A Training Ground for Ikhlaas (Sincerity) and Sabr (Patience)

All Praise is for Allaah, and Salaat and Salaam be upon the best of creation, his family and his Sahabah, and those who follow his path until the Day of Resurrection. I ask Allaah, the Lord of the Mighty ‘Arsh (Throne), to bless us and you in this month, and…

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Fasting Ramadan Faithfully and Hoping for the Reward from Allaah

Introduction: We are approaching a blessed month in which one will either come out as a winner or as a loser, having or not having his sins forgiven. It is indeed, a great opportunity in this life. Therefore, we need to have true Tawakkul on Allaah in order that He…

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Recommended (Mustahab) & Disliked (Makrooh) Acts During the Fast

Mustahab (recommended) Acts while Fasting It is Mustahab for the fasting person to observe the following during his fasts: Suhoor (Taking the pre-dawn meal) because the Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: "Take Suhoor, there is a blessing in it." [Saheeh Al-Bukhaari no. 1923, Saheeh Muslim no. 1095] (The recommendation…

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The Completeness of the Fast and its Perfection (تمام الصيام و كماله)

Verily, fasting is a great opportunity for the purification of hearts and clearance of their filth, and a precious opportunity to brighten the souls by upgrading them to high statuses, noble ranks, and purification. However, that is only achieved if the one who observes the fast completes it perfectly. This…

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Mindfulness and Heedlessness during Ramadan and after it

Introduction A believer should remain mindful during every season of worship. This concept is rooted in the saying of the Prophet (Salla-Allaahu 'alayhi wa sallam). Abu Hurairah (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu) narrated that the Messenger of Allaah said: "He who observes fasting during the month of Ramadan with Eeman (faith) and Ihtisaab…

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Enter Paradise with Peace – Virtues of Qiyam Al-Layl (Part 2)

1. Qiyam al-Layl expels heedlessness from the heart of the believer.  عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَمْرِو بْنِ الْعَاصِ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ مَنْ قَامَ بِعَشْرِ آيَاتٍ لَمْ يُكْتَبْ مِنَ الْغَافِلِينَ وَمَنْ قَامَ بِمِائَةِ آيَةٍ كُتِبَ مِنَ الْقَانِتِينَ وَمَنْ قَامَ بِأَلْفِ آيَةٍ كُتِبَ مِنَ الْمُقَنْطَرِينَ ‏"‏…

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Enter Paradise with Peace – Virtues of Qiyam Al-Layl (Part 1)

Taraweeh, Qiyam Ramadan, Qiyam Al-Layl, Tahajjud, Witr – these are all names for the same prayer, a great Sunnah Mu’akkadah (during and outside of Ramadan). The Prophet (ﷺ) said about the great virtue of Qiyam Al-Layl during Ramadan: عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏…

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Receiving Ramadan with a Softened Heart

You can download this article to read it from your device at your convenienceDownload The month of Ramadan should not only be received with a sound heart but with Aafiyah (wellbeing) in the heart which is free from sicknesses.  There is no affliction that can afflict the heart of a…

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