The impact of Ramadan on us
With Ramadan upon us, many of our homes naturally infuse with the excitement and anticipation of this month of fasting, taraaweeh prayers, night vigils, reciting the Quran, and connecting with family and friends. Khutbahs (sermons) abound with instructions on...
The Last Ramadan
It often happens that we do not benefit from the early days of Ramadan as we do not prepare ourselves well enough for them. As a result, we do not feel the virtue of fasting and do not taste the majesty of reciting the Quran or the solemnity of performing taraaweeh (i.e. supererogatory night prayer during the month of Ramadan). Actually, these are precious moments, and du‘aat (i.e. callers to Allah Almighty), scholars and public speakers should work...
Fast so that you may attain piety
The people of piety: Throughout the Noble Quran, Almighty Allah ordered us to be conscious and fearful of Him, for might and honour lie in fearing Him. Only the people of piety and righteousness are the people of joy and pride. Piety is a great treasure of this...
28 Ramadan
28 Ramadan - The Prophet sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam married Zaynab Bint Khuzaymah - 4 A.H. - The tribe of Thaqeef embraced Islam. A delegation from Thaqeef came to the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, after his return from Tabook to announce their and their people’s conversion to Islam. The delegation was headed by ‘Abd Yaaleel ibn ‘Amr, three men from Banu Maalik, and two men from their allies – 9 A.H. - The Conquest...