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Items related to sawm (fasting)–fiqh of sawm, dos and don’ts, how to maximize the effectiveness of your fast, etc. all from the Qur’an and Sunnah.
The month of Muharram is upon us! One great sunnah of this month is to fast the day of Ashoora, as well as the day before it--the 9th and 10th of Muharram. The reward for this is expiation of sins of the previous year, according to a hadith in Saheeh Muslim. And don't sin! The sin is multiplied in this month, too.
Another Ramadan come and gone; may Allah accept it. Those deeds you started--reading Qur'an, visiting the masjid every day, fasting all day--and those deeds you stopped, lying, backbiting, dating, music--this is what taqwa is. Keep doing these things, and you will achieve success. Be strong, and ask Allah to help you.
Why are you fasting? The answer to this questions determines your reward on Judgment Day. Is it a cultural thing? Or is it because Allah is worthy of worship, and only He deserves your fast? That you are seeking His reward? This is what the Prophet said--"Whoever fasted Ramadan with belief, hoping for the reward from Allah, all his previous sins will be forgiven."
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Your Amazing Ramadan: Planning
Ramadan is here, you're all excited, praying in the masjid ... but how can you make the MOST of Ramadan? Do you have what it takes to keep your heart in touch, regardless of the distractions around you? To be one of those who look back and realize they've had an AMAZING Ramadan?
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Who are your role models--celebrities? How about Ramadan role models? How about the pious predecessors? They used to complete the Qur'an in one or two days, and focus on feeding the poor and giving charity. How much of these things have YOU planned to do? They achieved such great heights because of their eman and focus on the akhira! Forget your TV, your MSN, and go for it!
Earn MAXIMUM Profit This Ramadan
In Ramadan, the good deeds (and bad deeds) are multiplied. Time is short--how can you maximize the reward you earn within this month? You can recite the Qur'an in one minute; set off a chain-reaction of good deeds; or try our amazing Ramadan checklist!
The Prophet’s Sermon on the Reception of Ramadan
The Prophet's (صلي الله عليه وسلم) sermon on the reception of Ramadan: have akhlaaq, feed the needy and orphans, honour the ties, pray the extra prayers, and ask Allah to keep the doors of Heaven open, the doors of Hell closed, and protect you from Shaytaan.
Ramadan: how can you get the most out of Ramadan, and make it "Detoxification Month"? Detoxify your body, your mind, and your soul; for your body, follow the sunnah! For your mind, unplug distractions and re-focus every day. For your soul, well, read the this great article located here: ...
Ramadan mubarak! Pray your prayers, fast your fast--make sure you pray AND fast, as both are fard; and don't pray taraweeh, which is optional, and skip out on Fajr, Dhur, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha--which are NOT optional!
In Ramadan, a month in which the opportunities are limitless and the reward is ready for taking in abundance. Inshallah, join me on this journey as we go through some self-planning for this blessed month, and inshallah learn about the one action which is the most noble in the sight of Allah!
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