Eid is a joyous occasion for Muslims. It’s a celebration of victory as we triumph over our worldly desires throughout the fasting month of Ramadan in order to seek the pleasure of Allah. It’s the most significant season for Muslims around the globe, with families getting together and visiting one another. Here are sunnahs of
For us Muslims, fasting during the month of Ramadan is super special as it’s far more than just abstaining from food and drinks, but carries a deeper spritual meaning behind it. So, what is Ramadan? Ramadan is the 9th month on the Islamic Lunar Calendar and is the month in which the Holy Quran was
It could be tricky for a new Muslim when they start planning to fast for the first time this Ramadan as it is quite natural to feel anxious and wonder if you can pull off the month-long fast. It can also be a source of anxiety especially when Ramadan falls on a summer month. Imagine
For most part during Ramadan, our level of sabr (patience) is one of the main aspects that will be tested in this Holy month. It is about dealing with everything with patience, from not getting angry at situations like being stuck in heavy traffic as you head home or delay of tasks by others, or
Did you know that you can double up your sadaqah Ramadan and fasting rewards by offering food to another fasting person when they break their fast? The Prophet ﷺ said, “Whoever provides food for a fasting person to break his fast with, then for him is the same reward as his (the fasting person’s), without
Ramadan is the month of spiritual upliftment where the rewards for good deeds are multiplied, the gate of hell is shut, satans are chained and the doors of paradise are wide open. It is the holiest of all months in the Islamic calendar. In it, is a night better than a thousand months. The night
Fasting is difficult and exhausting, but it is a challenge that is supposed to improve willpower and cultivate patience and perseverance attributes. Interestingly enough, Sawm is the Arabic term for fasting and this literally means “self-control” and “restraint.” Self-discipline is aided by refraining from satisfying physical urges. A Muslim’s good habits and manners are cultivated
Truth is that it can be tempting during the coronavirus crisis for people locked inside their homes to seek relief through eating (which led to overeating), and it may happen throughout the month of Ramadan at night. But from a positive angle, Ramadan is the perfect opportunity to practice healthy eating habits and reduce those
Ramadan is coming down the pike, which means it’s time to get our engine started to ring the holy month in! There are numerous bounties and blessings that Muslims can reap in this blessed month. It’s the month where the rewards for good deeds and sunnah acts are multiplied, the gate of hell is shut,
Fasting has many awesome benefits and in recent years, fasting has become a modern lifestyle. As Muslims, we need to remember that the primary reason we fast is because it was legislated by Allah, we submit to it, and perform it as an act of worship to get closer to Allah. Coming back to the