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Essentials of fasting in Ramadan
These days, we are living a unique, blessed segment of the year. It is Ramadan: a time of fasting, recitation of the Quran; it is a month of Mercy and Forgiveness, and it is also a special time for families and communities. Ramadan is an occasion in which Muslims try their utmost to demonstrate good behavior and sincere worship as well as give of.. More -
Anticipating Ramadan
Ramadan is just around the corner. It will be a great blessing for those of us who live to see it and pick its invaluable fruits. It is a time of Taqwa (piety), of Emaan (faith), and of Ihsaan (excellence). Its time for renovation of faith, for renewal of our pledge to Allah Almighty, for refueling our soul for the onslaughts the next year holds for.. More -
Returning to Allah after Turning Away from Him: Possibility and Manner?
Question: Assalaamu ‘Alaykum, I am a 24-year-old girl. My problem is that I am far from Allah The Almighty. I used to be observant and religious but now I have gradually begun to neglect many things. I no longer experience the sweetness of faith and the happiness of being close to Allah. I blame myself a lot, and thus, although I stand up and.. More -
Multiplying One's Reward during Ramadan
Question: Assalaamu ‘Alaykum, How can one double his reward during Ramadan? Thank you very much. Answer: In the Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Ever Merciful Dear brother, Assalaamu ‘Alaykum, I was pleased with this question, which shows a high morale and willingness to obey Allah The Almighty. Welcome to your very own website... More -
Repenting of Backbiting without Exposing Oneself
Question: In the Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Ever Merciful I do not know how to quit masturbation. I even practiced it during the month of Ramadan. Please advise. How can one repent of backbiting without exposing himself? Answer: In the Name of.. More -
I Want to Repent to Allah Sincerely. What Should I Do?
Question: I am a young Muslim who committed many sins and as we are in the month of Ramadan now, I fear that these days would go by without repenting. I usually say that I will repent then I commit sins once more. Another big problem is that I do not pray. Please advise me, as I feel sad and distressed constantly. Answer: In the Name of Allah,.. More -
I Wish to Sincerely Repent to Allah The Almighty
Question Assalaamu ‘Alaykum, I am a twenty-three-year-old young man and unfortunately, I have been plagued for quite some time with the habit of masturbation, knowing that it is forbidden. You may wonder how I know that this act is forbidden and that I would be held accountable before Allah for it and be punished severely, yet I still do it... More -
I Cannot Make Up for the Missed Days in Previous Ramadan
Question In the Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Ever Merciful My question is: I reached puberty when I was 9 years old, and I barely fasted the month of Ramadan. My family did not assign much care whether I carried out the obligatory prayers or not. I did not make up for the missed days in Ramadan and I did not even know whether it was obligatory.. More -
How Can I Restore the Lost Sweetness of Faith?
Question Assalaamu ‘Alaykum, I believe that I am a religiously committed Muslim girl.I try to adhere to Islamic principles and teachings. The dearest acts of worship to me are fasting, charity, Hajj and ‘Umrah, even though I have not performed Hajj or ‘Umrah yet. I have been religiously observant for about a year. Four months ago,.. More -
I Feel Lost and My Heart Is Sick. Please Help Me.
Question: In the Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Ever Merciful Assalaamu ‘Alaykum This is the first time I am writing to you as I used to read the consultations that are posted [on your website] and hope that you would help me. A year ago, I wore Niqaab (face veil), but now I feel distracted and do not know.. More -
Keeping Up The Good Work
In Ramadan, people pray, fast, perform ‘Umrah (the minor pilgrimage), spend in charity, supplicate and recite the Quran, yet the question remains: have any of these good deeds been accepted? Allah The Almighty Says (what means): {…Indeed Allah only accepts from the righteous [who fear Him].}[Quran 3: 27] Fudhaalah Ibn ‘Ubayd, may.. More -
Crescent of Ramadan and Astronomical Calculations
A question was received by the Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Iftaa’ (religious verdicts), may Allah grant them success, regarding this issue. The members of the committee were ‘Abdullaah ibn Manee‘, ‘Abdullaah ibn Ghudayyaan, under the deputy chairman: ‘Abdur-Razzaaq ‘Afeefy. Following is the text.. More -
Virtues of Qiyaam
Qiyaam (voluntary night prayer) is one of the best acts of worship that bring one closer to Allah The Almighty. It is highly recommended at all times of the year, and even more so in the holy month of Ramadan. The texts of the Quran and Sunnah (Prophetic tradition) urge Muslims to perform it and they state its unique status and great reward from Allah.. More -
Sighting the Crescent of Ramadan - II
Muslim countries pay special attention to the month of Ramadan and go out to observe its crescent in order to confirm the sighting. When the sighting is confirmed, Muslims start fasting, the minarets of mosques are lit, the mass media celebrates the occasion and announces the glad tidings of the advent of the month, people congratulate each other, guns.. More -
Sighting the Crescent of Ramadan - I
Unlike the crescents of other lunar months, the crescent of Ramadan is given special attention because it is the crescent of the best month in the sight of Allah The Almighty. This month is favored with several virtues; the most important is the revelation of the Quran on the best night of the month. Thus, scholars of Fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence) have.. More
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