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Shayateen Chained

Shayateen Chained One of the blessing of Ramadan is that the Maarid (rebellious) Shayateen (devils) from the creation known as Jinn, are chained up during Ramadan. The Maarid Jinn are the worst and most evil of the Shayateen, they are also known as demons in the west. The Prophet (صلى الله عليه…

Laylat al Qadr

Laylat al Qadr During the month of Ramadan, there is a night, unlike any other night of the year, it is called the night of Decree (i.e Laylat al Qadr) also known as the night of blessing (Laelat-ul mubarak) and it has a great reward associated with it. Allah (سبحانه…

Voluntary Fasts

Voluntary Fasting These are also known as Nafil, voluntary or superogatory, fasts. After performing the obligatory acts of worship, the most beloved things to Allah (سبحانه و تعالى) are the voluntary acts of worship, as a means to draw closer to Him, and to gain a great reward from Him. However,…

Taraweeh

Taraweeh The Taraweeh prayers are prayed at night during Ramadan. These are an optional, supererogatory, Sunnah prayers also known as Qiyaam al Layl (standing at night) prayers or Tahajjud prayers when prayed outside of Ramadan. They were known as Qiyaam ul Layl and Tahajjud, during the lifetime of the Messenger…

Itikaf

Itikaf Itikaf, variously anglicized as Itikaaf, I’tikaf, I'tikaaf or E'tikaaf, in the islamic context refers to going into seclusion in the mosque for the sole purpose of worshipping Allah (سبحانه و تعالى‎) and attaching oneself and one’s heart to His worship for a short period of time. During Ramadan, Itikaf is normally…

Those excused from Fasting

Those Who are Excused from Fasting One of the ways in which Allah (سبحانه و تعالى) has made things easy for us is that He has only enjoined fasting upon those who are able to do it, and He has excused those who are unable to fast for a legitimate…

Who is Fasting Obligatory on?

Who is Fasting Obligatory Upon?  From evidences in the Quran and Sunnah the person upon whom fasting is obligatory needs to meet the following conditions:  Must be a Muslim  Must be accountable (mukallaf)  Must be able to fast  Must be settled (i.e. not travelling)  There must not be any impediments…

Blessings of Ramadhan

Blessings of Ramadhan There are many virtues to fasting in the month of Ramadan. Allah (سبحانه و تعالى‎) informs us that one such reward is Taqwa, piety.  "O you who believe! Observing As-Saum (the fasting) is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may…
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