The following is a transcript delivered on this subject some time ago. شَهْرُ رَمَضَانَ الَّذِيَ أُنزِلَ فِيهِ الْقُرْآنُ هُدًى لِّلنَّاسِوَبَيِّنَاتٍ مِّنَ الْهُدَى وَالْفُرْقَانِAllah (swt) says, “The month of Ramadhan in which was revealed the Qur’an, a guidance for mankind and clear proofs for the guidance and Al-Furqan.” [TMQ-Al-Baqarah: 185] "Oh you who believe! Fasting is … Continue reading Ramadhan: Past & Present
Category: Ramadan
Comparisons from the Battle of Ain Jaloot
The month of Ramadhan is indeed a month of blessing in which the Muslim seeks to gain nearness and the immense reward from Allah (Subhanahu Wa ta’ala). It is also a month in which many lessons can be drawn from Islamic history. During this month the Muslims fought many battles thereby expanding the mercy of … Continue reading Comparisons from the Battle of Ain Jaloot
Ramadhan Timeline
The first revelation. The most significant event that occured during Ramadan is the revelation of the Quran to Prophet Muhammad (saw). Prophet Muhammad (saw) was in the cave in Mount Hira when the Angel Jibrael came to him with the first five ayat of Surat Al-Alaq. Allah (swt) says: "Ramadan is the month in which was … Continue reading Ramadhan Timeline
The Effect of Taqwa (Piety) on the Life of the Believer
The following is a draft translation of a recent arabic leaflet issued by Islamic activists in Kuwait. بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم THE EFFECT OF TAQWA (PIETY) ON THE LIFE OF THE BELIEVER Allah (swt) ordered his worshippers -in many texts- to be pious, from which is his saying: ((يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ اتَّقُواْ رَبَّكُمُ الَّذِي خَلَقَكُم … Continue reading The Effect of Taqwa (Piety) on the Life of the Believer
Should we be ‘Ramadhan Muslims’?
“O you who believe fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed to those before you, so you may attain Taqwa (piety)” The great month of Ramadhan is upon us; the month, during which the gates of mercy are wide open, the gates of hell are shut and the shayateen are chained up. It … Continue reading Should we be ‘Ramadhan Muslims’?
The True Meaning of Taqwa
"O you who believe! fear Allah as He should be feared and die not except in a state of Islam." [TMQ 3:102] Allah (swt) in the Quran emphasises the concept of Taqwa to us many times in the Quran.Taqwa is one of the most profound concepts in Islam. Taqwa is an avenue by which Muslims … Continue reading The True Meaning of Taqwa
What did you do on Eid?
Picture the scenario on a cold misty November night. The last of the tarawih prayers are offered across the mosques in the country. All eyes and ears are upon the Imam as he takes to the minbar; he awaits confirmation, which is provided by a whisper in his ear. Smiles of jubilation erupt across the … Continue reading What did you do on Eid?