Tag: fast
Dr. Ragheb El-Sergany
Revival of Sunnah
Since 2014-10-15
#11 Delaying Suhur
Delaying Suhur (meal before dawn)
Delaying Sahour is a very merciful Sunnah, it gives the Muslim strength for fasting and the ability to tolerate the burden of thirst and hunger. Zaid bin Thabit said; "We took Sahur with the Messenger of Allah then we went to pray." I asked the Prophet (ﷺ):"How ...
Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips
Articles
Since 2014-06-26
Why Do Muslims Fast? (part 2 of 2)
Fasting is primarily between the person and God, as no one can be sure that any person is actually fasting. ... more
Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips
Articles
Since 2014-06-26
Why Do Muslims Fast? (part 1 of 2)
{O believers! Fasting has been prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you in order that you become more conscious of God} [Al-Baqara:183]. ... more
Articles
Since 2014-06-26
The Prophet In Ramadan
Ramadan is a month of contemplating the Grace and Bounty of God Almighty, of returning to our Guardian Lord in repentance. ... more
Various Scholars
Articles
Since 2013-06-08
Ramadan Origin & Fasting
Introduction to Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting. Its Name and Origin, Prayer & reading of The Qur'an, Events of Ramadan & medical benefits of Fasting. ... more
Various Scholars
Articles
Since 2013-06-08
Ramadan and Fasting
A concise highlight written by Dr. M. Amir Ali,Ph.D ... more
Articles
Since 2012-12-23
The Inner Secrets of Fasting
Indeed, the fast is only virtuous due to two significant concepts. Firstly, it is a secret and hidden action thus, no one from the creation is able to see it. Therefore showing off cannot enter into it. Secondly, it is a means of subjugating the enemies of Allah. This is because the road that the enemies (of Allah) embark upon (in order to misguide the Son of Adam) is that of desires.. ... more
Articles
Since 2012-12-23
Ramadan: The Month of Deeds
“On the first night of Ramadan, the devils and rebellious jinn are bound in chains; the gates of hell are closed, none of them remains open and the gates of Paradise are opened until not a single gate remains closed.” ... more
Articles
Since 2012-12-23
Getting closer to Allah in Ramadan
I urge you, my brothers and sisters, do not miss any day of fasting and do not miss any moment of the blessed month of Ramadan. This is a very precious time and Allah will give us many benefits if we use it in the proper way. ... more
Articles
Since 2012-12-23
Seven Strategies to Train Kids this Ramadan
The many aspects of Ramadan, fasting, prayers, moral values, charity, Qur’an, family, `Eid, provide a valuable opportunity to train kids. ... more
Articles
Since 2012-12-23
Educating your children in Ramadan
Children (who did not reach puberty) are not commanded to fast. However, their parents or guardians are strongly recommended to encourage them to fast few days so that they get used to it and they grow up knowing of the worship of fasting as they would know that of praying. In fact this was ...
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Since 2012-12-23
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