We leave the blessed month of Ramadan, its beautiful days and its fragrant nights. We leave the month of the Qur’an, Taqwa, patience, jihad, mercy, forgiveness and freedom from hellfire… Have we fulfilled the requirements of Taqwa and graduated from the Ramadan school with the diploma of the god-fearing? Have we fought our souls and desires [...]

Sometimes we are unable to fast all days during Ramadan due to various reasons, such as ill health, travel or other extenuating circumstances. Allah is Most Merciful, and allows us the provision to make up the missed fast outside Ramadan. Ramadan is the month during which the Quran was revealed, providing guidance for the [...]

I feel compelled to put this together because I’ve seen the following errors being committed even since I was a young boy. In sha Allah, you can help me spread the word by sharing this article with your community, friends and family. What is Zakat ul-Fitr?  Think "Iftar", Zakat Ul-Fitr is the charity that we [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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) [...]