Sunday, July 31, 2011
Quran Verses About Ramadan
What Does the Holy Quran Say About Fasting?
Every year during Ramadan, Muslims all around the world embark on fasting. What exactly does the Holy Quran say about fasting? Let us examine the few Quranic verses on fasting.
Surah Al-Baqara (The Cow) 2:183
O ye who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that ye may (learn) self-restraint,
Surah Al-Baqara (The Cow) 2:184
(Fasting) for a fixed number of days; but if any of you is ill, or on a journey, the prescribed number (Should be made up) from days later. For those who can do it (With hardship), is a ransom, the feeding of one that is indigent. But he that will give more, of his own free will,- it is better for him. And it is better for you that ye fast, if ye only knew.
Surah Al-Baqara (The Cow) 2:185
Ramadan is the (month) in which was sent down the Qur'an, as a guide to mankind, also clear (Signs) for guidance and judgment (Between right and wrong). So every one of you who is present (at his home) during that month should spend it in fasting, but if any one is ill, or on a journey, the prescribed period (Should be made up) by days later. Allah intends every facility for you; He does not want to put to difficulties. (He wants you) to complete the prescribed period, and to glorify Him in that He has guided you; and perchance ye shall be grateful.
Surah Al-Baqara (The Cow) 2:187
Permitted to you, on the night of the fasts, is the approach to your wives. They are your garments and ye are their garments. Allah knoweth what ye used to do secretly among yourselves; but He turned to you and forgave you; so now associate with them, and seek what Allah Hath ordained for you, and eat and drink, until the white thread of dawn appear to you distinct from its black thread; then complete your fast Till the night appears; but do not associate with your wives while ye are in retreat in the mosques. Those are Limits (set by) Allah. Approach not nigh thereto. Thus doth Allah make clear His Signs to men: that they may learn self-restraint.
Surah Al-Baqara (The Cow) 2:196
And complete the Hajj or 'umra in the service of Allah. But if ye are prevented (From completing it), send an offering for sacrifice, such as ye may find, and do not shave your heads until the offering reaches the place of sacrifice. And if any of you is ill, or has an ailment in his scalp, (Necessitating shaving), (He should) in compensation either fast, or feed the poor, or offer sacrifice; and when ye are in peaceful conditions (again), if any one wishes to continue the 'umra on to the hajj, He must make an offering, such as he can afford, but if he cannot afford it, He should fast three days during the hajj and seven days on his return, Making ten days in all. This is for those whose household is not in (the precincts of) the Sacred Mosque. And fear Allah, and know that Allah Is strict in punishment.
Every year during Ramadan, Muslims all around the world embark on fasting. What exactly does the Holy Quran say about fasting? Let us examine the few Quranic verses on fasting.
Surah Al-Baqara (The Cow) 2:183
O ye who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that ye may (learn) self-restraint,
Surah Al-Baqara (The Cow) 2:184
(Fasting) for a fixed number of days; but if any of you is ill, or on a journey, the prescribed number (Should be made up) from days later. For those who can do it (With hardship), is a ransom, the feeding of one that is indigent. But he that will give more, of his own free will,- it is better for him. And it is better for you that ye fast, if ye only knew.
Surah Al-Baqara (The Cow) 2:185
Ramadan is the (month) in which was sent down the Qur'an, as a guide to mankind, also clear (Signs) for guidance and judgment (Between right and wrong). So every one of you who is present (at his home) during that month should spend it in fasting, but if any one is ill, or on a journey, the prescribed period (Should be made up) by days later. Allah intends every facility for you; He does not want to put to difficulties. (He wants you) to complete the prescribed period, and to glorify Him in that He has guided you; and perchance ye shall be grateful.
Surah Al-Baqara (The Cow) 2:187
Permitted to you, on the night of the fasts, is the approach to your wives. They are your garments and ye are their garments. Allah knoweth what ye used to do secretly among yourselves; but He turned to you and forgave you; so now associate with them, and seek what Allah Hath ordained for you, and eat and drink, until the white thread of dawn appear to you distinct from its black thread; then complete your fast Till the night appears; but do not associate with your wives while ye are in retreat in the mosques. Those are Limits (set by) Allah. Approach not nigh thereto. Thus doth Allah make clear His Signs to men: that they may learn self-restraint.
Surah Al-Baqara (The Cow) 2:196
And complete the Hajj or 'umra in the service of Allah. But if ye are prevented (From completing it), send an offering for sacrifice, such as ye may find, and do not shave your heads until the offering reaches the place of sacrifice. And if any of you is ill, or has an ailment in his scalp, (Necessitating shaving), (He should) in compensation either fast, or feed the poor, or offer sacrifice; and when ye are in peaceful conditions (again), if any one wishes to continue the 'umra on to the hajj, He must make an offering, such as he can afford, but if he cannot afford it, He should fast three days during the hajj and seven days on his return, Making ten days in all. This is for those whose household is not in (the precincts of) the Sacred Mosque. And fear Allah, and know that Allah Is strict in punishment.
Saturday, July 30, 2011
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Friday, July 29, 2011
Asian bridal hijab style
One reader recently requested ideas for wearing hijab during her wedding in Pakistan. I've had these photos saved for ages now, and they should provide some inspiration. The easiest option when it comes to the headcovering aspect is to wear a plain square or one-piece hijab in a matching colour to the outfit, and pinning the decorative head-piece on top. My favourite of all these has to be the first photo. I love the rich colour and embroidery:
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Ramadan Checklist
We have created a simple Ramadan checklist with some important reminders for all of you to read.
But before we get into that, let's recall in brief what fasting entails from a physical aspect.
Now that we know what is expected from us, from a physical aspect, when we fast, let us see what is expected from us from a spiritual aspect during Ramadan. For that, we look to Muslim scholars, who explain what is the spiritual purposes of fasting.
Now that we have that covered and have the main idea in mind, let's get to the Ramadan checklist!
Ramadan Checklist
1) Not much time left before the onset of Ramadan for this year, but do know that Sunnah fasts of Shaban (the month before Ramadan) helps to prepare for Ramadan and help to make the transition into the holy month a smooth one.
2) Reduce TV watching and prepare family for the new spirit of Ramadan.
3) Take your Quran out. If you have trouble reading the Quran in Arabic, no need to worry. There are several good online sites that have simultaneous Arabic recitation and English translations to help you. Narrow down the websites (or forms of text or audio) you will frequently use during Ramadan.
4) Buy all necessities for the month of Ramadan in advance so you can spend less time during the holy month rushing around. You can be more focused on your religious rituals and spiritual development. Everyone in the family, even the kids, can participate, writing a shopping list, preparing some meals to be stored in the freezer. Some of the essential Ramadan items you should consider are dates and honey - both are considered prophetic foods, and are beneficial for the health especially this month when fasting.
5) Making dua (supplication) to Allah is encouraged throughout our lives. But this is highly recommended during Ramadan because Allah will grant a fasting person his wishes, if what is asked for is good for him, and He deems it so. We can make our dua in any language. Seek out recommended duas, or list out your own. Try to make a dua before breaking the fast. The Prophet peace be upon him said, "The fasting person has a supplication that is answered when he breaks his fast".
Check out this innovative and inspirational video done by our brothers in Malaysia on making the most of Ramadan.
Ramadan Special - Only Valid for the Next 30 Days
You Up For It???
But before we get into that, let's recall in brief what fasting entails from a physical aspect.
DEFINITION OF FASTING
Linguistically, fasting (sawm) means to refrain from something and in the usage of the Shari’ah it means to abstain from eating, drinking and conjugal relations from dawn to sunset with the [required] intention.
The time of fasting is from the beginning of dawn (i.e. Fajr) until sunset (i.e.
Maghrib). In countries where the [length of the] day and night are the same or the
day is very long, Muslims should fast according to the times of the nearest country.
PILLAR OF FASTING
Hence fasting has two pillars:
1. INTENTION
One must make the intention to fast. The Messenger of Allah said: “Verily
actions are [judged] by intention.” (Bukhari and Muslim)
2. REFRAINING FROM THINGS WHICH BREAK THE FAST
This means to abstain from eating, drinking and conjugal relations from sunrise
to sunset.
Now that we know what is expected from us, from a physical aspect, when we fast, let us see what is expected from us from a spiritual aspect during Ramadan. For that, we look to Muslim scholars, who explain what is the spiritual purposes of fasting.
On the purpose of fasting, Imam Al‐Ghazali writes:
"The purpose of fasting is that man should produce within him a semblance of the Divine attribute of Samadiyat (i.e. freedom from want), that he should, as far as possible, take after the angels and cast off the beastly propensities because the angels are free from desires and the place of man, too, is above the animals and he has been given the power of discrimination to resist the pressure of inordinate appetites. He is of course, inferior to angels in the sense that desire often overpowers him and he has to strive hard to subdue it. When he succumbs to sensual propensities he degenerates into the lowliest of lowly and joins the herds of cards while he conquers them he attains the dizzy heights of the heavenly host and begins to dwell on the plane of the angels."
Similarly Imam Ibn Al‐Qayyim writes:
"The purpose of fasting is that the spirit of man be released from the clutches of desire and moderation prevail in his carnal self and through it, he can realize the goal of purification and everlasting felicity. It is aimed at curtailing the intensity of desire and lust by means of hunger and thirst, at inducing man to realize how many were there in the world like him who had to go even without a small quantity of food, at making it difficult for Satan to deceive him, and at restraining his organs from turning towards things in which there was the loss of both the worlds. Fasting is thus the bridle of the God‐fearing, the shield of the warriors and the discipline of the virtuous."
Now that we have that covered and have the main idea in mind, let's get to the Ramadan checklist!
Ramadan Checklist
1) Not much time left before the onset of Ramadan for this year, but do know that Sunnah fasts of Shaban (the month before Ramadan) helps to prepare for Ramadan and help to make the transition into the holy month a smooth one.
2) Reduce TV watching and prepare family for the new spirit of Ramadan.
3) Take your Quran out. If you have trouble reading the Quran in Arabic, no need to worry. There are several good online sites that have simultaneous Arabic recitation and English translations to help you. Narrow down the websites (or forms of text or audio) you will frequently use during Ramadan.
4) Buy all necessities for the month of Ramadan in advance so you can spend less time during the holy month rushing around. You can be more focused on your religious rituals and spiritual development. Everyone in the family, even the kids, can participate, writing a shopping list, preparing some meals to be stored in the freezer. Some of the essential Ramadan items you should consider are dates and honey - both are considered prophetic foods, and are beneficial for the health especially this month when fasting.
5) Making dua (supplication) to Allah is encouraged throughout our lives. But this is highly recommended during Ramadan because Allah will grant a fasting person his wishes, if what is asked for is good for him, and He deems it so. We can make our dua in any language. Seek out recommended duas, or list out your own. Try to make a dua before breaking the fast. The Prophet peace be upon him said, "The fasting person has a supplication that is answered when he breaks his fast".
Check out this innovative and inspirational video done by our brothers in Malaysia on making the most of Ramadan.
You Up For It???
Thursday, July 28, 2011
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Why is Ramadan So Important to Muslims?
Why is Ramadan So Important to Muslims?Allah has preferred certain months over others, certain days over others and certain nights over others.
Allah has preferred the day of Jumu’ah amongst all the other days of the week. Even at the level of a single night. Allah prefers certain parts of it to others. For example, the performance of nawafil ibadah (supererogatory worship) in the last third of the night is more beloved to Allah than its performance in any other parts of the night.
In a similar vein, Allah has preferred the month of Ramadan over all other months. It is only the name of this month that is mentioned in the Qur’an. It is only in this month that mankind has been blessed with most of the favours of Allah. It is in this month that the Torah, Injil, Zabur and the Qur’an were all revealed. It is the only month in which Allah has gathered goodness, light and guidance that stretches from one part of the globe to the other.
Abu Hurayrah narrates that the Messenger of Allah said: “The month of Ramadan has come to you, a blessed month wherein Allah has made obligatory fasting, opened the doors of Paradise and closed the doors of Hell.” (Ahmad)
SM Hasan al-Banna
What Have You Done to Prepare for Ramadan?Ramadan will be here in four to five days! Take a step back from whatever it is you are rushing to do - yes, that includes the so-important work deadline, studying for an upcoming exam, meeting your friends for an outing, shopping, watching tv and whatever else it may be that needs your attention.
Ramadan comes by only once in a year. Our worldly pursuits are just that - worldly. Some of these pursuits are indeed worthwhile - for instance, working hard, or studying to achieve one's optimum potential in this life. But these endeavors will be so much easier for us if we devote as much time to increasing our worship of our Creator, if only we would realize!
So don't use the lack of time as an excuse not to increase our acts of worship http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifduring Ramadan. Preparing for Ramadan before it begins is a good way to ensure that you will have a productive month, and that you will reap in all of this holy month's benefits.
We have compiled a list of articles within this blog that can help you prepare for Ramadan. Please take the time to read through them.
You have four to five days left - Come on, you can DO IT!
Ramadan Mubarak.
1) To get you started, peruse through these Basic Facts on Ramadan. Even if you are a born-Muslim, and think you know everything there is to know about your own religion, reading these simple facts will put you in a right frame of mind to receive the messages in the articles.
2) Have you ever asked yourself what was the reason why Muslims fast? Fasting is not a religious tradition invented by Muslims, nor is it a practice conducted solely by Muslims. Fasting has been a religious tradition in the prophetic traditions of Judaism and Christianity too. Fasting is supposed to bring one closer to God. Read this wonderful article on the philosophy behind fasting.
3) We are all very busy in our lives with many responsibilities to meet. We go to school, study, work, take care of the home and the family. While we desire to set time aside to prepare for Ramadan, it is often easier said than done. This article sets out tips to help you do just that and to overcome the lack of time complaint.
4) It is said that the month before Ramadan, that is, the month of Sha'ban, is a very important month. It is recommended that we begin preparing for Ramadan during the month of Sha'ban. It would not be good to enter Ramadan without preparations - we would be unduly tired, irritable from the lack of food, water and even sleep. Typically, takes a few days to adjust to the new routine. But with adequate preparation, we will not suffer, and instead able to enjoy the full benefit of Ramadan. This article shows you how to get prepared.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
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Middle East hijab wedding style
I personally prefer the simpler styles of the bottom two pictures here, though they could do with more neck coverage. I'm not too fond of the idea of swimming in white tulle and organza - we wouldn't want to upstage the cake now, would we?
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Turkish bridal hijab styles
They have a beautiful selection of hijab-friendly dresses, and although most of us can't get our hands on them, they can provide some inspiration if you plan on making your own. One thing I do dislike though, again, is the strapless dress with a long sleeve top underneath concept, as seen in the first two pictures. Visit their website to see lots more pictures, and check out their absolutely stunning collection of evening dresses.
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