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Are You One of Them?
The days and nights of Ramadan pass by, while the ways of investing time and efforts in them varies from one person to another. Some people hasten and compete in various kinds of good deeds. Others do not give up their sins but persist in their disobedience. We ask Allah The Almighty to guide all of us! However, there are certain Divine gifts, by.. More -
How Do our Children View Ramadan?
The manner in which children view Ramadan and its importance to their life in this world and in the Hereafter varies from one child to another according to theimpetus that they get before and during Ramadan, what their parents accustom them to and the extent of the influence of their parents’ culture and concerns. Some children consider Ramadan.. More -
How our pious predecessors observed Ramadan – II
Recitation of the Quran: The month of Ramadan is the month of the Quran. The Salaf used to pay particular attention to the Book of Allah, and angel Jibreel (Gabriel) used to study the Quran with the Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, during Ramadan. 'Uthman Ibn Affaan, may Allah be pleased with him, used to complete reciting the Quran once each.. More -
How our pious predecessors observed Ramadan – I
The righteous servants of Allah used to welcome the month of Ramadan with repentance and true determination to reap its benefits and fully utilize its precious time. Our Salaf (pious predecessors) were the best in this vein. Here are some of their deeds in Ramadan: Praying Qiyaam Al-Layl: The Messenger of Allah sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam said:.. More -
Fasting people are little gardens
(Quick instructions on how to transform yourself into a garden) Smiling, the gardener pulled the last vegetable from the black earth. Like a gold clad trophy, the onion glistened in the rays of the morning sun. He laid it gently with its companions in a wicker basket that was lying near the dirt bed. He laughed. The garden that he and his brother.. More -
Qiyaam during Ramadan (Taraaweeh) - I
Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, said: “The Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam, used to encourage us to pray at night in Ramadan, without making it obligatory. Then he, sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam,said:‘Whoever prays at night in Ramadan out of faith and the hope of reward, all his previous sins will be forgiven.’.. More -
Qiyaam during Ramadan (Taraaweeh) – II
The timing of Qiyaam The time for praying Qiyaam is from after ‘Ishaa’ until Fajr, because the Prophet, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, said: “Allah has added one more prayer for you, which is Witr, so pray it between the Ishaa’ and the Fajr prayers.” [Ahmad] Praying at the end of the night is better, for those who can.. More -
A Ramadan to remember
Nadia came home from school holding up a bound book proudly. "Look what I made," she said to her mother excitedly, waving her book back and forth. Her mother glimpsed the title, My Best Memory. As her mom flipped through it, she realized it was about Ramadan. Pictures of masajid, people offering salah, and families breaking their fast filled.. More -
A Ramadan challenge for your family
A super–clean house. Extra cooking. Extra prayers. Packed social calendar. Does this describe a familiar Ramadan? It seems we get into these comfortable patterns of "Ramadan living". As parents, what does this teach our kids about the significance of Ramadan? That Ramadan is a time of celebration and social gathering? In part it is,.. More -
Children in Ramadan
Laying down the book I looked up at Tessniem. "OK, so what are we going to do this Ramadan?" Her cheerful face lit up. "Paint the windows." Looking at my pretty white sheers I forced my head to nod. "OK, what else do we do during Ramadan?" Omar jumped off the couch… "Not eat, ah, I mean fast." "That's.. More -
Preparing soul and body for Ramadan – II
The challenge: love and faith The secret that the practice of fasting divulges to us is that the happiness that is the ultimate desire of all human beings is the happiness of faith. It is their true north, their lost treasure, whether they know it or not—and doubtless, most do not. Allah Says what means: “…Unquestionably, by the.. More -
Preparing soul and body for Ramadan – I
Fasting and happiness We constantly seek happiness. What pleasure we seek is our choice. We seek what we think will bring us happiness. But in reality, even the worshippers of the life of this world get lost in things that are unimportant, even by their own standards. Their dilemma too is the same: Most non-believers spend their life doing what they.. More -
Gases While Fasting
Question: I suffer from excessive gas, and they increase when I fast. What could be the problem, and how do I treat it? Answer: Assalaamu ‘Alaykum, respected brother. Many different things could lead to the increase of gases. One of which is having irritable bowel syndrome, which is a common problem that is not due to a specific organic.. More -
Headache When Fasting
Question: I constantly suffer from a headache, especially when I fast. What could be causing this? Answer: Assalaamu ‘Alaykum, respected brother Alam. There are many things that could be causing this constant headache. Migraine or stress could be causes of this. Secondary headaches result from organic problems, like sinuses, teeth problems,.. More -
Normal Blood Sugar Levels While Fasting
Question: Once while I was fasting, I had my blood sugar level checked and it was 120. Then I started to reduce my sweets and sugar consumption. A few months later I checked it regularly again for a while when I was fasting and two hours after breaking my fast. The results during the fasting periods ranged between 100-105, while after I ate they ranged.. More
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