Alhamdulillahi robil a’lameen, we ask Allah to accept all our worship during Ramadan from us and beyond. The blessed month of Ramadan has passed now. The Masjids that were once filled with worshippers during Ramadan, deep in prayer and Quran, are quieter now. But pause for a moment and ask yourself: What next after Ramadan? Know that the duty of a Muslim after Ramadan still continues. Just a few days after we concluded this year’s Ramadan, the nights that were echoed with Taraweeh before now feel different. We are now very few behind the Imam in all our Mosques,…
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Assalaamu alaikum. Let’s learn the hadith that mentions the reward of fasting six days in Shawwal and the benefits attached to it. Hadith On The Reward Of Fasting Six Days In Shawwal (Arabic) عن أبي أيوب الأنصاري رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال “مَنْ صَامَ رَمَضَانَ ثُمَّ أَتْبَعَهُ سِتًّا مِنْ شَوَّالٍ كَانَ كَصِيَامِ الدَّهْرِ.” (رواه مسلم) Hadith On The Reward Of Fasting Six Days In Shawwal (English) Narrated by Abu Ayyub Al-Ansari (May Allah be pleased with him): The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Whoever fasts Ramadan and then follows it with six days…
Alhamdulillah, all praise belongs to Allah who made it easy for us to witness this year’s Ramadan. We ask him to accept it as an act of worship. There’s no doubt that the Sharia encourages us to observe Nafilah, voluntary worship after the obligatory to fill any void or mistakes in the obligatory one. Fasting six days in Shawwal is voluntary, and we are going to learn the virtue of Shawwal fasting today in shaa Allah. The Prophet of Allah ﷺ said The first thing for which a person will be brought to account on the Day of Resurrection…
Assalamu alaikum. All praise belongs to Allah and may His peace and mercy be upon our Prophet ﷺ. There is a question that says whether we can pay Zakat Al Fitr in money or cash. Answer To The Question: Can We Pay Zakat Al Fitr In Money or Cash? Alhamdulillah, all praise belongs to Allah, and may His peace and mercy be upon our Prophet ﷺ. One of the most debated issues regarding Zakat al-Fitr is whether we can pay Zakat Al Fitr in money or cash instead of food. Scholars differ on this issue, with two primary opinions.…
Assalaamu alaikum brothers in Islam. As Ramadan for this year is coming to an end, we Muslims worldwide have started preparing for Eid al-Fitr, a day of joy, gratitude, and celebrations. We have started shopping for new shoes, clothes, and engaging in other shopping too. But before the end of Ramadan, there’s an obligatory act of worship called Zakatul Fitr (Zakat Al Fitr) on us. Zakat al-Fitr (زكاة الفطر), also called Sadaqat al-Fitr (صدقة الفطر) (the charity of breaking the fast), is a mandatory donation upon every eligible Muslim must give at the end of Ramadan before the Eid…
Assalaamu alaikum my brothers in Islam. Imagine having a night like no other, a night better than a thousand months, a night when the heavens descend with mercy, forgiveness, and divine blessings. The greatest night lies in the last ten days of Ramadan, making the virtues of the last ten days of Ramadan of great significance. But the virtues of the last ten days of Ramadan extend beyond Laylat al-Qadr only. These days are a time of intensified worship, increased charity, and good deeds. Throughout this blessed month of Ramadan, we Muslims strive for taqwa (God-consciousness), but in these…
Assalaam alaikum my brothers and sisters in Islam. As we all know that performing Itikaf in the last ten days of Ramadan has great rewards and it is a a period in which the Night of Decree (Laylatul Qadr) is expected to fall. However, it is crucial to understand its rules and etiquette. There are some things that can nullify Itikaf completely and there are some things to avoid that can cause a decrease in the reward. Many people enter Itikaf without proper knowledge of the things that can nullify Itikaf and things not to do in Itikaf, unintentionally…
Assalaamu alaikum brothers and sisters in Islam. It is likely that you see some Muslims during the last ten nights of Ramadan leave behind their daily routines and completely isolate themselves in mosques to dedicate their time entirely to worship. What compels them to temporarily abandon their daily routines, families, and worldly responsibilities? The answer lies in an act of devotion known as Itikaf.What is the meaning of Itikaf?The term Itikaf (الاعتكاف) comes from the Arabic root عَكَفَ (ʿakafa), which means “to adhere to,” “to devote oneself to something,” or “to remain steadfast.” Linguistically, it conveys the idea of…
Assalaamu alaikum my brothers and sisters in Islam. Did you know there is a simple dua before having sex that you can say to protect your future child from Shaiton (Satan)? Obviously No. Islam is a complete way of life, guiding us believers in every aspect, including intimacy between spouses. There’s a recommended Dua before Intercourse in Islam, which our Prophet taught us ﷺ and we shall learn that today in shaa Allah. Before engaging in any significant action, the Sunnah teaches us to start with the name of Allah. Just as we say Bismillah before drinking and some…
Assalaamu alaikum my brothers and sisters in Islam. We can’t really imagine how blessed we are as Muslims. We are in the month of Ramadan, where there is a blessed night called Laylatul Qadr in it, that is better than a thousand months. Our Prophet ﷺ told us a lot about this night and the best dua for Laylatul Qadr. A night where the gates of mercy are wide open, sins are forgiven, and duas are answered. Imagine standing before Allah on this night when duas are accepted, sins are forgiven, and the mercy of Allah descends like never…