VIDEO: This is an editted version of the lecture by Shaykh Zahir Mahmood titled “Significance of Ramadan”
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Many of us have been counting the days remaining up to the holy month of Ramadan. Five days, four, three, two and the next thing you know here it is. For a believer the name of this month “Ramadan” gives the thought of joy, rewards and a feeling of Allah’s mercy. Truly, this is a…Continue reading …
A Ramadan guide for non-Muslims
“Fasting breath”, wheres your lunch?, the sudden need for power naps – non Muslim friends, family and work mates sometimes have a hard time understanding what Ramadan is all about. To make it a little easier on your non Muslim friends, here is some handy hints – A Ramadan guide for non Muslims!… Continue reading …
Fasting the month of Ramadan is not just about abstaining from food an drink. According to Imam Al Ghazali,for one to achieve the maximum spiritual benefit, it is imperative that one has an understanding of the inner dimensions of fasting… Continue reading …
At a time when the world has become like a big village and at a point when our society is on the verge of great change and transformation, if we are to establish a better world for all, the first thing to do is to implant a sense of love and compassion..Continue reading …
Try to make sure that when you look back at this Ramadan in the future, you feel like you made a difference in your life that will stick with you for life InshAllah. Do something OUT of your comfort zone and InshAllah, it will transform you…Continue reading …
Muslims use the Ramadan fast as a vehicle for introspection and heightened spirituality, a message that can be a bit beyond children. So it’s the other aspects of Ramadan that get emphasized — fostering a stronger sense of family and community, improving one’s character and amping up good works in the hopes of making them lifelong habits…Continue reading …
It’s hard to believe that Ramadan is heading down the final homestretch. The last few days of Ramadan are upon us, as Muslims from all over the world step up their efforts to make the most of every remaining moment. The last ten nights of Ramadan are are the most blessed and we should increase our worship and devotion as they hold the glittering jewel of Laylat al-Qadr, or the Night of Power…Continue reading …
To fast is an act of liberation from artificial collective emotions, consumerism, insane competition and love of power in order to set ourselves free from injustice, oppression and war. To fast is an act of justice towards the self. It should also be an act of justice towards human beings around the world, those who are oppressed and unjustly treated. God is the Just (al Adl) and He commands justice, as the Qu’ran tells us…Continue reading …
Undoubtedly, many of us will be hosting an iftaar party and sharing food with others this Ramadan. Whether you are the guest or the host, being aware of certain table-manners can help to make that iftaar an productive one and avoid offending anyone by upholding and following Islamic values…Continue reading …
A Muslim’s diet is above ordinary – we are “meat-eating vegetarians” which means if it’s not organic or halal food (lawful in Islam), we practice temporary vegetarianism…Continue reading …
SeekersGuidance Ramadan Reader
By: seekersguidance.org
Source: http://seekersguidance.org/
Please also see the links below from SeekersGuidance for comprehensive information on the month of fasting and Quran.
Preparing for Ramadan
Imam Tahir’s 5 Simple Steps to Prepare for Ramadan
Preparing For Ramadan Advice from Habib Umar bin Hafiz
Ramadan Detox for a Healthy Ramadan
Tarawih
Can I Pray 8 Rakats for Tarawih?
Should We Stop Praying Tarawih Once the Qur’an is Completed?
Is it Necessary to Perform Tarawih Prayers in the Mosque?
Is it Obligatory to Complete the Entire Qur’an During Tarawih Prayers?
Performing Tarawih Prayers Again as an Imam
Is It Valid for a Child to Lead Tarawih?
The Ruling of the Tarawih Prayer: A Confirmed Sunna
Reciting From a Copy of the Qur’an (Mushaf) in Tarawih and Other Prayers
Expiatory Payment (Fidya) for Missed Ramadan Fasts
Brief Overview of Expiatory Payments (fidya) for Missed Ramadan Fasts
Feeding People to Expiate For a Corrupted Fast
Is Expiation (kaffara) Necessary For Not Fasting in Ramadan?
When Is Expiation Required For A Fast?
How Many Expiations Are Required For Multiple Broken Fasts?
Can My Sister Pay Expiatory Payments (fidya) For Missed Fasts Due To Her Diabetes?
Can I Pay Fidya for Missed Days of Fasting Due to Menses?
Can a Healthy Person Skip Prayer and Fasting and Pay Expiation?
The Expiation (Kaffara) for Having Sex While Fasting
Must I Fast 180 Days as Expiation for 3 Broken Fasts?
Things that Break the Fast
Principles on what invalidates the fast
Does Watching Pornography While Fasting Break One’s Fast
Using Creams, Powders, or Topical Medications While Fasting
Does Swallowing Phlegm Break Your Fast?
Vaseline On Lips While Fasting, and Hitting Kids
Applying Medicine to One’s Teeth: Does it Invalidate the Fast?
Ramadan: Injections, Eye Drops, And Doubts
Accidental & Forgetful Breaking of the Fast: What Is the Difference?
What Corrupts a Fast: Questions About Water Entering the Body
The Effect of Smoking on Fasting, and the Effect of Sins on Faith
Using Asthma Medication: Is My Fast Invalidated?
Accidentally Inhaling Perfume While Fasting
Does breathing in Air break one’s Fast?
Passionate Kissing While Fasting
Fasting and Illness
Too Sick to Fast in Ramadan, Too Poor to Pay the Expiatory Payment (Fidya)
Long-Term Illness that Prevents Fasting
How Can I Benefit From Ramadan When I Can’t Fast Due to Being Ill?
Laylat al-Qadr
Worship & Prayer on Laylat al-Qadr
Making Up Missed Fasts
Making Up Missed Fasts and Illness
Can I Combine My Intentions for a Missed Ramadan Fast and An Optional Sunnah Fast?
Do I Have To Make Up Missed Fasts Within A Year?
Making up Obligatory Fasts and Prayers
Years of Missed Fasts and Expiation (kaffara)
Breaking One’s Fast/Not Fasting Due to Hardship
Breaking One’s Fast Due to Weakness & Migraines
Can I Break My Fast If My Job Makes Fasting Too Difficult?
Attending Juma, Praying and Fasting While Training to be a Firefighter
Can I Break My Fast If My Job Makes Fasting Too Difficult?
Fasting and Pregnancy
Pregnancy & Making Up Fasts: Does She Really Have To?
The Spiritual Retreat (I`tikaf)
The Spiritual Retreat (i`tikaf)
The Three Types of I’tikaf (Spiritual Retreat)
Ramadan Advice, Benefits and Inspiration
Worship in Ramadan For a Menstruating Woman
How Do I Make The Most Of Ramadan?
Fasting Its Principles and Virtues-Imam Ghazali from al-Arab’in
Inner Dimensions of Fasting-Imam Ghazali
The Spiritual Purpose of Fasting – Closeness to Allah
Practical Tips for Fasting During Ramadan
Work Ethics for Muslims Fasting During Ramadan
Prophetic Supplications for Fasting
Virtues of Fasting in the Summer
Health Benefits of Fasting, and the Maximum Recommended Fast
General Ramadan Answers
When and Where Do I Break My Fast on a 20 Hour Airline Flight?
Should I Feel Bad for Not Fasting When I Had to Travel?
At What Age Must One Start Fasting?
Eating After Dawn & Breaking The Fast For An Invitation
The Chaining of Shayateen (Devils) During Ramadan
Does Each Makeup Prayer During Ramadan Count as 70 Makeup Prayers?
Intercourse during the month of Ramadan
Should I Feel Bad for Not Fasting When I Had to Travel?
Brief Miscellaneous Q & A Relating to Fasting
Newlyweds Having Intercourse While Fasting During Ramadan
The Chaining of Shayateen (Devils) During Ramadan
Does Each Makeup Prayer During Ramadan Count as 70 Makeup Prayers?
Intercourse during the month of Ramadan
Should I Feel Bad for Not Fasting When I Had to Travel?
Brief Miscellaneous Q & A Relating to Fasting
Newlyweds Having Intercourse While Fasting During Ramadan
