Ramadan

Lessons From Ramadhan

During Ramadhaan, a mixture of feelings overwhelm the hearts of Muslims all over the world. The hearts are full of hope, based on truthful promises and great tidings, given by Allah and His Messenger (PBUH), of great bounties and endless bliss. We are promised that the past sins will be forgiven for those whose fast is based on belief (Iimaan), sincerity and on truly expecting the reward from Allah (Ihtisaab). We are also promised that the past sins will be forgiven for those who offer night prayers (Qiyaam) during the whole month, and who do that with the same two

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How to Attain “Taqwaa” in Ramadhan

The fundamental objective of fasting is given to us by the Almighty Allah in verse 2:183 as explained below. It is to attain “Taqwaa” which is also elaborated below. Of course there are countless other benefits from fasting but they become secondary when compared to the main objective which should be maintained not only during fasting days but also in the rest of one’s life span. Below is a compilation on “Taqwaa” by Shaykh Saleem Al-Hilalee. The concept of taqwaa is always linked to “’Ibaadah” in the Qur’an. ‘Ibaadah can be defined as doing what Allah has commanded and avoiding

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Ramadan, Time For Renewal Of Soul And Body

Ramadan is a golden opportunity to purify both the soul and the body through renewing focus on God and a healthy lifestyle, say religious and health experts in Oman as the country is awaiting the arrival of the holy month of blessings. “Fasting is one of the things that is been mentioned in all religions as it has a very good spiritual impact on any human being. Ramadan is a time to remember the poor, and fasting makes you more patient, down to earth and appreciative of what you have,” said Hilal Al Rashdi, an adviser at the Ministry of

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Lessons From Ramadhan

During Ramadhaan, a mixture of feelings overwhelm the hearts of Muslims all over the world. The hearts are full of hope, based on truthful promises and great tidings, given by Allah and His Messenger (PBUH), of great bounties and endless bliss. We are promised that the past sins will be forgiven for those whose fast is based on belief (Iimaan), sincerity and on truly expecting the reward from Allah (Ihtisaab). We are also promised that the past sins will be forgiven for those who offer night prayers (Qiyaam) during the whole month, and who do that with the same two

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How to Attain “Taqwaa” in Ramadhan

The fundamental objective of fasting is given to us by the Almighty Allah in verse 2:183 as explained below. It is to attain “Taqwaa” which is also elaborated below. Of course there are countless other benefits from fasting but they become secondary when compared to the main objective which should be maintained not only during fasting days but also in the rest of one’s life span. Below is a compilation on “Taqwaa” by Shaykh Saleem Al-Hilalee. The concept of taqwaa is always linked to “’Ibaadah” in the Qur’an. ‘Ibaadah can be defined as doing what Allah has commanded and avoiding

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Ramadan, Time For Renewal Of Soul And Body

Ramadan is a golden opportunity to purify both the soul and the body through renewing focus on God and a healthy lifestyle, say religious and health experts in Oman as the country is awaiting the arrival of the holy month of blessings. “Fasting is one of the things that is been mentioned in all religions as it has a very good spiritual impact on any human being. Ramadan is a time to remember the poor, and fasting makes you more patient, down to earth and appreciative of what you have,” said Hilal Al Rashdi, an adviser at the Ministry of

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