Shawwal: What to Do On Eid Night, Eid Day, and During the Month
Eid ul Fitr meritorious aspect of Shawwal is that it has been chosen by Allah Almighty for the celebration of "Eid-ul-fitr", one of the only two annual festivals recognized by the Shari'ah. This happy day is designed by the Shari'ah as a sign of gratefulness by the Muslims on the accomplishment of Ramadan, and as an immediate reward by Allah for those who spent the month of Ramadan in fasting and performing other forms of 'ibadah. Read more...
Eid Salaat
Rasulullah (Sallallaahu alayhi Wasallam) said: "The heart of the person who remains awake (in Ibadat) during the night of Eidul Fitr and Eidul Adhaa will not die on the Day when hearts will be dead, i.e. the Day of Qiyaamah." (TIBRANI) The nights of both Eids, i.e. the nights preceding the Days of Eid, are auspicious occasions which should be observed with reverence and worship.
Taraweeh Summary - NIGHT 29
The recitation of the Qur'ân is completed in this 30 th Juz, which commences from Sûrah Naba , ending with Sûrah Nâs, the 114th and final Sûrah of the Qur'ân.
In Sûrah Naba (Sûrah Amma), Allâh says that the punishment of Jahannam has been prepared for those people who deny the truth of Islâm. When the trumpet is sounded for the Day of Qiyâmah, the skies will be divided into many roads through which people will pass in droves towards the Plain of Resurrection. The acts of every person will be disclosed and Allâh will decide the punishment or reward that every person will receive.
Quran burning warnings
US military commanders in Afghanistan say that the Florida church's plan to burn copies of Islam’s holy book on the anniversary of the September 11 attacks could endanger US troops' lives.
Two senior US commanders said on Monday that the planned burning of Quran copies will undermine US President Obama's effort to reach out to the world’s 1.5 billion Muslims. They said it could also trigger retaliation against US forces serving in Afghanistan.
Taraweeh Summary - NIGHT 28
The 29th Juz is recited in this Tarawîh. This Juz includes Sûrahs Mulk, Qalam, Haqqah, Ma'ârij, Nûh, Jinn, Muzzammil, Muddathir, Qiyâmah, Insân and Mursalâh.
Allâh says in Sûrah Mulk that there is none to replace His innumerable bounties if He should ever snatch them away from people. People should therefore trust only in Allâh because He has created both life and death and only He controls them.
What After Ramadan ?
We leave the blessed month of Ramadan, its beautiful days and its fragrant nights. We leave the month of the Qur'an, taqwa, patience, jihad, mercy, forgiveness and freedom from hellfire…
Have we fulfilled the requirements of taqwa and graduated from the Ramadan school with the diploma of the god-fearing?
Mahmoud Abbas threatens to leave talks
The acting Palestinian Authority (PA) Chief Mahmoud Abbas says he would leave direct talks with Israel, should he be asked to backtrack on the Palestinian demands.
The direct negotiations began in Washington on September 2 after breaking off at the turn of 2009, when Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip killed more than 1,400 Palestinians.
SA Unions 'suspend' public-sector strike
Union officials said that the South African public sector workers pay strike has been suspended on Monday.
The strike by 1.3-million workers has affected education, healthcare and the judiciary. Strikers have demanded a double inflation 8.6% pay rise and a R1 000 a month housing allowance.
Taraweeh Summary - NIGHT 23
The 24th Juz is recited in this Tarawîh. It commences with verse 32 (if Sûrah Zumar and includes Sûrah Mu'min and Sûrah Hâ-Mîm Sajdah.
Allâh says in the first verse of the Juz, "Who can be more unjust than he who lies about Allâh, and rejects the truth when it comes to him? Is there no abode for the disbelievers in Jahannam? The one who brings the truth and confirms it, these are the people who are abstinent." (verses 32/3 of Sûrah Zumar)
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Using Cell Phone During I’tikaf
Q: If a person is sitting in I’tikaf, is it acceptable for him to send text messages or call his family members? Read more...
A Gift for Muslim Women
The book has its origins in the author contributing written articles to the monthly Al-Balagh magazine which readers found very interesting. Although the book is voluminous, the information it stores is worth its weight in gold.
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Owners of the Garden
The following story is mentioned in Surah Qalam, Chapter 68 of the Holy Quran.
Once there was a wealthy and pious man. He had a big garden full of green trees laden with fruits. After the fruits were picked, this rightful man used to distribute some fruits among the poor who would gather at the garden every season to take their share. Read more...
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“The last hour will not come before Allah makes three things rare: A dirham of the lawful, useful knowledge and a brother in Allah.” (Kanzul Ummal)
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