There is a common misconception which surrounds the days of fasting in Ramadan. They say that brushing your teeth with a toothpaste and toothbrush invalidates the fast. So Muslims in different parts of the world go about their day without brushing their teeth while they are fast. But is that what Islam really commands? Does […]
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What nullifies a fast in Ramadan?
In a few days, Muslims around the world will be fasting for the month of Ramadan with sheer devotion. Not only will they go about the entire day without food and water, they will also be worshipping more – making extra prayers and charity. Out of all the acts of worship, Allah says that fasting […]
Can pregnant women fast in Ramadan?
Ramadan is a few days away. While Muslims around the world brace for hours of fasting, a common question which bothers expecting moms is this – Can pregnant women fast in Ramadan? And should they? Well, we are certain that everyone has advised you to eat healthy food and even double your food intake (“you’re […]
Planning a Productive Ramadan
If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail. The old adage seems to fit in perfectly when it comes to Ramadan. Have you noticed how every year time flies during the blessed month? By the time we settle into its timings, eating and worship patterns, the month has already passed. It’s frightening how, […]
The goal of Ramadan
Many of us step into Ramadan aimlessly i.e. without setting any goals or understanding the significance of the blessed month. It does not do to enter the month of worship in a robotic mode and leave without gaining anything substantial out of it. It is important for every Muslim to understand the goal of Ramadan […]
5 Ways to Prepare Early For Ramadan
Ramadan – the time of the year when the air is abuzz with Quran, worship and obedience to Allah. People from every nation, color and race redirect every effort towards pleasing their Lord. As the month of fervent worship and sincere repentance is drawing to a close, you might want to prepare early for it. […]
The Night of Decree: 6 Special Deeds Do
The Night of Decree is better than a thousand months. The angels and the Spirit descend therein by permission of their Lord for every matter. Peace it is until the emergence of dawn. [Qur’an: 97:3-5] The fact that Allah dedicates an entire Surah of the Qur’an to the Night of Decree or the Laylatul Qadr […]
Laylatul Qadr Deeds For Menstruating Women
Unlike popular belief (especially in the Asian subcontinent), menstruation is NOT a taboo. It does NOT imply that a woman is impure. A woman is created by the same Merciful Lord as men. Would He create a soul, fill it with emotions and feelings and then render it impure? No. That would break the heart […]
Ramadan and Charity – The Importance
Abu Sa’eed al-Khudri (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) went out on Eid to the prayer place, and when he had finished, he preached to the people and enjoined them to give charity. He said, “O people, give in charity!” Then he went over to […]
Ramadan: The Most Blessed Month In Islam
Yes! Ramadan is here, and it is the most anticipated month for almost all Muslims! It is commonly known to be the month of fasting and the month of giving. In short, Ramadan is a month if a Muslim performs it properly, it will help purify his soul and bring him closer to Allah (SWT). […]