Ramadan
The Lesser Hajj (‘Umrah)
The Lesser Hajj (‘Umrah) Among the virtuous acts recommended during #Ramadan, is performance of ‘Umrah, the lesser #Hajj, for those Muslims who are capable physically and financially first to travel to the House of Allah (Ka ‘abah) in […]
Retreat (Al-I’etikaaf)
Retreat (Al-I’etikaaf) I’etikaaf is from the root word “Akafa” to adhere, cling, stick or keep. It means to engage and to devote something, to a thing, be it good or bad. Allah (SWT) states in Al-Qu’ran: […]
Ramadan
Bidding the Month Farewell
Bidding the Month Farewell Allah (SWT) has mandated on us three acts to observe at the end of Ramadan. Zakatul-Fitr, Takbeer, and ‘Eid Prayer #Takbeer Allah has ordained upon the believers the utterance of takbeer, ‘Allah is […]
Ramadan
Comparison between the Fasting in Islam and Other Religions
Comparison between the Fasting in Islam and Other Religions Al-Islam, has taken the lead in reforming the institution of fast-ing. This was a radical reform in the meaning, rules and pur-pose of the fast. It […]
Ramadan
Behavior Modification
Behavior Modification One of the most important things fasting affords the observer is helping him control or change his or her #habits, the reason be-ing human life is an embodiment of acquired habits. To change or control […]
Ramadan
Redemption of Ramadan (Al-Qada)
Redemption of #Ramadan (Al-Qada) The groups who are permitted to break #fast due to the reasons mentioned should redeem the day(s) they missed after Rama- dan. Allah (SWT) states: “The prescribed number (should be made […]
Ramadan
Essentials of Ramadan The Month of Fasting
Essentials of Ramadan The Month of Fasting Tajuddin B. Shuaib #Essentials of Ramadan : [O You who Believe, fear Allah. And let every soul look to what it has sent on for tomorrow. Fear Allah, […]
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Your way to Islam : ZAKAT (Poor Due, Alms)
CHAPTER 17 ZAKAT (Poor Due, Alms) WHAT IS ZAKAT The term “#Zakat” originally means: growth, and purity. In Islamic #Law, it means paying every lunar year a certain percentage of your savings to certain charitable usage […]