The Spiritual and Health Benefits of Ramadan Fasting

By Shahid Athar M.D.

At the onset of Ramadan Muslims all over the world start fasting from dawn to dusk daily for 30 days as ordained in Quran.

"O you who believe fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you so that you can learn Taqwa" (Quran 2:183)

The ...

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How to gain Khushu in Salat

By Dr. Mamdouh N. Mohamed
Associate Professor at the American Open University

What is Khushuu'?

Khushuu' during Salaat is misunderstood by some people as crying and weeping. Rather, it is the presence of the heart during an act of 'ibadah. When a person's heart is fully occupied of what he ...

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A Month of Blessings

An article written to highlight the fiqh of Ramadan in a simple way. ... more

The Fitrah of Children: Signs and Proofs

Posted by: Mustapha Himi, June 3, 2012 ... more

The Month of Sha'baan

Sha'baan is the name of the (eighth) month, and it is so called because in this month the Arabs used to disperse (tasha''aba) in search of water, or it was said that they dispersed to carry out raids and forays. Or it was said that it is so called because it sha'aba (branches out or emerges) ... Continue Reading

Why we should boycott America

boycotting is a peaceful lethal weapon. It is used against the abusers of our Prophet, Muhammad, prayers and peace of Allah be upon him. ... more

Islaam, between the enemies’ plans & the Muslim’s Betrayal

I ask you all: which of you would follow these divine instructions? Who truly believes in Allaah with sincerity? Who would perform Jihaad for the sake of Allaah and act for the welfare of Islaam? Who amongst us has a sound and pure intention for Allaah... ... more

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

The Spirit and Ramadan

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

Palestine - The Test of Islamic Revival

?O you who believe! What is the matter with you, that when you are asked to march forth in the Cause of Allah (i.e. Jihad) you cling heavily to the earth? Are you pleased with the life of this world rather than the Hereafter? But little is the enjoyment o ... more

The health benefits of yogurt

The health benefits of yogurt for Ramadan and Eid ... more

The Constitution Day

Sayyid Ar-Rifâ'i Al-Husseini: the source of our legislation is only the Noble Quran and the honored Sunnah. ... more
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