What is the reason why fasting is prescribed?

Question:

What is the reason why fasting is prescribed?

Answer:

Praise be to Allaah.

Firstly we must note that one of the names of Allaah is al-Hakeem (the Most Wise). The word Hakeem is derived from the same root as hukm (ruling) and hikmah (wisdom). Allaah alone is the One Who issues ... Continue Reading

The Road to Victory

In the name of Allah we begin, in His book we seek guidance, and on the footsteps of His Prophet we follow.

The nation of Islam is the best Ummah evolved for mankind because of what Allah had favored it with:

"You are the best of peoples, evolved for mankind, enjoining what is right, ... Continue Reading

A Ramadhan Checklist

1. Ask Allah to enable you to reach Ramadan and to get the most out of it as the Salaf used to do.

2. Intend to fast every day with Iman and pure intention seeking the reward from Allah alone. The Prophet peace be upon him said, "Whoever fasts in Ramadan with Iman and seeking reward (from ... Continue Reading

The Meaning of Ramadan

Fasting during Ramadan, the Muslims holy month, was ordained during the second year of Hijrah. Why not earlier? In Makkah the economic conditions of the Muslims were bad. They were being persecuted. Often days would go by before they had anything to eat. It is easy to skip meals if you don't ... Continue Reading

Ramadhan Warriors

By Muhammad Alshareef

Sahl ibn Sa'd - radi Allahu 'anhu - narrates that An-Nabee - sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam - said, "In Jannah there is a gate called Ar-Rayyan, a door which the Saa'imoon will enter from, no one else except them. It will be announced, 'Where are the Saa'imoon?' and the ... Continue Reading

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

To Befriend or Not to Befriend? THAT is the Question!

The Prophet peace be upon him said: "A person is on the path of his intimate friend, so let each of you look carefully at whom he takes as an intimate friend."

What is the real meaning of a friend? I'm sure if we ask ourselves this question, not many of us will be able to answer it the ... Continue Reading

Child Fears


Youth Life, Young Childs

Under The Angry Sounds

Shedding Tears Of Fear,

Trying To Believe It's Weird.
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When The Night Passes By...

Another Plan Of Crime

Making Kids All Cry,

Till The Sun All Rise.

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Another Day Has Began ...

No Reason To Go On

Keeping Faith All ...
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Muadh ibn Jabal

Muadh ibn Jabal was a young man growing up in Yathrib as the light of guidance and truth began to spread over the Arabian peninsula. He was a handsome and imposing character with black eyes and curly hair and immediately impressed whoever he met. He was already distinguished for the sharpness ... Continue Reading

Some Tips on Da'wah

First off, make sure you have both ikhlaas and i'tibaa - sincerity in intention and correction of action. Is your intention truly to bring this person closer to the truth? Or is it to prove him wrong? Or to show off your oratory skills? Make sure your intention is solely for the pleasure of ... Continue Reading

The Bible Led Me To Islam

Abdul Malik LeBlanc tells how he discovered Islam within the pages of Bible
Taken from International Edition Voice of Islam
November 1998, Page 25

During my Christian days there were many verses in the Bible that made me question the religion I was following (Christianity). There was one ... Continue Reading

How To Be Happy

Praise be to Allaah.

Peace of mind, contentment, happiness and freedom from worries and anxiety. These things are what everyone wants, and these are the ways in which people can have a good life and find complete happiness and joy. There are religious means of achieving that, and natural and ... Continue Reading