The Forgotten Virtues of Suhūr & Iftār
During the Month of Ramadān I am sure we are all accustomed to hearing about the virtues of Ramadān, the Qur’an, fasting, and so on. However, there are two important aspects of fasting that we seldom...
View ArticleFeeling Demotivated this Ramadān? Remember the Supplication of Jibrīl
We are half way through the blessed month of Ramadān and many of us are unfortunately still only warming up in our worship and righteous acts. A common excuse for this is that due to the long hours of...
View ArticleLess Than 100 Days Until Ramadan 2018
Although not especially distant, with fewer than 100 days until the arrival of Ramaḍān this year, there is still a significant amount of time before its appearance. As such, we must ask: is it already...
View ArticleFasting in Sha’bān
Sha’bān is the name of the (eighth) month, and it is so called because in this month the Arabs used to disperse (tasha’aba) in search of water, or it was said that they dispersed to carry out raids...
View ArticleFasting Has No Equivalent
The blessings related to fasting are truly astounding. Those who fast are able to scale the ranks; expiate their sins; tame their desire; give much in charity; engage in a variety of acts of worship;...
View ArticleRamaḍān Pointers
Patience …Those who patiently persevere will truly receive a reward without measure!”[1] Patience is inseparable from the purpose of Ramaḍān. Scholars mention four areas where patience is required:...
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Zakāt al-Fitr Q&A
Click here to pay your Zakāt al-Fiṭr All praise and thanks are due to Allāh (subḥānahu wa taʿālā), the Lord of the worlds. Peace and blessings be upon our Prophet, Muhammad, his family and all his...
View ArticleA Reminder about the New Hijri Year
Muharram 1444 commences on Saturday 30th July 2022. This means the 10th of Muharram, the Day of ‘Āshūrā will be on Monday 8th August 2022. The Sunnah is to fast the 10th of Muharram along with a day...
View ArticleThe Fiqh of Tarāwīh
A Selected Translation from the Chapter of ‘Recommended Prayers’ From the Book: Hāshiyah al-Rawdh al Murbi’ Sharh Zād al-Mustaqni. By Ibn Qāsim al-Hanbali (1392h) NOTE: The text in bold is from the...
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Reclaim Prophet Musa in Muharram
The new Islamic year has begun! Click here to get your one-stop shop to help you achieve its true significance. As we approach the opportunity of the fasting of ʿĀshūra, a season of worship draws to a...
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