Ramadan

The Qur’an was being revealed to the Prophet (May the peace and blessing of Allah be upon him) in a piecemeal, i.e., piece by piece over a period of twenty-three (23) years. This is for certain wisdom mentioned in the Qur’an by Allah, the Most High, “And (it is) a Qur’an which We have divided

Tips on how Muslims can utilize the lesson learnt from Ramadan in increasing the good deeds and devotion throughout the year.

Learn how Islam require from the followers, after having Iman (faith) in Allah, to persevere after Ramadan and be steadfast

With Ramadan about to come to an end, an important question is raised: Will Muslims continue to worship Almighty Allah with the same enthusiasm they have been doing in Ramadan? In fact, many of the Muslims who are used to worshipping Almighty Allah during Ramadan by offering Tahajjud (late night Prayer), remembering Almighty Allah, and

Highlights of the means that can help continue doing good deed even after Ramadan, as the lord of Ramadan is the Lord of the entire year.

Believers’ notion of forgiveness is very different to that of those who do not live by the morals of the Qur’an.

Charity is of two types in Islam. One that is compulsory called Zakat, and voluntary charity which is referred to as (Sadaqah).

Tips on how to make a good use of the last ten days of Ramadan with family

The article covers the importance of reading Qur'an, engaging in voluntary prayer and other several acts of Ibadah during the month of Ramadan.

One of the benefits of memorizing the Qur'an is that it does exercise the "memory muscles" and comes in very handy for other life skills

The article discusses the conditions that a Muslim should observe before engaging in the duty of fasting the month of Ramadan.

In Arabic, ‘Eid’ means joy and ‘Waid’ means curse. Allah’s mercy is turned into a curse by disregarding the blessings or by abusing the blessings. Eid is a blessing of Allah. Every nation has Eid or festival. Allah has given Muslims two Eids (Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha). It may seem to many that this is a

A reflection on the meaning of Eid and the lessons it gives Muslim. The lesson we also learn by considering Eid Al-Fitr a day of moral victory.

Eid Al-Fitr is a day of thanksgiving, gratefulness and jubilation, as it signifies the successful completion of the sacred month of Ramadan

An explanation to the way Muslims can conduct themselves, their thoughts and decisions in compliance only with the Qur'an.

Tips on the morals of fasting the month of Ramadan described with their evidences from the authentic traditions of the Prophet (Pbuh).

Its virtue: The night of Al-Qadr is the most virtuous night of the year. Allah says in the Qur’an: “We revealed it on the night of power [that is, Al-Qadr]. What will tell you what the night of power is? It is better than a thousand months.” Any action therein, for example, reciting the Qur’an,

We must examine ourselves now and see what we have learned and achieved during this month of Ramadan.

Introduction Alhamdu lillah. Indeed, all Glory and Praise is due to Allah. We glorify and praise Him and we ask Him for help and forgiveness. In Allah we seek refuge from the evils in ourselves and from our wrong doings. He whom Allah guides shall not be misguided, and he whom He misguides shall never

In each of the daily prayers we offer, we solemnly declare to Allah, “Iyyaka nabudu” (You alone do we worship). While the intelligent and committed believer realizes that his very lifestyle spells worship, he knows, remembering the words of our Prophet, peace and blessing be upon him, that “Dua’ (supplication) is worship” [At-Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud]

Ways to benefit from Eid celebration in Islam and achieve utmost reward from Allah. This includes acts of giving and forgiving people on Eid day

At the feast that marks the end of Ramadan, we recommend here in our message of Eid to reflect on some lessons learnt from this occasion.

Tips on the best means to enhance purity of soul and faith in Allah during the last ten days of Ramadan

Some useful advice on how one could spend the last ten days of Ramadan, especially as these days are very special in the life of every Muslim

It is very important that we spent a few moments to understand some of the wisdom and lessons that we can learn from this month of fasting.

Eid prayer is wajib (strongly recommended, just short of obligatory). It consists of two Rakahs (units) with six or thirteen additional Takbeers

Learn about the significant values and virtues of Eid Al Fitr celebration as a day of joy in Islam

Some commendable sunnah acts that a Muslim should make on the day of Eid ul Fitr

Every Muslim is required to pay Zakat al-Fitr at the conclusion of the month of Ramadan as a token of thankfulness to God

The Prophet would perform Itikaf for ten days every Ramadan. In the year that he died, he performed it for twenty days

This night marked the beginning of the revelation of the Qur'an to Prophet, an event unparalleled in the history of humankind

Laylat ul-Qadr is the most blessed night. A person who misses it has indeed missed a great amount of good. If a believing person is keen to obey his Lord and increase the good deeds in his record, he should strive to encounter this night and to pass it in worship and obedience. If this

Some stations that a Muslim has to stop with in order to achieve his objectives in Ramadan

Ibn `Abbas used to say to his tongue, “O tongue! Say something good to win, or abstain from evil to be safe.” Surely Allah will be merciful to those who check their utterances and weigh their words. He Almighty says [Not a word does he utter but there is a sentinel by him, ready (to

It is recommended to break our fast on dates”, as Prophet Mohammad (peace and blessings be upon him) used to do: “Break your fast by eating dates as it is purifying.” (Narrated by Ahmad) “إذا أفطر أحدكم فليفطر على تمر، فإنه بركة، فإن لم يجد تمرا فليفطر على الماء، فإنه طهور” (رواه أحمد في مسنده

Yogurt is a popular food for Ramadan as well as Eid. However, much controversy has surrounded the consumption of cow’s milk and milk products for some time. Fortunately, though, this controversy only pertains to commercially produced cow milk and milk products. As one of the oldest foods known to man, yogurt is a product of

Both fasting and recitation of the Qur'an in Ramadan act as intercessors with Almighty Allah for the true believer who observes them

There is a problem in our approach toward the Qur'an. We opt for the easiest choice, just reading.

Taqwa (piety) is a comprehensive term denoting a believer’s strict observance of the commandments of the Shari`ah and the Divine laws of nature and life

Allah describes the discourse between Himself and the reckless and negligent on the Day of Judgement

We must examine ourselves now and see what we have learned and achieved during this month of Ramadan

The article explains the importance of Qiyam Al-Layl and night prayer during Ramadan. It also discusses the numerous ways to observe it

The article explains how fasting in the month of Ramadan sets higher religious and moral standard. This is identified through the reward of fasting

The joy that millions feel as Ramadan comes upon them once more is difficult to put into words. Those who are not Muslim cannot imagine what Ramadan is really like. It must seem like a severe diet that lasts for a month. How, they say, can people look forward to going without food and drink

As we are spiritually preparing for the month of Ramadan, I would like to suggest the following program to help everyone—including those who go to work early in the morning or to school—have an enjoyable, organized, and well-spent month. Many people hold the perception that fasting in Ramadan demands a tremendous amount of energy, and

The concept of Taqwa in Islam and the value it adds to fasting in the month of Ramadan and other pillars of Islam.

This article is about some benefits of fasting.

In Islam, fasting is one of the fundamental ordinances, with its unique moral and spiritual characteristics.

Fasting is a manifestation of man’s determined will and his relationship with his Lord, which is based on total obedience and submission.

Muslims wait for the sighting of the crescent with eagerness as it heralds the beginning of this blessed fasting period.

This part of article addresses another reason for Muslim jurists rejecting the calendar based upon astronomical calculations

This article outlines the connection between Ramadan and frequent reading of the Qur’an. It shows some ways to connect with Qur'an.

The article explains everything about Ramadan that you need to know, what Ramadan is, why it is observed, and by whom it is observed.

The Prophetic hadiths clearly ask for actual sighting of the new moon as a means of certainty and not as a precondition for fasting

In August 2006, the Fiqh Council of North America announced the exact date for the start of Ramadan based solely on astronomical calculations rather than actual sightings of the new moon. Many around the world protested the validity of such a decision. The debate over visual sighting versus astronomical calculations is not new. This three-part

The Islamic or Hijri calendar is based on a lunar month of 29 to 30 days, with the day starting at sunset

Fasting in the month of Ramadan is one of the five pillars that are obligatory requirements that a Muslim needs to fulfill

Laylat Al-Qadr means “The Night of Power” or “The Night of Decree”. This was the night on which the Qur'an started being revealed

The merits of Qiyam al layl (The Night prayer) in several hadith mentioning the reward and weight of the deed as a form of encouragement.

The last ten days of Ramadan are very special days in the life of every Muslim. They are the most blessed days in the blessed month of Ramadan

The Night of Power (Laylat Al-Qadr) is the holiest night of Ramadan. The complete Qur’an was sent down from the Preserved Tablet in this night

Voluntary abstinence from food has been a spiritual purification rite in many religions. The Qur'an also indicates that as a practice of the past religions.

The article shows us some of the things that a fasting person is supposed to do, and how they are related to the concept of piety.

The benefits of Ramadan are not limited to either "spiritual" or "temporal" elements of life. What are the significances of fasting?

The article identifies some moral benefits and objectives of fasting in Islam. How it helps to develop quality behaviors

The heart of one who sincerely fasts is open to the contemplation of the magnificence of the countless bounties of God

What makes Ramadan a blessed month? Why do Muslims fast during this month? What are the spiritual benefits of fasting?

Fasting the lunar month of Ramadan is an important Pillar of Islam which every Muslims must fast while observing the objectives of fasting

Zakat al Fitr is a small amount that Muslims are obliged to pay as charity at the end of Ramadan. It is unanimously recognized by all schools of Islamic Law as a pious duty of every Muslim man or woman.

Muslims believe that the Night of Power (Laylat Al-Qadr) is the holiest night of Ramadan

The Muslim Ummah is unanimous that fasting in the month of Ramadan is obligatory upon every person who is capable (mukallaf)

For 14 centuries, Muslims have been eyeing Earth’s only natural satellite to decide upon the beginning and ending of their Hijri calendar months, not the least of which to observe the fasting month of Ramadan and the pilgrimage season to Makkah. With the dawn of the space age, Muslim nations had joined the international community

The rulings regarding Tarawih prayer during the night hours of Ramadan

We all know that Ramadan is the 9th month of the Islamic or Hijra calendar, but how and when did this calendar come to be used by the Muslims?

The Prophet (Pbuh) taught us how to celebrate Ramadan through days of fasting and nights of prayer: to honor each day of Ramadan.

If we were to review the Prophet’s observation on the the nature of the month that precedes Ramadan; It is certain that the way persons like the Prophet (pbuh)’s thought would stand out due to His level of wisdom, knowledge and faith