condition of the Muslim is, this individual finds it easy to give up bad habits and make more ‘Ibádat in the blessed month. Maulana Maseehuallah Khan Back to Virtues of Ramadhan

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Duas 9 Comments

Dua on Laylatul Qadr

What is the dua on Laylatul qadr night? Aaisha (RadhiAllaho anha) reports: “I said: ‘O Messenger of Allah (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam), should I find myself the “Laylatul Qadr”, what shall I pray. The Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) replied: say, أَللّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ العَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنّيْ ‘Oh Allah, indeed You are most forgiving, You love to forgive, so forgive me.’[at-Tirmidhi] 4 things to do on Laylatul Qadr What is Laylatul Qadr? A Reader on Laylat al-Qadr (the Night of Power)

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Don’t Let the Sand of Ramadhan Slip Away

Imagine that you are on the beach. You are four years old. The camp leader has told you that you have five minutes to build a great castle. “Quickly,” your three year old Ameer tells you, “the sand here is too soft. Run closer to the water and get better sand!” Off you run and grab, with your tiny hands, as much sand as you can hold. But, as you run back, plop, plop, plop, you feel the sand slipping

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Stories 8 Comments

The Spirit of Ramadan

Asad opened the refrigerator door and peered inside. His eyes fell on a huge chocolate cake and some sandwiches, the leftovers from yesterday’s tea. “Oh God! Why am I being punished like this?” He groaned silently. It was the first day of Ramadan and Asad was fasting. He had just returned from school and was feeling ravenous. After dropping his heavy backpack on the bedroom floor, he made a beeline for his favorite spot in the house, the kitchen. But

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Making Assumptions

One fine day, a bus driver went to the bus garage, started his bus, and drove off along the route. No problems for the first few stops – a few people got on, a few got off, and things went generally well. At the next stop, however, a big hulk of a guy got on, six foot eight, built like a wrestler, arms hanging down to the ground. He glared at the driver and said, “Big John doesn’t pay!” and

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Fasting, Hadeeth 3 Comments

Fasting is a Shield

Fasting is a shield [Bukhari] Fasting is a shield for a person which protects them from Shaytan, Allah’s punishment and Jahannam. However, one needs to make sure the shield is not damaged in any way. Otherwise it will not be effective in doing its job. The actions that damage this shield and render it useless are sins like Backbiting, Lying, Evil Glance, Swearing, Nonsensical Conversation, Arguments, Slander, Haram Sustenance, and every other evil. Besides the compulsory fasting in the month

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