Muslims around the world are observing the holy month of Ramadan, with worship, charity, dawn-to-dusk fasting and nightly feasts.
The daily fast in Ramadan includes abstaining from all food and drink; not even a sip of water is allowed from dawn to sunset before breaking the fast in a meal known as iftar in Arabic. Those fasting are expected to also refrain from bad deeds, such as gossiping, and increase good deeds.
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and begins with the sighting of the crescent moon.
Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam, along with the profession of faith, prayer, almsgiving and the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.
Fasting is regarded as an act of worship to attain God-conscious piety and one of submission to God. The devout see benefits such as practicing self-restraint, cultivating gratitude, growing closer to God, and feeling empathy for the poor and hungry.
Muslims typically stream into mosques for congregational prayers and dedicate more time for religious contemplation and the reading of the Quran, the Islamic holy book.
Charity is a hallmark of Ramadan. Among other ways of giving, many seek to provide iftar for the needy, distributing Ramadan boxes filled with pantry staples, handing out warm meals alongside such things as dates and juice or helping hold free communal meals.
Muslims eat a predawn meal, called suhoor, to hydrate and nourish their bodies ahead of the daily fast.
mesaharati, who roams neighborhoods, calling out to the faithful, sometimes by name, to awake them for the suhoor meal.
Taraweeh Prayers
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!
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Post #12What is Laylat al-Qadr?
Allah (SWT) has bestowed special significance upon the month of Ramadan by designating Laylat-al-Qadr, the Night of Decree, within it.
The Quran states: “Indeed, it is We Who sent this Quran down on the Night of Qadr. And what will make you realise what the Night of Qadr is? The Night of Al-Qadr is better than a thousand months. Therein descend the angels and the Rooh [Jibreel (Gabriel)] by Allah’s Permission with all Decrees, there is peace until the appearance of dawn.” [Al-Qadr 97:1-5]
Laylat al-Qadr, meaning ‘the night of decree’ in Arabic, signifies when the Holy Quran was first revealed to Prophet Muhammad. Peace be upon him
Laylat al-Qadr is one of the most sacred nights on the Islamic calendar. It occurs only during Ramadan and lasts one night from sunset to sunrise. This divine night falls sometime during the last ten nights of Ramadan.
When is Laylat al-Qadr? When does it happen during Ramadan?
There is never a definite date for when Laylat al-Qadr occurs, but it is believed to fall during an odd-numbered night during the last 10 nights of Ramadan, with the odd-numbered nights being measured from the holy month's starting night.
What is the significance of Laylat al-Qadr?
On the night of Laylat al-Qadr, the holy Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad through angel Gabriel. The Quran is the direct word of God and contains moral code, spiritual guidance, and prophetic hadiths.
In the Quran Laylat al-Qadr, Worship in it is better than a thousand months — any acts of worship performed on this night carry greater reward than on any other day.
Qadr, in Arabic, literally translates to ‘destiny’ or ‘decree.’ It is believed that Muslims can change their fate and what was written for them by God through prayer and supplication.
How do Muslims worship during the last 10 nights of Ramadan?
Because we will never know when Laylat al-Qadr occurs during the last 10 nights, Muslims are encouraged to take advantage of each night during the final one-third of Ramadan. The last 10 nights are said to be overflowing with God’s mercy and forgiveness.
Everyday Ramadan rituals remain, such as fasting, reading the Quran, and taraweeh (special Ramadan night prayers). Muslims will focus on repentance and spend entire nights worshipping instead of sleeping. Muslims also perform i’tikaf during these last 10 nights, which is the act of spending days and nights in a mosque to perform devout worship.
Generosity is heavily encouraged during the last 10 nights. This is called sadaqah, or voluntary charity, and can be in many forms, such as feeding someone a meal, donating to charity, performing a good deed, or doing an act of kindness.
When Exactly is Laylatul Qadr? - Dr Zakir Naik
Signs of Laylatul Qadr by Dr Zakir Naik
Allah (SWT) has bestowed special significance upon the month of Ramadan by designating Laylat-al-Qadr, the Night of Decree, within it.
The Quran states: “Indeed, it is We Who sent this Quran down on the Night of Qadr. And what will make you realise what the Night of Qadr is? The Night of Al-Qadr is better than a thousand months. Therein descend the angels and the Rooh [Jibreel (Gabriel)] by Allah’s Permission with all Decrees, there is peace until the appearance of dawn.” [Al-Qadr 97:1-5]
Laylat al-Qadr, meaning ‘the night of decree’ in Arabic, signifies when the Holy Quran was first revealed to Prophet Muhammad. Peace be upon him
Laylat al-Qadr is one of the most sacred nights on the Islamic calendar. It occurs only during Ramadan and lasts one night from sunset to sunrise. This divine night falls sometime during the last ten nights of Ramadan.
When is Laylat al-Qadr? When does it happen during Ramadan?
There is never a definite date for when Laylat al-Qadr occurs, but it is believed to fall during an odd-numbered night during the last 10 nights of Ramadan, with the odd-numbered nights being measured from the holy month's starting night.
What is the significance of Laylat al-Qadr?
On the night of Laylat al-Qadr, the holy Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad through angel Gabriel. The Quran is the direct word of God and contains moral code, spiritual guidance, and prophetic hadiths.
In the Quran Laylat al-Qadr, Worship in it is better than a thousand months — any acts of worship performed on this night carry greater reward than on any other day.
Qadr, in Arabic, literally translates to ‘destiny’ or ‘decree.’ It is believed that Muslims can change their fate and what was written for them by God through prayer and supplication.
How do Muslims worship during the last 10 nights of Ramadan?
Because we will never know when Laylat al-Qadr occurs during the last 10 nights, Muslims are encouraged to take advantage of each night during the final one-third of Ramadan. The last 10 nights are said to be overflowing with God’s mercy and forgiveness.
Everyday Ramadan rituals remain, such as fasting, reading the Quran, and taraweeh (special Ramadan night prayers). Muslims will focus on repentance and spend entire nights worshipping instead of sleeping. Muslims also perform i’tikaf during these last 10 nights, which is the act of spending days and nights in a mosque to perform devout worship.
Generosity is heavily encouraged during the last 10 nights. This is called sadaqah, or voluntary charity, and can be in many forms, such as feeding someone a meal, donating to charity, performing a good deed, or doing an act of kindness.
When Exactly is Laylatul Qadr? - Dr Zakir Naik
Signs of Laylatul Qadr by Dr Zakir Naik
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Post #13, Christ said
3 Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.
John 17:3
Christ did not claim divinity,
God (the Father) alone.
He did not say that he was a God or that the Holy Spirit is a God.
Christ did not say that you and I are gods.
The God of the Abrahamic religions is one god.
Judaism, Christianity, and the Quran are messages from God.
Judaism and Christianity have been distorted.
And violated the teachings of the Prophet Moses and the Prophet Jesus, peace be upon them.
We see that the Bible contains the words of God and the words of men.
God revealed the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad to correct the previous books.
The Quran, the final message to humanity.
It is narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) observed:
By Him in Whose hand is the life of Muhammad, he who amongst the community of Jews or Christians hears about me, but does not affirm his belief in that with which I have been sent and dies in this state (of disbelief), he shall be but one of the denizens of Hell-Fire.
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3 Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.
John 17:3
Christ did not claim divinity,
God (the Father) alone.
He did not say that he was a God or that the Holy Spirit is a God.
Christ did not say that you and I are gods.
The God of the Abrahamic religions is one god.
Judaism, Christianity, and the Quran are messages from God.
Judaism and Christianity have been distorted.
And violated the teachings of the Prophet Moses and the Prophet Jesus, peace be upon them.
We see that the Bible contains the words of God and the words of men.
God revealed the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad to correct the previous books.
The Quran, the final message to humanity.
It is narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) observed:
By Him in Whose hand is the life of Muhammad, he who amongst the community of Jews or Christians hears about me, but does not affirm his belief in that with which I have been sent and dies in this state (of disbelief), he shall be but one of the denizens of Hell-Fire.
Tired of Lying to Christians...12 Pastors Convert to Islam!
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Post #14In Islam, there are indeed the chosens such as chosen places, chosen times and chosen people.
An example of a chosen place is the holy city of Mecca. To be more specific, it is the Kaaba.
The same goes for time. The chosen time is the month of Ramadan. To be more specific, it is the night of Laylatul Qadr.
The chosen people are also the Prophets (peace be upon them) and the righteous individuals mentioned in the Quran. Examples of these individuals are Zul Qarnain, Luqmanul Hakim, Maryam (peace be upon her) and so on.
You may not live in the holy city of Mecca to worship. And it is not certain that you can perform the Hajj for health or financial reasons. But you can make the place you live holy by making it a mosque. There you find peace by following the model of the mosque in the holy city of Mecca.
A place is that which man must come to. This is different from the time in which it came to man. Ramadan is a holy month where you are required to fast. However, that time will pass. But you miss the month of Ramadan so you can practice fasting as you do in the month of Ramadan. In terms of health, fasting can also help regulate sleep habits.
Finally, the most noble of humans is Prophet Muhammad (may Allah have mercy on him) among all the chosen humans. You are only an ordinary human. Therefore, follow what Prophet Muhammad (may Allah have mercy on him) has taught you so that you will be included in the righteous.
And Allah knows best.
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