I‘tikaaf is to retire to the mosque for the sake of worshipping Allaah The Almighty. Its ruling is that it is an act of the Sunnah (recommendation) and the basic proof for it is what Allaah The Almighty Says (which means): {And do not have ...
Abu ‘Aasim An-Nabeel said, “Abu Haneefah, may Allaah have mercy upon him, used to be called Al-Watad (pole or peg) because he prayed so much." Al-Qaasim ibn Ma’een said, “Abu Haneefah, may Allaah have mercy upon him, spen...
This is a chinese salad, a recipe I got from a friend who used to make it for pot luck suppers. It's really good. Dressing: 1 pkg. Ichiban packet (from the soup) 1/2 cup oil 1/2 cup soy sauce (dark) 3 tsp. vinegar 1 tsp. sugar 1/2 tsp. pep...
Allaah has mandated fasting for every post-pubescent person who is physically fit to fast and has promised an abundant reward in return. He has, however, relieved those with sound excuses and exempted them from fasting, permitting them to break their...
Zakaatul-Fitr Zakaatul-Fitr is an obligatory charity on every Muslim at the end of the month of Ramadan. Ibn 'Umar, may Allaah be pleased with him, said: "The Prophet, sallaallahu alayhi wa sallam, enjoined the payment of one Sa'a (a volume m...
The month of great rewards has come to us in all its beauty and glory. It is an honored guest and a blessed month; its virtues are clear and its blessings manifest. No one can enumerate its bounties and fruits. When it comes, a caller gives this beautiful call: "O seeker..
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The month of generosity and giving
Another blessing of the month of Ramadhaan is the increase in brotherhood, mutual love, care, and generosity and charity towards the poor and the needy. The meetings of the Suhoor, the pre-dawn meal, and the Iftaar, the post- dusk breakfast,..
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Ramadhaan is a very special time in Muslim countries around the world. Ramadhaan in Turkey, for example, is very similar to Ramadhaans in any other Muslim country. Life takes a different rhythm; the observant Muslim.. more >>