A different Ramadan this year

Ramadan is the month of victory in all levels... Ramadan is a chance to enhance our personalities to the better... That's why we have devised for you fellow Muslim observing fast, a daily program. ... more

‘Umrah is mustahabb at any time in Ramadaan

Is ‘Umrah mustahabb during the last ten days of Ramadaan?.
Praise be to Allaah.  The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) encouraged us to perform ‘Umrah in the month of Ramadaan. Al-Bukhaari (1782) and Muslim (1256) narrated that Ibn ‘Abbaas said: The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: ... Continue Reading

Du’aa’ of the fasting person when breaking his fast

What is the du’aa’ that we should say when breaking our fast?.
Praise be to Allaah.  ‘Umar said: The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used to say when breaking his fast: “Dhahaba al-zama’ wa abtalat al-‘urooq wa thabata al-ajr in sha Allaah (Thirst is gone, the veins are moistened and the reward is ... Continue Reading

Is there a du’aa’ to be said at the time of sahoor?

I was thought in my school that there is dua for iftiyari only n not for sahoor. for sahoor it's the intention in heart but my husband says there is dua for sahoor too. pls guide me to what is correct.

Praise be to Allaah. Yes, there are du’aa’s that are narrated in the Sunnah which the fasting person may say at the time of breaking the fast. He may say “Dhahaba al-zama’u wa abtalat al-‘urooq wa thabat al-ajru in sha Allaah (Thirst has gone, the veins are moist, ... Continue Reading

Some of the Sunnahs of fasting

What are the Sunnahs of fasting?.

Praise be to Allaah.   There are many Sunnahs of fasting, including the following:  1 – It is Sunnah if someone insults you to respond in a better manner and say, “I am fasting,” because of the report narrated by al-Bukhaari and Muslim from Abu Hurayrah (may Allaah ... Continue Reading

WELCOME RAMADAN

All praise is due to Allah, Who has guided us to the straightest path, Whom we ask to provide us with relentless non wearisome determination, avert despair from our hearts, and strengthen hope within our souls. Prayers and Peace of Allah be upon our Prophet Muhammad, the one supported with the ...

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Why do Muslims fast?

Q: I live in England, and I often get asked by many non-muslims, why do muslims fast? I know that I should know this answer, but I do not know what to say exactly. What should I give as an answer?.


A: Praise be to Allaah.

Firstly:

We Muslims fast the month of Ramadaan because Allaah has ...

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The Last Ten Days

Here we are at one of the last stations, and it is time to work hard and strive. We are in the phases for "hurry" and "race" in order to make the best out of these special times. Do your best for the reward is magnificent and the frit deserves the hard work in order to obtain it. This fruit is ...

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A tear in Ramadan

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.

Praise only be to Allah, and peace and blessings be on his last Prophet, and so:

I shed a tear in Ramadan on those who don't consider the sacredness of the month, and his virtues and merits, not only they meet it- as the other months- ...

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Ten ways to receive Ramadan

Ten ways to receive Ramadan and ten incentives to make use of it

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

We praise Allah, Lord of the Realms and peace be upon the most noble of Prophets' and Messengers, our master Muhammad and upon all His family and companions.

This ...

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5 ways to make this Ramadan extraordinary!

Assalamualaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu,

My dear friends and students,

Welcome to our long-lost friend: Ramadan. How we have missed the days of self-restraint and the nights of mercy and delight! After eleven months of sinning, we now have the opportunity to avail ourselves of a month ...

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The virtue of fasting six days of Shawwaal



Question #7859: What is the ruling on fasting six days of Shawwaal? Is it waajib (obligatory)?

Answer
: Praise be to Allaah.

Fasting six days of Shawwaal after the obligatory fast of Ramadaan is Sunnah Mustahabbah, not waajib. It is recommended for the Muslim to fast six days ...
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