Category: Fasting
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Interpretation of Surat Al-Qadr
In this video, Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan teaches us the nuances of the phrase “Laylat al-Qadr” in Arabic, which combines the meanings of night of “decree”, “honor” and “power”.
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Can Muslims Observe Itikaf at Home to Avoid Coronavirus?
Question: In light of the wide spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the closing of places of worship, it is permissible to observe itikaf (mosque retreat) at home? Answer: Answering your question, Sheikh Mustafa Umar, President of California Islamic University, states: Itikaf is to seclude yourself inside a mosque and focus on worshipping Allah without normal distractions…
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All About Laylat Al-Qadr
Enjoy watching this video to know more about the excellence, the merits, the time and the rewards of Laylat al-Qadr by Sheikh Zakir Naik.
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What Are the ABCs of Fasting in Islam?
Fasting person should observe all type of obligatory tasks. He should keep away from prohibited matters. He should perform five times prayers in due time in congregation.
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Ramadan’s Victories: The Conquest of Makkah
What is the story of the conquest of Makkah? What was the number of the Muslim army? How did the conquest of Makkah take place?
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Who Are Excused from Fasting in Ramadan?
The article sheds light on the cases in which the Muslim is allowed not to observe fasting in the blessed month of Ramadan.
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Ramadan: The Month of Mercy
Ramadan is the month of Mercy, when God sends His mercy and compassion upon His servants. When the month of Ramadan comes, the gates of mercy are opened.” (Muslim)
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What Are the Spiritual and Physical Effects of Fasting?
Enjoy watching this video by Dr. Bilal Philips to know more about the spiritual as well as the physical impacts of fasting in Ramadan.
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Ramadan: A Chance for Change
The article stresses that Ramadan is a great opportunity for lasting change as fasting is an effective remedy for many of the common harmful daily habits.
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What Is the Correct Time to Stop Eating Sahur?
Question: When does one stop eating during sahur (pre-dawn meal)? When does one start eating after fasting? During sahur, if one hears the Adhan but still has a piece of food in his hand, is he allowed to finish it? Answer: In his response to the question, Sheikh Ahmad Kutty, a senior lecturer and Islamic scholar…
