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Like other Islamic injunctions, the benefits of Ramadan are not limited to either "spiritual" or "temporal" elements of life. In Islam, the spiritual, social, economic, political and psychological intermingle in a consistent and cohesive whole. For convenience of presentation, the significance of fasting is discussed under four subheadings; spiritual and moral, psychological, social, and physical…

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Every day, as we go through the same old routine of life, getting up, praying, going to work, dealing with people, going home, sleeping, etc, how easy is it for us to walk with blinders on our eyes? I thought of this the other day when I was scolded by someone about a thing that…

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Valentine’s Day is a holiday that is believed to have originated from the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia, which was celebrated on February 15th. The festival was a fertility celebration and involved the pairing of men and women by lottery. In the 5th century, the Christian church replaced Lupercalia with St. Valentine’s Day, which was…

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Pleasures of this world are tangible and present, while delights of Paradise are unseen promises. People are readily influenced by what they can instantly see and know. It is hard for them to forgo something that is in front of them for the sake of something that is in the future, so how much harder…

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How being sincere for Almighty Allah can affect the faith of believers in Islam.

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Reasons for the weakness of Muslims in the current time and solutions.

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These are few questions on fasting and its ruling in Islam: 1-Until Dawn, One Can Eat, Drink and Have Intercourse: If someone has food in his mouth when Fajr is beginning, he should spit it out. If he is having intercourse (with his wife) at that time, he should immediately stop. If he does so,…

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As the last ten nights are now upon us, it is time to re-evaluate how far we have come. Two-thirds of the month have already passed and will not return. However, we still have enough time to make a final push in this month, to maximize the benefit that we can attain, and draw closer…

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Every Ramadan we make plans to improve ourselves as Muslims, but those plans do not always come to fruition later because the surge of faith that we have now is severely lacking outside this blessed month. Part of the reason is because the devils are locked up during this month, so to repel the devils…

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Before answering whether earthquake is a punishment or a universal norm, there is a need to understand what an earthquake means, and why it happens.

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The explanation of the Prophet Saying: Maintain truthfulness, for truthfulness leads to righteousness, and righteousness leads to Heaven..

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The virtue of the last third of Ramadan and the importance of maximizing the period with several good deeds.

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Both the Qur'an and Hadith contain descriptions of Paradise as being filled with green: These it is for whom are gardens of perpetuity beneath which rivers flow; ornaments shall be given to them therein of bracelets of gold, and they shall wear green robes of fine silk and thick silk brocade interwoven with gold, reclining…

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Few things to do for obtaining the treasures of the last ten nights of Ramadan

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The virtues of observing voluntary fasts during the following days: six days of Shawwal, first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah and the month of Muharram.

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I`tikaf (Spiritual Retreat) meaning & legitimacy: I`tikaf means to stick to something, whether good or bad, and to block out everything else. Allah says in the Qur'an: "What then are images that you pay devotion [akifun] to them?" (Al Anbia': 52)—that is, what they devoted themselves to in worship. What is meant here is the…

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There are few things that can invalidate the act of fasting in Islam. The detail as follow: 1-Intentional eating or drinking: If one eats due to forgetfulness, a mistake, or coercion, then he does not have to make up the day later or perform any expiation. Abu Hurairah reported that the Prophet said: “Whoever forgets he…

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Elderly men and women are permitted to break their fasts, as are the chronically ill, and those who have to perform difficult jobs under harsh circumstances and who could not find any other way to support themselves. All of these people are allowed to break their fast, because such a practice would place too much…

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The ruling of the ill and travelers who are exempted from fasting Ramadan and must make up for the missed days

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Fasting during Ramadan was ordained during the second year of Hijrah. Why not earlier? In Makkah the economic conditions of the Muslims were bad. They were being persecuted. Often days would go by before they had anything to eat. It is easy to skip meals if you don’t have any. Obviously fasting would have been…

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Some people have butterflies in their stomach when Ramadan draws near. They become more alert as Ramadan gets closer. Why do we have this anxiety?

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The arrival of Ramadan is an event which can be confirmed by sighting the new moon, even if it is seen by only one just person, or by the passage of thirty days in the immediately preceding month of Sha`ban. Ibn `Umar said: "The people were looking for the new moon and when I reported…

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There is no doubt that the Quran is the Book of Allah, His eternal word and divine miracle. How does Quran cover the virtues of Ramadan

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The blessed days of Ramadan are passing so quickly. The special days of Allah's great mercy, forgiveness and favors are going

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Tips for the attainment of happiness through the belief in Allah as offered by Sheikh `A'id Al-Qarni

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There is still a controversy as to whether color therapy works within the realm of vibration or within the world of the brain. And Muslims would be pleased to know that this debate would not even be possible without the Muslim contribution to optics and to the discovery of how colors work. Before Muslim scientists…

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One of my professors of Tafseer (Qur’anic Exegesis) gave me an assignment. He told me to read Surat Qaf, the fiftieth chapter of the Holy Qur’an one thousand times during the week and to compose a journal where my thoughts and reflections on those profound words would be kept. At first the task seemed daunting,…

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Ramadan is a month of serenity and spiritual elevation. But when the body's glucose level decreases too much from fasting, this could lead to irritability and aggression. Other factors may also contribute to the feeling of irritability, such as refraining from the habitual cigarette. Prophet Mohamed (peace be upon him) advised us to ‘keep our…

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The Battle of Badr was the first great battle in the history of Islam, and those who participated in it were granted honor and grace by Almighty Allah. There are many Qur’anic verses revealed with regard to the Battle of Badr, but what attracts attention are the first verses of Surat Al-Anfal (The Spoils of…

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Mercy is a favor from Allah that He puts in the hearts of whomsoever He wills of His servants. Verily, Allah will have mercy on His servants who show mercy to others, as He is the Most Compassionate the Most Merciful. He loves the merciful and calls to mercy. He orders His servants to enjoin…

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In this age of international competitions in numerous fields and at various levels, can Muslims turn their attention to a new kind of race on an entirely different plane? A race for attaining Allah's medals of honor for piety. In the Noble Qur'an, Almighty Allah commands us in the language of the times, to compete…

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Tips for the best manners to welcome the most anticipated guest Ramadan, and benefit from its fruits.

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The habit of almsgiving and generosity of the first generations of the Muslims, the Salaf during the period of Ramadan.

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In times of crisis and affliction, Muslims should return to Allah, putting their trust in Him and depending on Him in all of their affairs. Why should we Muslims trust in Allah and rely on Him? The answer can be summed up in the following points: -    Because Allah is capable of all things. -   …

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What were the special characteristics these illustrious and best women had and how can we follow in their footsteps?

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Learning how Islam encourages the Muslim to spend his money for the sake of Allah in form of charity (Sadaqah) especially during Ramadan.

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When we fast in Ramadan, we inevitably think of those who feel hunger every day of the year. We experience hunger and look forward to breaking with the food at iftar

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Morals can either be classified as secular or religious. Secular morality tries to establish a moral system that is independent of God and religious faiths. In terms of motives for morality, various explanations have been given. One explanation is that people are ethical in pursuit of happiness or perfection. Another suggests that pressure by political…

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This article aims to explore some questions regarding the growing phenomenon of pornography in the lives of some Muslim husbands.

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How can a Muslim understand his anger experience and what ways can he control the primal level of it and transform into positive energy.

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