To gain the maximum from one’s fast, one should try to gain perfection in one’s fast. whilst
Imam Ghazali Rahimahullaah writes, “As for the quality of fasts, they are also of 3 types:
1. To suffice with abstaining from eating, drinking, and fulfilling sexual desires. However, one does not prevent his limbs from engaging in sin. This is the fast of the general masses. This type of fasting is... more
The Benefits of Fasting
Post date: Thu, 15/09/1444 - 10:58Shah Wali’ullaah Rahimahullaah has stated the following six benefits of fasting: 1.) Fasting is a great act of virtue by which the angelic qualities of a person are strengthened and animalistic qualities are weakened. There is nothing more effective than fasting in polishing the face of one’s spirituality and overpowering the Nafs. The following Hadith makes it evident that fasting is a great... moreMasaail Of Fasting In Brief (In Accordance To The Hanafi Madhab)
Post date: Thu, 15/09/1444 - 10:531.) Fasting in the month of Ramadhaan is one of the five pillars of Islaam, which is fardh (compulsory) upon every Muslim, male and female, who is sane and mature. 2.) Fasting has many physical, moral, and social benefits. The main object of fasting is to inculcate taqwa. 3.) Fasting means to abstain from eating, drinking and cohabitation from subh saadiq (early dawn) to sunset with the... moreIntention When Fasting - Imaan And Ihtisaab
Post date: Thu, 15/09/1444 - 10:48Rasulullaah SalAllaahu Alaihi Wasallam said, “Whoever fasts in the month of Ramadhaan with imaan and ihtisaab, all his past sins are forgiven.” (Bukhaari no. 1901, Muslim no. 760) The Muhadditheen generally say that the word ‘imaan’ means that the person engaging in worship on this night should have Imaan; he should truly believe in Allaah Jalla Jalaalahoo and His messenger and he should be... moreFive Pillars
Post date: Thu, 15/09/1444 - 10:41Ibn ‘Umar RadhiAllaahu Anhu narrates that Rasulullaah SalAllaahu Alaihi Wasallam said, “Islam is based on five pillars: testifying that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allaah, establishing salaah, giving zakaah, undertaking the pilgrimage (hajj) to the House [Ka‘bah], and fasting in Ramadhaan.” (Bukhaari no. 8, Muslim no. 16, Tirmidhi no. 2609... moreCommentary on the Qaseedah Burdah - Part 9
Post date: Fri, 01/05/1444 - 11:08A Few Virtues of Madinah Munawwarah Rasulullaah SalAllaahu Alaihi Wasallam said, 1.) “…and Madinah is better for them; if they but knew. By Him in whose control my life lies, he who spitefully leaves Madinah, Allaah Jalla Jalaalahoo will replace him with one who is better than him. Behold, Madinah is like a furnace. It expels the dirt. Qiyaamah will not take place until Madinah will expel... moreThe Beautiful Names of Allaah Jalla Jalaalahoo: Al - Khaaliq (The Creator) and Al - Baari (The Perfect Maker) - Part 2
Post date: Tue, 20/04/1444 - 15:17THE CREATOR OF THE UNIVERSE IS ALLAAH JALLA JALAALAHOO ALONE The Qur’aan with great stress and in detail has informed the people, and it wants to create conviction in their hearts that Allaah Jalla Jalaalahoo has created the entire universe and has brought it from non-existence into existence. It is only Him that runs all the systems of this universe without the assistance and partnership of... moreThe Beautiful Names of Allaah Jalla Jalaalahoo: Al - Khaaliq (The Creator) and Al - Baari (The Perfect Maker) - Part 1
Post date: Wed, 16/03/1444 - 00:22Hafez Ibn Katheer Rahimahullaah states, “The meaning of خلقis to make something according to a plan and برء means to fulfill and implement what one has decided and to bring it into existence. Besides Allaah Jalla Jalaalahoo, none is able to always plan, give sequence to something and then have the ability to implement it and bring it into existence.” Just as Allaah Jalla Jalaalahoo... moreThe Rights Of Rasulullah SallAllaahu Alayhi Wasallam
Post date: Tue, 08/03/1444 - 13:30Allaah Ta’ala declares, “The Nabi has a greater right over the believers than themselves.” (Ahzaab). Hereunder are a few rights which we should try to fulfil: Imaan bir Rasul (Belief): Allaah Ta’ala states, “Thus believe in Allah, His messenger, and the Light which We have revealed.” To believe in Nabi SallAllaahu Alayhi Wasallam as the final messenger is binding for the completion of... moreThe Beautiful Names of Allaah Jalla Jalaalahoo: Al - Mutakabbir (The Greatest)
Post date: Tue, 01/03/1444 - 14:081. Imaam Ghazaali Rahimahullaah says, “Al-Mutakabbir is that Being who sees all others as small in relation to himself. He only sees grandeur and greatness in himself. He looks at others just as a king looks towards his servants. If this feeling is correct, the person is worthy of being called Mutakabbir. This quality can only be found in the Being of Allaah Jalla Jalaalahoo. If this... more