Yusuf Estes : How do we live in Ramadan 2010.

Question: We would like to know what is meant by “i’tikaaf” and it’s ruling? Response: I’tikaaf is for a person to confine himself to the masjid in obedience to Allaah (Subhaanahu wa Ta’aala) so as to separate himself from the people and free himself (from the chores of daily life) to exert himself in worshipping Allaah. This can take […]

Question: What is the ruling of the person whose father did not allow him to do i’tikaaf for unconvincing reasons? Response: I’tikaaf is sunnah (recommended) and righteousness to parents is obligatory, and a recommended act does not override an obligation. It does not contradict the obligation in anyway because the obligation takes precedence over it. […]

An eight-step Ramadan Plan for Sisters Thanks to sound vision for this wonderful reminder If you’re in charge of cooking in your household, and it’s usually women around the world who are, then you can feel like most of your Ramadan is spent over a hot stove instead of on a prayer mat. I was […]