Ramadan and Fasting

 
 
The word Ramadaan comes from the noun Ramad, which refers to “the heat of the stones arising from the intense heat of the sun.” The ninth month was named Ramadaan because when the Arabs changed the names of the months from the ancient language, ...
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Peace Until Fajr

Allah, the Most Merciful, has encouraged the believers to take advantage of certain times during the year to make du?aa?. Such an occasion presents itself annually during Ramadan ? especially on the Lailatul Qadr, the Night of Power... ... more

Virtues of the Last 10 Nights

The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to strive hard (in worship) during the last ten days of Ramadan in a way that he did not strive at any other times. [Muslim, 1175, from 'A'ishah] ... more

A Day and a Night in Ramadan (part 2 of 2)

Worship of the Night.. Description: A typical night in the life of a Muslim in Ramadan ... more

A Day and a Night in Ramadan (part 1 of 2)

The Fast of the Day... Description: A typical day in the life of a Muslim in Ramadan. ... more

The Spirit and Ramadan

Why Muslims celebrate the month of Ramadan? ... more

A Month of Blessings

Generosity in Ramadan.. ... more

Salaah at-Taraaweeh (The Night Prayer) & I'tikaaf

Taraaweeh literally means ?rest pauses.? This name was given in later generations to the night prayer during Ramadaan because of the pause observed after every four rak?ahs (units of prayer). ... more

From the wisdom behind fasting

 

From the wisdom behind fasting is that:

It is an act of worship done for Allah, in which the 'adb (servant) draws closer to His lord by abandoning the things that he loves and desires, such as food, drink and sexual intercourse. This is done in order to achieve His Lord's Pleasure and ...

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Prophetic Reflections on Ramadaan

 

 

 


Friday, 22 September 2006

 


A collection of Ahadeeth compiled and translated by Dr. Bilal. A detailed explanation of the Ahadeeth will be put up soon Insha Allaah.

1.Aboo Umaamah said: I came to Allaah’s Messenger (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) and asked, ...

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20 Special Characteristics of Ramadan

 
 

1.Its name: Ramadan, The Month of Ramadan, The Month of Patience, The Month of Siyam.

2.Look for the Hilal: Moon

3.The doors or Paradise are opened and the gates of Hell are locked.

4.The Shayateen are bond

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The intention to fast Ramadan

 
 
Should the intention to fast Ramadan be made at night or during the day?

As salaamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakaatuh
Should the intention to fast Ramadaan be made at night or during the day? and if someone tells you at the time of ...
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