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How to Quit Smoking in Ramadan – I
The blessed month of Ramadan comes bearinga practical educational message that encourages one towards greater piety, refinement and change for the better. It is a valuable opportunity to quitbad habits, organize one's life and free it from anarchy, monotony and indolence. It is also a practical test that teaches the Muslim how he can refine his conductand.. More -
The Salaf on the Last ten Nights of Ramadan
Dear brother and sister, the days and nights of Ramadan are distinguished, so seize the opportunity by increasing your remembrance of Allah and making supplications, especially during the chosen periods when they are most acceptable to Allah. These include: *When breaking the fast, since the fasting person has an answered supplication when he breaks.. More -
Praiseworthy Practices of the Salaf in Ramadan
Sitting in the mosque until sunrise: It was narrated that when the Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, performed the Fajr (dawn) prayer, he sat in his prayer place until sunrise. [Muslim] Anas, may Allah be pleased with him, narrated that the Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, said: "Whoever performs the Fajr prayer in congregation and.. More -
The virtues of Fasting Ramadan
The righteous predecessors (the Salaf), may Allah be pleased with them, were very keen on pleasing Allah in any way they can and draw nearer to Him by means of performing different types of righteous deeds. They were more so during the blessed month of Ramadan because of its special status in Islam. Allah The Almighty Says (what means): {The month.. More -
How the Salaf Spent in Charity in Ramadan
The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, was the most generous of people in giving charity, but he was even more generous during the month of Ramadan. He was more generous and faster in giving charity than a blowing wind. Anas, may Allah be pleased with him, narrated that the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: "The best.. More -
O Night, I Love My Tears in You - II
Moons of the night: Those people have lit the night with their tears, and become moons of the night. Humble submissiveness and longing spurred them on; the Quran grasped their hearts, which hovered around the signs of the universe. Thus, the pearls of the night [i.e., tears] welled forth from their eyes. The most precious tears: These are the tears.. More -
O Night, I Love My Tears in You - I
Night fell, silence settled over the universe, the blue sky turned grey, and the darkness of the night kept intensifying until the advent of the blessed hour during which the Merciful descends to the lowest heaven, in a manner befitting His Majesty. Afortunate young man left his bed, liberated himself from the shackles of sleep, purified his body.. More -
We Shall Start from Here - II
1- The second type: People who were heedless and submerged in sins before Ramadan, but with its advent they became worshippers and started fasting and performing the night prayer. They also started reciting the Quran, giving charity, shedding tears out of fear of Allah The Almighty, and their hearts became submissively humble. When the hearts of such.. More -
We Shall Start from Here - I
Ramadan has left us after staying with us as a dear guest for 30 days. However, did it leave us while being satisfied with our conditions, or while it weeps out of remorse over us? We ask Allah The Almighty to accept our worship during the month of Ramadan, just as He gave us the opportunity of witnessing it and guided us to perform fasting and.. More -
The Married Couple in Ramadan
The blessed month of Ramadan carries sublime implications for human life in general and the marital life in particular. It is a great opportunity for the spouses to draw closer to each other and for all family members to maintain kinship ties. Gathering on obedience and worship in an atmosphere of faith increases love and affection in marital life... More -
Swarms of Mosquitoes
Allah The Almighty Says (what means): {Indeed, Allah is not timid to present an example -- that of a mosquito or what is smaller than it is.} [Quran 2:26] Some people might find it strange that Allah The Almighty sets forth an example of a small insect like the mosquito in the Quran. This insect chooses the (most exposed) parts of the body to land.. More -
Steadfastness in Worship after Ramadan
This is the goal worthy of being actively sought and aspired for: steadfastness in worshipping and obeying Allah The Almighty, avoiding sins and reciting the Quran and Athkaar (words of remembrance and supplication) after Ramadan. Just as every matter has an accompanying sign, scholars mention that the sign of acceptance of a good deed is for it to.. More -
Ramadan and the Best Farewell – II
Be a torchbearer of goodness: Be concerned with the affairs of your religion, and endeavor to spread it among the people, and engage in the call to Allah The Almighty, with your manners, behavior, and deeds before being a caller with your words. You should bear in mind that Allah The Almighty sees you working for His sake, and spending time in His way,.. More -
Ramadan and the Best Farewell - I
According to the righteous predecessors, “Ramadan is but a market which is held (for some time) and then it is over, in which some gain, and others lose.” So, to which party do you belong? According to Al-Hasan, may Allah have mercy upon him, “Allah The Almighty has made Ramadan an arena for His slaves to race to please Him: some.. More -
O Night, I Love My Tears in You - III
Abu Turaab, may Allah be pleased with him, describes the Companions of the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam: How wonderful was this Quranic generation that graduated from the school of prophethood and learned at the hands of its teacher. Can you imagine their state, if shedding tears in the depths of the night becomes a common feature and.. More
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