The Day of Arafah, occurring on the 9th day of Dhul Hijjah, holds profound spiritual significance for Muslims around the world. It is a day deeply embedded in Islamic tradition, marked by the final sermon of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and recognized as a time for worship, reflection, and seeking forgiveness. Fasting on this auspicious day
Fasting on Mondays and Thursdays is a practice rich in spiritual and personal benefits, deeply rooted in the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). He said, as reported in Sahih Muslim, “The actions are presented on Mondays and Thursdays, so I love that my actions be presented while I am fasting.” These
Here are a few tips for those of us who have busy lives but want to ensure we achieve a productive Ramadan. Even outside of Ramadan, the conventional life of the busy professional often comprises endless tasks and routines that set them moving from dawn to dusk. Muslims that observe the Holy month may be
Alhamdulillah, we have been blessed with yet another Ramadan this year. As we celebrate Eid in the new normal, let’s continue to keep up the highly rewarded deeds that we have practiced during Ramadan, such as reading the Quran, qiyamullail (waking up before dawn for prayers) and fasting. Related: Tips on How to Celebrate Eid
Fasting throughout the holy month of Ramadan holds a vital and highly rewardable role in faith; it is the fourth pillar of Islam, and is an obligatory act of worship that is uncompromisable. Yet, it is from the mercy of Allah that those who are unable to fulfill this fast due to reasons that are
With Ramadan approaching us in less than three months, Muslims around the world are preparing to fast. In obedience to the command of Allah they will abstain from food and drink, amongst other things, during the days of the holy month. Fasting is more than just a religious duty for a Muslim and it is
Intention to Fast The obligatory fasting in Ramadan is not considered valid unless a person has made known their intention by reciting a dua to affirm the intention to fast during some part of the night. The purpose of making our intentions clear—before any deed for that matter—is to remind our inner selves of our