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How to Prepare for Ramadan and Embrace the Month of Blessings

How to prepare for ramadan

**Preparing for Ramadan: A Spiritual Journey**

The month of Ramadan is a time of immense spiritual significance for Muslims worldwide. As Allah (SWT) ordains fasting as an act of worship, purification, and gratitude, it becomes essential to prepare ourselves physically, mentally, and spiritually for this blessed month. Allah reminds us in the Qur’an:

*”O you who have believed, decreed upon you is fasting as it was decreed upon those before you that you may become righteous.”* (Al-Baqarah, 2:183)

Fasting goes beyond abstaining from food and drink; it is a path to attaining Taqwa (piety). Preparation for Ramadan involves renewing intentions, seeking forgiveness, and planning acts of worship. Strengthen your relationship with Allah by setting goals for Qur’an recitation, engaging in voluntary fasting, and increasing charity.

Ramadan is also an opportunity to foster unity, whether through family prayers, communal iftars, or fulfilling missed fasts from the previous year. Most importantly, make Dua, asking Allah to grant health and Iman to fully embrace Ramadan’s blessings.

May Allah accept our efforts and allow us to witness this sacred month. Ameen.

What are the Benefits of Marriage in Today’s World

Benefits of marriage in todays world

In today’s fast-paced world,  young people shy away from being married or staying married. The cause of this could be related to several reasons including the fear of poverty, easy access to premarital sex and lewd contents, immaturity, and lack of suitable companions among others. These pessimistic objectives should not […]

Great Leaders in Islam: Lessons from the Past for Today’s Ummah

Great Leaders in Islam, Lessons from the past for todays ummah

Throughout Islamic history, visionary and righteous leadership has played a critical role in uniting the Ummah, spreading justice, and achieving prosperity. Guided by the principles of the Qur’an and the Sunnah, great leaders in Islam emulate our  Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, the Rightly Guided Caliphs (Al-Khulafāʾ Ar-Rāshidūn), and others, which in […]

How to Make Your Marriage a Blessed Union of Shared Values

How to Make Your Marriage a Blessed Union of Shared Values

Allah created the universe with laws and commandments that govern and regulate the proper existence of His creations. And among His signs is that He created everything in pairs. He made the male gender attractive to the female and vice versa. It is He Who also made marriage lawful and […]

Understanding the Islamic Stance on Bribery [Ar-Rashwah]

Understanding the Islamic Stance on Bribery [Ar-Rashwah]

Have you ever found yourself in a position where you had to pay a bribe just to get what you rightfully deserve? Is it an unfortunate reality for many people around the world!? Bribery, also known as Ar-Rashwah in Arabic, is a pandemic that has eaten into the fabric of all and sundry. In fact, it has found itself institutionalized in many ordinary and corporate affairs, that Muslims are not left behind!

How important are the sacred months and how do we keep the sanctity

Time has completed a cycle and has assumed the form of the day when Allah created the heavens and the earth. The year contains twelve months of which four are sacred. Three of them in consecutive order: Dhul-Qa’dah, Dhul Hijjah and Muharram. And also Rajab of Musldar, which comes between Jumada and Sha’baan.” – Abu Dawud

THE SACRED MONTH OF RAJAB-DOS & DON’TS

Rajab the sacred month

The word “Rajab” comes from the word At-Tarjeem, which means exaltation because the people of Jaahiliyyah used to honor it by sheathing their swords and shunning wars. It was called Rajab because it is held in high esteem and also venerated in Sharee’ah. Al-Bayhaqi said: the people of the jahiliyyah […]

Parenting Strategies to Nurturing More Conscious Muslims Kids

Parenting can be a very daunting task. The interesting part is kids don’t come with a life manual. So this is why parenting can be challenging if you don’t have the right support. As Muslims, it’s important to mention that every life challenge we’re facing in today’s world can be […]

Beware of Envy, The Destroyer of Faith!!!
PART 1

In this contemporary world today, some Muslims find it difficult to control or strive against their own selves (Jihaad al-nafs) so that their heart will be free of jealousy towards their Muslim brothers. Amongst the disease of the heart is envy, desiring and wishing that a blessing that Allah has […]