Ramadhaan Kareem

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Muslims around the world are observing the holy month of Ramadan, with worship, charity, dawn-to-dusk fasting and nightly feasts.


The daily fast in Ramadan includes abstaining from all food and drink; not even a sip of water is allowed from dawn to sunset before breaking the fast in a meal known as iftar in Arabic. Those fasting are expected to also refrain from bad deeds, such as gossiping, and increase good deeds.





Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and begins with the sighting of the crescent moon.

Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam, along with the profession of faith, prayer, almsgiving and the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.


Fasting is regarded as an act of worship to attain God-conscious piety and one of submission to God. The devout see benefits such as practicing self-restraint, cultivating gratitude, growing closer to God, and feeling empathy for the poor and hungry.




Muslims typically stream into mosques for congregational prayers and dedicate more time for religious contemplation and the reading of the Quran, the Islamic holy book.

Charity is a hallmark of Ramadan. Among other ways of giving, many seek to provide iftar for the needy, distributing Ramadan boxes filled with pantry staples, handing out warm meals alongside such things as dates and juice or helping hold free communal meals.

Muslims eat a predawn meal, called suhoor, to hydrate and nourish their bodies ahead of the daily fast.

mesaharati, who roams neighborhoods, calling out to the faithful, sometimes by name, to awake them for the suhoor meal.


Taraweeh Prayers

Muslims perform Taraweeh prayers as special nightly prayers during the month of Ramadan. They consider these prayers highly virtuous and perform them after the obligatory Isha (night) prayer.

The word “Taraweeh” derives from the Arabic word for “rest” or “relaxation,” indicating the breaks taken between sets of prayers. Typically, believers perform these prayers in congregation at mosques, with an Imam leading, involving the recitation of long portions of the Quran.

Taraweeh prayers offer believers an opportunity to engage in additional acts of worship and spiritual reflection during Ramadan. Many Muslims cherish these prayers as a means of seeking forgiveness, drawing closer to Allah, and strengthening their connection to the Quran.Believers deeply ingrain the practice of performing Taraweeh prayers in Islamic tradition, considering it significantly important during the blessed month of Ramadan.

May Allah’s immaculate grace and exceptional wisdom conquer your life as you celebrate this holy month of Ramadan. Have a blessed Ramadan!


Can we say Ramadhaan Kareem? – Dr Zakir Naik

محاضرة رمضان (الجزء الأول) د.ذاكر نايك ورقم خاص للإجابة على أسئلتكم Dr.Zakir Naik Ramadan Lecture

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May Allah bless and protect your family during Ramadan and always. Let gratitude and grace guide you through your fast.

 

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May Allah bless and protect your family during Ramadan and always. Let gratitude and grace guide you through your fast.

Thank you for your kindness.



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God is the Most Glorious, none are worthy of worship except God, there is no god but God, none has the right to be called great or good except God, all praise is due to God Alone, all glory belongs to God, to God is our certain return, God is over all things Omnipotent, God is the King and Lord and Ruler and God and Light and Protector and Creator of the heavens and the earth and all things in them and all things in between them and all things underground them!
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I'm not fasting this month due to a reason belonging privately and personally to me.

Being close to God, that's the case if I fast or not.

God has chosen me.

Even due, in order to have attained to God and having my Absolute Vision of Him, I had to fight and battle with possibly one of the most powerful and petrifying demons in all of existence, had I not defeated him my entire existence would have been totally destroyed, and I would have died.

To the hellfire with the demons and dark-spirits and devils and all who follow them.

Fasting gets you closer to God so does worshipping Him and praising Him.

And of course closer to the entrance to paradise after death, and being saved from the hellfire.

May God Forgive us for our sins and show us Mercy!

To God is our absolutely certain return.

 

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German Priest Michonne

In his book "Religious Tourism in the East" he said: "It is sad that Christians receive from Muslims the spirit of commerce and the virtues of good treatment, which are the most sacred principles of mercy and benevolence between peoples and nations, all thanks to the teachings of their Prophet Muhammad.

The great German poet Johann Goethe (1749-1832)

He said: "I have searched in history for an ideal for this human being, and I found it in the Arab prophet Muhammad."

"The legislation in the West is incomplete compared to Islamic teachings, and we are Europeans with all our concepts, we have not yet achieved what Muhammad achieved, and no one will precede him."



The famous German orientalist and writer Drettersey (1821-1888)

He said in his book "The Quotations of Aristotle Thales": "The natural sciences, astronomy, philosophy and mathematics that revived Europe in the tenth century AD are quoted from the Quran of Muhammad. Indeed, Europe is indebted to Islam that Muhammad brought.

Until he said: "If we were just towards Islam, we would follow what it has of teachings and rules, because many of them are not in others, and Muhammad increased it in growth and greatness, with his good care and great will, and it appears from Muhammad that his call to this religion was only from a heavenly reason. We say this if we do him justice in what he called and advocated, and whoever accuses Muhammad of lying, let him accuse himself of weakness and boredom and not stand on the facts that he affirmed.

God has preserved the Quran from loss, but the previous books were lost and have been lost.

No Christian today can prove the miracles of Christ, nor his teachings.

But the Quran, its miracles and its teachings exist. The scientists of our time can verify the truthfulness of the Quran.

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I have done a big mistake and I wanna god forgive me about what I have did and what I did wrong is I broke me fasting during the Ramadan is the first time and I don’t feel so good at all let’s be honest I wanna do anything for god like anything thing at all

 

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I have done a big mistake and I wanna god forgive me about what I have did and what I did wrong is I broke me fasting during the Ramadan is the first time and I don’t feel so good at all let’s be honest I wanna do anything for god like anything thing at all

يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُواْ كُتِبَ عَلَيْكُمُ الصِّيَامُ كَمَا كُتِبَ عَلَى الَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِكُمْ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَتَّقُونَ
"O ye who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that ye may (learn) self-restraint."

أَيَّامًا مَّعْدُودَاتٍ فَمَن كَانَ مِنكُم مَّرِيضًا أَوْ عَلَى سَفَرٍ فَعِدَّةٌ مِّنْ أَيَّامٍ أُخَرَ وَعَلَى الَّذِينَ يُطِيقُونَهُ فِدْيَةٌ طَعَامُ مِسْكِينٍ فَمَن تَطَوَّعَ خَيْرًا فَهُوَ خَيْرٌ لَّهُ وَأَن تَصُومُواْ خَيْرٌ لَّكُمْ إِن كُنتُمْ تَعْلَمُونَ
"(Fast) a certain number of days; and (for) him who is sick among you, or on a journey, (the same) number of other days; and for those who can afford it there is a ransom: the feeding of a man in need - but whoso doeth good of his own accord, it is better for him: and that ye fast is better for you if ye did but know."

شَهْرُ رَمَضَانَ الَّذِيَ أُنزِلَ فِيهِ الْقُرْآنُ هُدًى لِّلنَّاسِ وَبَيِّنَاتٍ مِّنَ الْهُدَى وَالْفُرْقَانِ فَمَن شَهِدَ مِنكُمُ الشَّهْرَ فَلْيَصُمْهُ وَمَن كَانَ مَرِيضًا أَوْ عَلَى سَفَرٍ فَعِدَّةٌ مِّنْ أَيَّامٍ أُخَرَ يُرِيدُ اللّهُ بِكُمُ الْيُسْرَ وَلاَ يُرِيدُ بِكُمُ الْعُسْرَ وَلِتُكْمِلُواْ الْعِدَّةَ وَلِتُكَبِّرُواْ اللّهَ عَلَى مَا هَدَاكُمْ وَلَعَلَّكُمْ تَشْكُرُونَ
"The month of Ramadan in which was revealed the Qur'an, a guidance for mankind, and clear proofs of the guidance, and the Criterion (of right and wrong). And whosoever of you is present, let him fast the month, and whosoever of you is sick or on a journey, (let him fast the same) number of other days. Allah desireth for you ease; He desireth not hardship for you; and (He desireth) that ye should complete the period, and that ye should magnify Allah for having guided you, and that peradventure ye may be thankful."

وَإِذَا سَأَلَكَ عِبَادِي عَنِّي فَإِنِّي قَرِيبٌ أُجِيبُ دَعْوَةَ الدَّاعِ إِذَا دَعَانِ فَلْيَسْتَجِيبُواْ لِي وَلْيُؤْمِنُواْ بِي لَعَلَّهُمْ يَرْشُدُونَ
And when My servants ask you, [O Muhammad], concerning Me - indeed I am near. I respond to the invocation of the supplicant when he calls upon Me. So let them respond to Me [by obedience] and believe in Me that they may be [rightly] guided.

أُحِلَّ لَكُمْ لَيْلَةَ الصِّيَامِ الرَّفَثُ إِلَى نِسَآئِكُمْ هُنَّ لِبَاسٌ لَّكُمْ وَأَنتُمْ لِبَاسٌ لَّهُنَّ عَلِمَ اللّهُ أَنَّكُمْ كُنتُمْ تَخْتانُونَ أَنفُسَكُمْ فَتَابَ عَلَيْكُمْ وَعَفَا عَنكُمْ فَالآنَ بَاشِرُوهُنَّ وَابْتَغُواْ مَا كَتَبَ اللّهُ لَكُمْ وَكُلُواْ وَاشْرَبُواْ حَتَّى يَتَبَيَّنَ لَكُمُ الْخَيْطُ الأَبْيَضُ مِنَ الْخَيْطِ الأَسْوَدِ مِنَ الْفَجْرِ ثُمَّ أَتِمُّواْ الصِّيَامَ إِلَى الَّليْلِ وَلاَ تُبَاشِرُوهُنَّ وَأَنتُمْ عَاكِفُونَ فِي الْمَسَاجِدِ تِلْكَ حُدُودُ اللّهِ فَلاَ تَقْرَبُوهَا كَذَلِكَ يُبَيِّنُ اللّهُ آيَاتِهِ لِلنَّاسِ لَعَلَّهُمْ يَتَّقُونَ
"It is made lawful for you to go unto your wives on the night of the fast. They are raiment for you and ye are raiment for them. Allah is Aware that ye were deceiving yourselves in this respect and He hath turned in mercy toward you and relieved you. So hold intercourse with them and seek that which Allah hath ordained for you, and eat and drink until the white thread becometh distinct to you from the black thread of the dawn. Then strictly observe the fast till nightfall and touch them not, but be at your devotions in the mosques. These are the limits imposed by Allah, so approach them not. Thus Allah expoundeth His revelation to mankind that they may ward off (evil)."
Bakara 183-187 (2 / 183-187)

 

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Ramadan this year comes as the Middle East remains inflamed by the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, with tens of thousands of Palestinians killed. Many in the blockaded territory are going hungry; particularly in the devastated north, people are scrambling for food to survive.


Some Muslims are striving to remain mindful of the Palestinians’ plight during Ramadan, including through making donations, saying prayers or incorporating Palestinian traditional symbols in how they mark the holy month.

There are numerous hadiths from the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) that emphasize the significance of Ramadan:

1. “Whoever fasts Ramadan out of faith and in hope of reward, his previous sins will be forgiven.” [Bukhari (38) and Muslim (759)]

This hadith underscores the immense spiritual rewards and blessings associated with fasting during Ramadan. It serves as a means of seeking forgiveness for past sins and drawing closer to Allah through sincere faith and devotion.

2. “There has come to you Ramadan, a blessed month which Allah has enjoined you to fast, during which the gates of heaven are opened and the gates of Hell are closed, and the rebellious devils are chained up. In it there is a night which is better than a thousand months, and whoever is deprived of its goodness is indeed deprived.” [Nasai, 2106; Ahmad, 8769]

It emphasizes the importance of fasting during this sacred month, highlighting it as a time when the gates of heaven open, the gates of Hell close, and the influence of evil forces weakens.Furthermore, it highlights the significance of Laylat al-Qadr, the Night of Decree, describing it as better than a thousand months in terms of its spiritual value and rewards.



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There are certain exemptions from fasting, such as for those who are unable to because of illness or travel. Those unable to fast due to being temporarily ill or traveling need to make up for the missed days of fasting later. Young children, the elderly, and menstruating, pregnant and breastfeeding women are also exempted.


It is recommended not to do anything that could cause the fast to be broken, however, some cases that cause the fast to be broken do not necessarily invalidate it, such as drinking or eating mechanically, forgetting that one is supposed to be fasting.


As for the case of breaking the fast without an excuse,

the person must compensate for his mistake by fasting one day for each day he did not fast,

Or to fulfill the needs of those in need through charity.



Some Muslims decorate their homes, put out Ramadan-themed tableware and centerpieces



Colorful lanterns, in different shapes and sizes, dangle from children’s hands and adorn homes or the entrances of buildings and stores.




In various regions, some Muslims worry that the month is being commercialized, and that an emphasis on decorations, TV shows, outings or lavish iftar banquets, especially in the social media era, can detract from Ramadan’s religious essence.

In the United States, home to a diverse, small but growing Muslim population, gathering at mosques and Islamic centers when possible for iftar meals and prayers provides many Muslim families with a sense of community.


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Peace be with you all,

A message of friendship for Ramadan via Bishop Philip.

As it does every year during the month of fasting, the Vatican’s Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue has released its message for Ramadan. This year’s message, signed by the Dicastery’s new prefect, Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad, is centred on the theme: “Christians and Muslims: What We Hope to Become Together.” “This time of fasting, prayer and sharing,” the message reads, “is a privileged opportunity to draw closer to God and be renewed in the fundamental values of religion, compassion and solidarity. This year, Ramadan largely coincides with Lent, which for Christians is a period of fasting, supplication and conversion to Christ.” This rare alignment in the religious calendar, Cardinal Koovakad writes, “offer a unique opportunity to walk side-by-side, Christians and Muslims, in a common process of purification, prayer and charity.” “More than simply a month of fasting, Ramadan appears to us Catholics as a school of inner transformation.,” the message continues. In Christian tradition, Lent is a similar time, a period when “through fasting, prayer and almsgiving we seek to purify our hearts and refocus on the One who guides and directs our lives”.

Both Ramadan and Lent, through their calls to devotion and self-discipline, serve as reminders that faith “is not just about outward gestures but a journey of inner conversion,” the message emphasises.

However, Cardinal Koovakad warns that “in a world marked by injustice, conflict, and uncertainty about the future, our shared calling cannot be reduced to spiritual practices alone.” He stresses that Christians and Muslims “can bear witness together to the hope that friendship is possible, despite the weight of history and the ideologies that divide us.” In this Jubilee Year centred on hope, the message reaffirms the Christian belief that “hope is rooted in the certainty that God’s love is stronger than any trials or obstacles.” Faith in God, the statement continues, is “a treasure that unites us.” This year, as both Christian and Muslim traditions converge in the observance of Ramadan and Lent, believers “have a unique opportunity to show the world that faith transforms both individuals and societies, acting as a force for unity and reconciliation.” The message underscores that Christians do not simply seek to coexist with Muslims but to “live together in sincere and mutual respect.”

The common values shared by Christians and Muslims, such as justice, compassion and respect for creation, “should inspire our actions and our relationships, and serve as a compass for building bridges rather than walls”, the message goes on to say. “In this season of Ramadan and the approach of ‘Id al-Fitr, we are happy to share this hope with you. May our prayers, our gestures of solidarity and our efforts for peace be tangible signs of our sincere friendship with you. May this feast be an occasion for fraternal encounters between Muslims and Christians, in which we can celebrate together God’s goodness.”

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What is Laylat al-Qadr?
Allah (SWT) has bestowed special significance upon the month of Ramadan by designating Laylat-al-Qadr, the Night of Decree, within it.

The Quran states: “Indeed, it is We Who sent this Quran down on the Night of Qadr. And what will make you realise what the Night of Qadr is? The Night of Al-Qadr is better than a thousand months. Therein descend the angels and the Rooh [Jibreel (Gabriel)] by Allah’s Permission with all Decrees, there is peace until the appearance of dawn.” [Al-Qadr 97:1-5]


Laylat al-Qadr, meaning ‘the night of decree’ in Arabic, signifies when the Holy Quran was first revealed to Prophet Muhammad. Peace be upon him

Laylat al-Qadr is one of the most sacred nights on the Islamic calendar. It occurs only during Ramadan and lasts one night from sunset to sunrise. This divine night falls sometime during the last ten nights of Ramadan.


When is Laylat al-Qadr? When does it happen during Ramadan?

There is never a definite date for when Laylat al-Qadr occurs, but it is believed to fall during an odd-numbered night during the last 10 nights of Ramadan, with the odd-numbered nights being measured from the holy month's starting night.


What is the significance of Laylat al-Qadr?

On the night of Laylat al-Qadr, the holy Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad through angel Gabriel. The Quran is the direct word of God and contains moral code, spiritual guidance, and prophetic hadiths.

In the Quran Laylat al-Qadr, Worship in it is better than a thousand months — any acts of worship performed on this night carry greater reward than on any other day.

Qadr, in Arabic, literally translates to ‘destiny’ or ‘decree.’ It is believed that Muslims can change their fate and what was written for them by God through prayer and supplication.


How do Muslims worship during the last 10 nights of Ramadan?

Because we will never know when Laylat al-Qadr occurs during the last 10 nights, Muslims are encouraged to take advantage of each night during the final one-third of Ramadan. The last 10 nights are said to be overflowing with God’s mercy and forgiveness.

Everyday Ramadan rituals remain, such as fasting, reading the Quran, and taraweeh (special Ramadan night prayers). Muslims will focus on repentance and spend entire nights worshipping instead of sleeping. Muslims also perform i’tikaf during these last 10 nights, which is the act of spending days and nights in a mosque to perform devout worship.

Generosity is heavily encouraged during the last 10 nights. This is called sadaqah, or voluntary charity, and can be in many forms, such as feeding someone a meal, donating to charity, performing a good deed, or doing an act of kindness.


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, Christ said
3 Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.

John 17:3

Christ did not claim divinity,

God (the Father) alone.


He did not say that he was a God or that the Holy Spirit is a God.

Christ did not say that you and I are gods.

The God of the Abrahamic religions is one god.

Judaism, Christianity, and the Quran are messages from God.

Judaism and Christianity have been distorted.

And violated the teachings of the Prophet Moses and the Prophet Jesus, peace be upon them.

We see that the Bible contains the words of God and the words of men.

God revealed the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad to correct the previous books.

The Quran, the final message to humanity.

It is narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) observed:
By Him in Whose hand is the life of Muhammad, he who amongst the community of Jews or Christians hears about me, but does not affirm his belief in that with which I have been sent and dies in this state (of disbelief), he shall be but one of the denizens of Hell-Fire.


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