As the blessed month of Ramadhan approaches, we need to prepare for it in such a way that we can gain the maximum benefit of this month. For many, Ramadhan comes and goes. However, very few people actually benefit from this great month. Our teachers advise us to live the whole year as if we […]
Month: July 2012
Making the Best in Ramadan.
By Shaikh M. Ibrahim Memon The Holy month of Ramadan is a great opportunity for all believers to reestablish their relationship with Almighty Allah . During this month, Allah opens the doors of guidance, mercy, and forgiveness and showers His blessings on mankind. Blessed are those who avail this opportunity and work hard to obtain […]
Effects of Worship in Ramadan.
Experience has shown that effects of ibaadat (worship) in the blessed month ofRamadhan remain upon the remainder of the year. Whomsoever practises any virtue informally therein, ease of performing A’amale Salihah overtakes them thereafter. Similarly, whoever prevents them self from sinning therein, for the remaining eleven months abstentation will become easy. In reality, prevention from sins […]
The Prophet’s Sermon on Ramadhan.
Baihaqi reported on the authority of Salman Al-Farsi (Radhi Allah ‘Anh) that Prophet (‘Alaihi Salat was-Salam) delivered a sermon on the last day of the month of Sha’ban. In it he (‘Alaihi Salat was-Salam) said, “O People! The month of Allah (Ramadan) has come with its mercies, blessings and forgivenesses. Allah has decreed this month […]
In a state of Janaabah and the time of Fajr has entered.
Question: What is the ruling, whilst fasting, of making the ritual purification (ghusl) from the major sexual impurity (janaabah) after the time of Fajr (has entered)? Response: We say it’s ruling is that it is permissible and his fast for that day is sound. This is because there is no problem for one to begin […]
Ejaculated semen in foreplay with wife whilst fasting.
Question: A man came to his wife during the day in Ramadhaan without having skin contact with her. Then he ejaculated semen. We wish to know what the ruling is for him? Response: We inform you that your fast that day is nullified and it is obligatory that you make it up and there is […]
Kissing and playing with one’s wife whilst fasting.
Question: Is it permissible for one who is fasting to kiss his wife and play with her on the bed during the days of Ramadhaan? Response: Yes, it is permissible for one who is fasting to kiss his wife and play with her during the day in Ramadhaan. However, if he excretes semen then his […]
Sexual intercourse whilst on travel.
Question: Is it permissible for the traveller to have sexual intercourse with his wife during the day of Ramadhaan? Response: In the Name of Allaah and all Praise is for Allaah. If he were a traveller or suffering from an illness which permitted him to break his fast then there is no expiation nor problem […]
What Happens in the Grave?
The Messenger of Allah, salla Allahu alaihi wa sallam gives us the answer! Upon the authority of al-Bara’ ibn `Aazib who said: We went out with the the Prophet (SAWS) to a burial of a man from the Ansar (original inhabitants of Madina) until we arrived at the grave, and he still had not been […]
Importance of paying zakat.
ISLAM regards all wealth as belonging to God and thus an “amanah” (a trust that is entrusted to the individual) from Allah. We will have to account for the wealth that Allah has entrusted to us in the hereafter. One may accumulate as much wealth as one pleases, as long as such means do not […]