"Surely, the true religion in Allah's sight is Islam" (3:19)
On 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 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
Read moreContinuing 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
Read moreImagine 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
Read moreAsad 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
Read moreFasting 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
Read moreby Sheikhul Hadith Maulana Muhammad Zakariyya HADITH NO. 7 Ibn Umar (Radhi Allaho anho) relates: Rasulullah (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) said: ‘Verily Allah and His Malaa’ikah send Mercy upon those who eat ‘Sehri’ (sower-Suhoor).” COMMENTARY How great is Allah’s favour upon us that even the partaking of food before dawn for fasting is so greatly rewarded. There are many Ahaadith in which the virtues of “Sehri” are expounded and the rewards mentioned. Allaamah Ain – Commentator on Bukhari – has quoted
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