The Early Muslims in Ramadhaan & Five Key Areas of Change

بسم الله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله

In the name of Allah, all praise is for Allah, and may His peace and blessings be upon His final Messenger Muhammad (sallAllahu ‘alayhi wasallam)

Despite the fact that more than a billion Muslims will be fasting this Ramadan, how many are aware of how the Early Muslims (Salaf), those who lived Islam in the best possible way, would observe this sacred month? How they would spend their days and nights and what would change for them during the sacred month. 

Types of Salah and their Validity

بسم الله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله

Presenting a collection on Different Types of Salah with sound argument and authentic references. Hope this helps all brothers and sisters, InshaaAllah.

Prayers are given as per alphabetical order. 

Ehtesaab in the Nights of Laylatul Qadr

At the time when we are reviving our spirits during the last days of Ramadhaan 1437, I just want to recall the hadeeth on Qiyamul Layl and share a few practical tips towards Muhasabah. 

This will not take more than 5-7 minutes of your precious time, InshaaAllah.

The hadeeth of Rasoolullaah goes like this: 

Ramadhaan Mubaarak :)

Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakaatuhu.

When the mega month of Ramadhaan rises in a Muslim’s life, he compliments himself on this singular good fortune and becomes agog with excitement. He has been given a golden opportunity to refine himself through fasting and through the spiritual nourishment of the glorious Qur’an. The whole community rises to the occasion and greets the month which brings in its wake innumerable possibilities and privileges. 

In this splendid scenario, this Post is dedicated to all brothers & sisters in Islam, alhamdulillah.

While I wish you a Happy Ramadhaan, I pray to Allah to shower His choicest Blessings upon you and your family in this blessed month, and all throughout the year. May Allah give us the Tawfeeq to put things into practice and may He accept all our sincere efforts and worship. Aameen.

Here are some beneficial reads to get inspired, InshaaAllah…..

Some Common Mistakes in Ramadhaan

Let us try to avoid these mistakes this Ramadhaan, InshaaAllah. 

In view of Ramadhaan…….

Some useful links and e-books on Ramadhaan ……alhamdulillaah.

Maximize the Last 10 Days of Ramadhaan

Br. Abdul Malik Mujahid has done things easy for those finding it difficult to decide as to what to do and what not during the Last Ten Days of Ramadhaan.

The pointers suggested by him are sufficient enough for anyone wishing to take advantage of the glorious days and nights of the blessed month of Ramadhaan. Read on to act upon……Inshaa’Allah.

A Ramadhaan Gift :)

Alhamdulillah, this file is made and completed today by the grace of Allah.

For the content and the way it is being made – this du’aa is a delight to listen/read/understand/make.

I hope the Arabic script and the colour-coded translation will help readers in more than one way, Inshaa’Allah.

Golden Moments are here!

Assalamu Alaikum.

Finally the Laylatul Qadr nights have come to embrace us and shower immense blessings upon us, Inshaa’Allah.

Let us do our best to live the nights, Inshaa’Allah. 

Taraweeh Recitation: A message to all Imams

The way the Qur’an is recited in some places is so disgusting that it needs to be condemned in the strongest possible terms at least by people endued with knowledge and wisdom. This message by Shaikh (Dr) Haitham Al-Haddad is very apt and I am reposting here for the benefit of my readers.

Last year I wrote a post on this topic (link given below) and it drew mixed reaction from readers. The purpose is not to hurt those innocent and general Muslims who take pains to offer Taraweeh prayers but the message is clearly addressed to the Imams and the Huffaaz who lead Taraweeh prayers and are therefore responsible for providing an opportunity to the musal’leen to listen to the recitation of the Qur’an. 

Ramadhaan starts on Wednesday

As per the official announcement, Ramadhaan commences on Wednesday, the 10th of July 2013, in U.A.E, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Egypt, Malaysia, Australia and Singapore. 

A Journey with Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)

An informative e-book in view of Ramadhaan. I uploaded this in my Seerah blog a week ago but somehow forgot 😦 to include here.

If you haven’t downloaded it yet, please proceed to do the same, Inshaa’Allah. 

Ramadhaan Mubaarak :)

Presenting some Ramadhaan and fasting related articles, du’aas, e-books, fatwas, presentations etc. for the benefit of one and all, inshaa’Allah. 

Praying for the Mazloom is MUST!

“UAE responds to call for aid for Rohingya Muslims“

Assam is Burning!

Amnesty International voices its concern

Monks in Burma have shown their true colour!

Around the world today, Muslims are being oppressed and suppressed. 

Ramadhaan Mubarak!

Some of the relevant posts from the past are presented here.

RAMADHAAN MUBARAK 🙂 to all my dear readers. 

Ramadhaan Presentation

View this Ramadhaan Presentation, Inshaa’Allah

This is my old one but with some additions 🙂

 

When will this mass slaughter stop?

At the outset, let me say that I do not intend to hurt or make fun of anyone. I am addressing this post to everyone’s reason and logic, and not to anyone’s emotions and sentiments. Thank you and Jazakallah Khayr.  

Al Qur’an is a Book whose first chapter begins in the name of Allah and the last chapter ends with seeking refuge in Allah. Between these two, flows life as such.

How fortunate are those Muslims who are able to read the Qur’an in an excellent manner. Also, how fortunate are those Muslims who are able to listen to the Qur’an being read in an excellent way. 

Some E-books on Ramadhaan and Fasting

Some e-books related to Ramadhaan and Fasting I thought I can share with you all 🙂 

Good Ramadhaan Link for Muslim Sisters

This is a good link for Muslim sisters to learn and draw maximum benefit from the upcoming blessed month, Inshaa’Allah.

Qiyam-ul-Layl – Taraweeh Prayer

Riyad-as-Saliheen, Book Eight – The Book of Virtues
Chapter 213 : The Excellence of Optional (Tarawih) Prayer during Ramadan [1187-1188 of 1896]
By Al-Imam Abu Zakariya Yahya bin Sharaf An-Nawawi Ad-Dimashqi

[1187] عن أَبي هريرة أنَّ رسول الله قَالَ : « مَنْ قَامَ رَمَضَانَ إيماناً وَاحْتِسَاباً غُفِرَ لَهُ مَا تَقَدَّمَ مِنْ ذَنْبِهِ » . متفقٌ عَلَيْهِِ . التراويح سنة ، وهي عشرون ركعةً أو أقل أو أكثر ، وعشر ركعات إذا خشع فيها ورتل القراءة ، أحسن من العشرين بلا خشوع ولا تدبر

1187. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, “He who observes optional prayer (Tarawih prayers) throughout Ramadan, out of sincerity of Faith and in the hope of earning reward will have his past sins pardoned.”

A Beautiful Du’aa

Dear sisters and brothers, Assalamu Alaikum.

I like this du’aa very much and would like to share with you all.