Shaykh Mufti Amin lays out the practical framework to searching for the Night of Power, what it means to the believer in these last ten
Category: Fasting and Ramadan
A Most Beautiful Supplication in the Last Days of Ramadan
حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ كَهْمَسِ بْنِ الْحَسَنِ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ بُرَيْدَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، أَنَّهَا قَالَتْ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ أَرَأَيْتَ إِنْ وَافَقْتُ
Despite Severe Israeli Restrictions, Over 70,000 Worshipers Pray at al-Aqsa, Friday night
More than 70,000 worshipers performed Isha and Tarawih prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque Friday night – Ramadan 16 April 2021. This despite the Israeli military blocking
Ramadan in the Haram, Makkah 2021
Above two pictures: Ramadan in the Haram, Makkah, last year (2020) and Ramadan this year الحمد لله رب العالمين
The Likeness of Ramadan and Prophet Yusuf
By Imam Ibn al-Jawzī رحمة الله عليه [‘Bustan al-Wa’idhin wa Riyad as-Sami’in’; p. 213-214] The month of Ramadan to the other months is
Ramadan, Sending Salutations to the Prophet صَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَآلِهِ وَسَلَّمَ and Serving Parents
“Woe to him who found the blessed month of Ramadan and let it pass by without gaining forgiveness” “Woe to him before whom thy
Ramadan 2021: which countries have the longest and shortest fast this year?
The holy month begins approximately two weeks earlier each year and is set to start in mid-April this year via thenationalnews.com Ramadan is set to
Ramadan and Going ‘Straight’
Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad ﷽ اَلْحَمْدُ لِلهِ وَالصَّلَاةُ وَالسَّلَامُ على رسول الله وعلى آله وصحبه ومن اهتدى بهداه اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ كريمٌ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ
Dua Tip for Ramadan
Shaykh Yasir Qadhi The month of Ramaḍān is nearly upon us now, and it is the month when all good deeds are increased. We
Medical Benefits of Fasting
Dr. Francois Willhekme de Toledo of Buchinger Wilhelmi Clinic : buchinger-wilhelmi.com Feb 2020 The largest scientific study on the effects of Buchinger therapeutic fasting
Fasting in Islam: Its Excellence, Benefits and Use for Sustainable Development of the Society
Mohammad Zakir Hossain – College of Economics and Political Science – Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman The main purpose of this article is to
My Problem with Coronavirus Conspiracy Theories – Imam Zaid Shakir
Imam Zaid Shakir is a Muslim American scholar and co-founder of Zaytuna College in Berkeley, California. He teaches courses on Arabic, law, history, and Islamic
The rulings of Sadaqah al-Fitr
The following is a detailed essay on the rulings of Sadaqah al-Fitr, written by Mufti Faraz Adam. The great Hanafi jurist Ibn al-Humaam mentions, “Sadaqah al-fitr
The pandemic and Ramadan – Dr Shaykh Akram Nadwi
By: Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi Oxford Shaykh Mohammad Akram Nadwi is an Islamic scholar from the Indian city of Jaunpur and a graduate of the
Homeless to be fed at end of Ramadan
30th July 2013 Muslim volunteers will host a ‘Feed the Homeless’ event on Preston Flag Market on Saturday at 7.30pm. The Islamic holy
Remembering Ramadan during World War 2
Muslim service personnel at Woking Mosque during Eid
Britain Does Ramadan… And Does It Very Well
By Julie Siddiqi – Executive Director of the Islamic Society of Britain 26th July 2013 So, we are half way through Ramadan and what an amazing buzz
Virtues of fasting in summer’s heat
This following is from Ibn Rajab’s section in “Lata’if Al-Ma’arif” (p. 272-273) about the virtues of fasting during hot days : “From the acts of
Ramadan and Purification
By Shaykh Hamza Yusuf The month of Ramadan is a special time for purifying oneself, the greatest opportunity to implement the discussions and cures with
London Muslims break fast with homeless during Ramadan
By Sanjana Deen BBC Asian Network 12 July 2013 Muslims share iftar, the sunset meal, after breaking the fast A group of Muslim
The Virtues of Allah’s sacred month of Muharram and Fasting on `Ashura’
By Sheikh Muhammad Saalih Al-Munajid Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds, and peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, the Seal of
I’m Not a Muslim, but Ramadan Changed Me
By Charlotte Dando– Interfaith Activist based in the UK 22 Aug 2012 My apartment is located in between three of the area’s most frequented bars.
Ramadan fasting dilemma when sun never sets
By Mark Bosworth 18 Aug 2012 BBC World Service, Rovaniemi, Finland Land of the midnight sun: the day is more than 20 hours long during
Luton’s Muslims set up food bank to help town’s needy
16 August 2012 Luton’s Muslim community has used the holy month of Ramadan to set up a food bank to help those in need. Sufian
US synagogue welcomes Muslims seeking a place to pray
17 August 2012 Muslims around the world are gathering for Friday prayers, and in one neighbourhood in the US state of Virginia, the worshippers
Experiencing Ramadan: Local MP fasts for a day
By Farah Jassat 16 Aug 2012 Yesterday my local MP for Leicester South, Jon Ashworth, decided to try out fasting for the day. He visited
Important Notes regarding Sadaqat al-Fitr
I. Hadrat ibn ‘Umar said, “The Prophet made incumbent on every male or female, free man or slave, young or old, the payment of one
How do we end our Ramadan?
By Amatullah All Praise and Thanks is for Allah subhanahu wa ta`ala (exalted is He) who has blessed us with witnessing yet another Ramadan! The Prophet ﷺ (peace be
The Importance of Sadaqat-ul-Fitr
Rasulullâh Sallallâhu ‘alayhi wasallam said: “The fast remains suspended between Heaven and Earth until the fitrah is paid.” Sadaqatul fitr [fitra] is compulsory charity which
The True Spirit of Ramadan: Beyond Hunger and Thirst
By Aslam Abdullah He told me that his calendar was full for the month of Ramadan as he was unable to join us for an iftar with the