The Night of Power marks the night on which the Qur’an was first revealed to Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him. Muslims regard this as the most important event in history, and the Qur’an says this night is better than a thousand months (Quran, 97:3). 1 The Night of Power marks the night on which the [...]

The signs of Laylatul-Qadr Q: What are the signs of Laylatul-Qadr (the night of power)? A: From amongst the signs of Laylatul-Qadr is that it is a calm night and the believer’s heart is delighted and at peace with it, and he becomes active in doing good actions, and the sun on the following morning rises clearly [...]

Meaning of I’tikaf Q- We would like to know what is meant by "I’tikaf" and its ruling? A- I’tikaf is for a person to confine himself to the mosque in obedience to Allah so as to separate himself from the people and free himself (from the chores of daily life) to exert himself in worshipping Allah. This [...]

The experience of Ramadan in Makkah is different from all the Islamic countries. Life dramatically changes, eating habits change and even some common dishes are replaced with special food items. The large congregation for Isha and Taraweeh prayers represent the dynamic unity of all the Muslims. The Imam reciting the Qur’an, bowing and prostrating with thousands [...]

"Seek it in Ramadan in the last ten nights. For verily, it is during the odd nights, the twenty-first, or the twenty-third, or the twenty-fifth, or the twenty-seventh, or the twenty-ninth, or during the last night." [Sahih Hadith Ahmad 5:318] How to Seek Laylat ul-Qadr? Adapted from "The Night Prayers: [...]

Itikaf Itikaf means seclusion and staying in the mosque with the intention of worshipping and becoming closer to Allah. Every Ramadan, the Prophet (peace be upon him) would retreat himself in Itikaf for the last 10 days. The year he died, he observed Itikaf for twenty days. (Bukhari) As the month of blessings and mercy is coming [...]

How should we observe Laylat al-Qadr? Is it by praying, or by reading Qur’an and the Prophet’s Seerah, listening to lectures and lessons and by celebrating it in the mosque? The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) used to strive hard in worship during the last ten days of Ramadan as he [...]

Frequently Asked Questions about Nutrition during Ramadan What is the best food to start my Iftar with? It is best to start the Iftar meal with 3 dates and a cup of warm low fat soup (such as, vegetable or grain soup) before going to prayer. You [...]

The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, "My Ummah will continue to be upon good for as long as they hasten to break the fast and delay the pre-dawn meal." (Bukhari and Muslim) Two things are mentioned here: Hastening to break the fast. Delaying the pre-dawn meal (Suhoor). 1. Hastening Iftar The Prophet (peace be upon him) [...]

The Prophet’s (may Allah send His blessing and peace upon him) companions used to say, ‘Let not the day that you fast and the day that you do not fast be equal.’ It is important that one’s behavior, attitude and outlook should not be the same on the day that one is fasting and [...]