The night of Al-Qadr is the most virtuous night of the year. Allah says in the Qur’an: “We revealed it on the night of power [that is, Al-Qadr]. What will tell you what the night of power is? It is better than a thousand months.” Any action therein, for example, reciting the Qur’an, making remembrance of Allah, and so on, is better than acting for one thousand months which do not contain the night of Al-Qadr. It is preferred to seek this night:
It is preferred to seek this night during the last ten nights of Ramadan, as the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, strove his best in seeking it during that time. We have already mentioned that the Prophet would stay up during the last ten nights, would wake his wives, and then would remain apart from them to worship.
Scholars hold different opinions as to the night, which is the night of Al-Qadr.
Which night is Laylat ul Qadr?
Scholars hold different opinions as to the night, which is the night of Al-Qadr. Some are of the opinion that it is the 21st, some say the 23rd, others say the 25th and still others say it is the 29th. Some say that it varies from year to year but it is always among the last ten nights of Ramadan. Most scholars, though, vouch for the 27th. Ahmad recorded, with a Authentic chain, from Ibn Umar that the Prophet said: “He who likes to seek that night should do so on the 27th. ‘Ubayy ibn Kab said: By Allah, and there is no god but Him, it is during Ramadan-and He swore to that-and by Allah, I know what night it is. It is the night during which the Prophet ordered us to make prayers, the night of the 27th. Its sign is that the sun rises in the morning white and without any rays.” (Related by Muslim, Abu Dawud, Ahmad, and by At-Tirmidhi who called it Authentic.)
Praying and making supplications during the night of Al-Qadr:
Al-Bukhari and Muslim record from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: “Whoever prays during the night of Al-Qadr with faith and hoping for its reward will have all of his previous sins forgiven.”
As to the supplication during the night of Al-Qadr, `A’ishah said: “I asked the Messenger of Allah: ‘O Messenger of Allah, if I know what night is the night of qadr, what should I say during it?’ He said: ‘Say: O Allah, You are pardoning and You love to pardon, so pardon me.’ ” (Related by Ahmad, Ibn Majah, and by At-Tirmidhi, who called it Authentic.)
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Didn't want to start a new thread so will post here. As we are in final 10 days and everyone increasing their sadaqa and lillah, do not forget about grassroot organisations. For those in uk I can't recommend enough organisations like cageuk, preventwatch, hhugs 5pillarz etc. Especially first two. They provide invaluable service to Muslims and we will only realise when we are in need of their support .
Almsgiving is a central part of Islam. The obligatory almsgiving, zakat, constitutes one of the five pillars of Islam and consists of a fixed percentage of one's wealth. Although almsgiving is a religious injunction, one must have a certain amount of wealth to be obliged to give alms,
"Zakat is a way of taking care of the weakest in society. It is a social pact in Islam that obliges one to help other people so that they too can live a dignified life. In this way, zakat is also about giving dignity to other people.”
However, Ramadan is not only about fasting. During aRmadan, you must especially remember to act well. Therefore, you often give alms, which is called zakat, and The prayers are also extra important during Ramadan. Many also spend the month reading and reciting the Koran.
Both sadaqa and zakat are practices based on the life and deeds of the Prophet Muhammad.
It's great that you're supporting your friend's mission and making heartfelt duas. Encouraging someone to stay true to their faith and guiding them towards positive actions is a beautiful way to show your support. May Allah accept your prayers and keep you both on the right path.
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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!
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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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.
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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