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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A Month of Blessings

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

Laylat Al-Qadr

Allah revealed the Quran in the most blessed month; the month of Ramadan, the month in which the Quran was sent down. ... more

Liberalism and Secularism: One and the Same

The liberal order does not extinguish religions; it just eviscerates them, unless they are the religions that display the same respect for the public-private distinction that liberalism depends on and enforces. ... more

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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Making use of cooking time in Ramadan

I want to know some words I can repeat during my daily duties such as when I am cooking or doing housework, because I do not want to miss out on the reward. ... more

Losing Identity: Dissolving in Others

Why do we Muslims - who believe with certainty, praise be to Allaah, that we are following the true religion - not have the strength to be proud of our faith and practice its principles, adhering firmly to them and holding our heads high with pride... ... more

A Month of Blessings

Generosity in Ramadan.. ... more

Beating Bad Breath during Ramadan

Bad breath seems to be more potent when fasting due to the dryness of the mouth. To reduce this it would be recommended to drink plenty of fluids during the evening and suhur time. ... 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

A call to boycott France

Sheikh Sayyid Fu’âd ibn Sayyid Abdurrahman Ar-Rifâ’i Al-Husseini, the Chairman of Wathakker Islamic Center, has given a press statement in response to the announcement of a French newspaper (upon it is from [the Wrath of] Allah what it deserves) about its intention to publish offensive cartoons that mock our Messenger, prayers and peace of Allah be upon him. ... more

Eid and Zakat ul-Fitr

 
- Playing, recreation, and eating on the day of eid:

These are permissible as long as they stay within the acceptable bounds of Islam. anas said: «when the prophet peace be upon him came to madinah, they had two days for amusement. the prophet peace be upon him has ...
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