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How should we spend the night of Laylat al-Qadr? Is it by praying, reading Qur’aan and the Seerah (Prophet’s biography), listening to sermons and lessons and celebrating that in the mosque?. Praise be to Allaah.   Firstly:  The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used to strive hard in worship during the last ten nights of Ramadaan as he did not do at other times, praying and reading Qur’aan. Al-Bukhaari and Muslim narrated from ‘Aa’ishah (may Allaah be pleased with her) that when the last ten days of Ramadaan began, the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) would stay up at night, wake his family and tie his lower garment tight. According to Ahmad and Muslim: he would strive hard in worship during the last ten nights of Ramadaan as he did not do at other times.  Secondly:  The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) urged us to spend the night of Laylat al-Qadr in...

During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn to dusk for the entire month, an act that brings joy and contentment to every Muslim who experiences the practice. We pray that this blessed month brings divine blessings to all of us.  This month of Ramadan is giving us yet one more opportunity to re-dedicate ourselves to the absolute power of the divine and refocus our lives to worshipping Him and Him alone. Each of us can develop an individual plan to benefit from and we can all do something extra to earn some additional grace from God, the Almighty.   Here are a few suggestions that we can look into: 1. Let us make it a habit to visit the mosque as often as possible but atlas once a day with our families.  2. Let us make it a habit to break fast with fellow Muslims in the mosque at least once a week. 3. Let us invite our non-Muslim friends and neighbors to join us in the breaking of our fasts. 4. Let us pool our effort...

Imams Al-Bukhari and Muslim reported that Ibn ‘Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him, had said, “ The Prophet (saws) was the most generous of people. He used to be the most generous in Ramadhan when he would meet with angel Jibreal and study the Quran with him. Angel Jibreal would meet with the Prophet every night in Ramadhan to teach him the Quran. The Prophet was so generous when he met with Jibreal, more generous than the wind that brings rain. ”  Imam Ahmad added to this narration, “ And nothing he was asked for but he would give it. ” Furthermore, Al-Bayhaqi reported that ‘Aaishah, may Allah be pleased with her, had said, “ When Ramadhan would start, the Prophet would release all prisoners of war and fulfill the need of every person who would ask him for something. ” Generosity and giving are attributes that Allah likes for Muslims to have. Also, Allah is the most Generous and Giving of all. Indeed, Allah’s Generosity multiplies in Ramadhan. Similarly, the Prophet...

Fasting, is abstaining from eating, drinking and coitus from daybreak to sunset as a devotional ritual. Allaah, the Almighty Says in the Noble Quran (what means): "O you who have believed, decreed upon you is fasting as it was decreed upon those before you that you may become righteous."  [Quran; 2:183] That is: that you may fear Allaah, keep away from His prohibitions, and fulfill His Commands. Prophet Muhammad   said:  " Whoever does not give up forged speech and evil actions, Allaah is not in need of his leaving his food and drink (i.e. Allah will not accept his fasting.)"  [Al-Bukhaari] This means that Allaah does not want us to abstain from eating and drinking only, rather, He wants us to refrain from evil deeds and vileness too. The Prophet   instructed that a fasting person, if offended or abused, should say: "I am fasting."  [Al-Bukhaari] By this, as though the fasting person says: "It is because I am fasting I do not return...

Know that in the fast is a special quality that is not found in anything else. And that is its close connection to Allah, such that He says: “The fast (Sawm) is for Me and I will reward it.” [al-Bukhari and Muslim] «الصوم لي وأنا أجزي به»  رواه البخاري ومسلم This connection is enough to show the high status of fasting. Similarly, the Ka`bah is highly dignified due to its close connection to Him, as occurs in His statement, “And sanctify My House.” [al-Hajj 22:26] {وَطَهِّرْ بَيْتِيَ}  الحج: 26 Transliteration:  wa t ahhir baytiya Indeed, the fast is only virtuous due to two significant concepts.  Firstly,  it is a secret and hidden action thus, no one from the creation is able to see it. Therefore showing off cannot enter into it.  Secondly,  it is a means of subjugating the enemies of Allah. This is because the road that the enemies (of Allah) embark upon (in order to misguide the Son of Adam) is that of desires. And eat...