
Extravagance and waste
With Ramadan fast approaching, now is a good time to reflect on our behavior and the values that we hold dear, making sure that they are in line with the standards that Allah the Almighty has set for us all. This can be one of the greatest challenges for believers....

The punishment for breaking the fast of Ramadan without a valid excuse
Abu Umaamah Al-Baahili, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “I heard the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, saying,‘Whilst I was sleeping, two men came to me and took hold of my upper arm, and took me to a rugged mountain. They...
The ruling of I‘tikaaf
I‘tikaaf (seclusion in the mosque) is a Sunnah (recommended act) for both the man and the woman in the light of the evidence of its permissibility, and consensus over this was reported except what was reported from Maalik, may Allah have mercy upon him, that he disliked I‘tikaaf as mentioned by some of the Maaliki scholars. The ruling of I‘tikaaf, thus, is that it is a Sunnah act unless one makes it obligatory for himself through a vow. This...

He was hoping to fast this Ramadan with us!
He was well and in good health. He was looking forward to the future with eager anticipation… looking forward to the next moment and what the future holds for him. The morning delivered a bright day that was shortly extinguished by the veils of night, which...