Ramadan
Is like a rare flower that blossoms once a year
And just as you begin to smell its fragrance It disappears for another year
Make the most of it now while you still have the chance
For the harvesting season is here
Is like a rare flower that blossoms once a year
And just as you begin to smell its fragrance It disappears for another year
Make the most of it now while you still have the chance
For the harvesting season is here
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5 ways to extend the benefits of Ramadan beyond Ramadan
Abu Ayyub al-Ansari relates that Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) says: "Whoever fasts the month of Ramadan and then follows it with six days of fasting in the month of Shawwal, it will be as if he had fasted the year through." Sahih Muslim (1163)
Forgiveness and Repentance in Islam
God has granted intellect to human beings. The intellect entails responsibility. The more intellect a person has, the more he/she is responsible. When the intellect is missing, the responsibility is also not there. Little children are not held responsible, because their intellect has not yet developed. The insane are not responsible, because they have lost the intellectual capacity.
Understanding Zakat
Zakat is one of the major religious duties in Islam. Literally, zakat means to "purify". It refers to the purification of a believers' wealth and soul. Wealth purification denotes the mobilization of assets for the purpose of financial growth and justified distribution. Purification of the soul implies freedom from hatred, jealousy, selfishness, uneasiness and greed.
Fasting in Ramadan: Worship or Habit?
Is fasting a habit or is it an act of spiritual devotion? It is related that Prophet Muhammad "Good conduct is a habit, and bad conduct is just obnoxious."
Ramadan - An opportunity to know your inner self
Fasting (Sawm) carries a two-fold meaning - two seemingly opposing definitions combined into a single word. And sawm, as described in the Qur'an and the hadith, simultaneously fulfills both of these definitions. The primary meaning is to hold back, to refrain from, to abstain - the further meaning is to rise beyond, to move past former limits.
Dua (Prayer) of Fasting
The following dua (prayers) are recited at the beginning and end of the fast to indicate and affirm the intention of the fast.
Preparing for the Month of Mercy
A lot of us yearn to prepare for Ramadan, but we have no idea how to start. Below are a few tips to insha'Allah (Allah willing) help prepare our minds and hearts for this upcoming Month of Mercy.
Know Thyself: Islamic View of Human Psyche
At the outset, Adam and Eve settle on earth and begin the human experience. Through them, the process of procreation begins and the human race is born. “O people! Be mindful of God who created you from a single soul, and from it created its mate and...
17 Ways of Sadaqah (Charity)
Stuffed salmon with broccoli and pickled avocado salad
This is a great dish to serve a crowd.