Dr. Bilal Philips, Founder and Chancellor of Islamic Online University presents a series of lectures during his I`tikaf at Masjid Abu Ad-Darda, Doha, Qatar. He explains the principles of I`tikaf in general and other issues such as bathroom and eating etiquettes; purification, the life of some of the Companions of the Prophet, and the significance of the Qur'an and Sunnah.
In Ramadan Reminder Day 23, Sheikh Yasir Qadhi comments on the beautiful names of Allah as reflected in Surat al-Hashr.
In some cases, fasting could do more harm than good to some ill people, but could be beneficial to others, and even improve health. Who is exempted from fasting, who can decide this? How should fasting contribute to our overall health?
Over 3000 Muslim athletes competed in the Olympics earlier this summer and at the same time it was Ramadan. Like thousands of my constituents in Leicester, many of those athletes will have observed the fast. With this in mind this year I wanted to make an effort to appreciate Ramadan on a much deeper and indeed personal level.
Ramadan is the month in which Muslims observe the obligatory fast which has been prescribed by God on those who believe in Him as it was prescribed on previous nations. In this Special Folder, we will focus on fasting and its related issues.
How could we make use of the Holy Month to transform our whole life, be better individuals, get closer to God, etc? What exactly should we do, focus on? How to ascend gradually in our worship over the whole month?
It’s the second day of our fasting, and in efforts to get closer to God every day, what supplication should we learn today?
How do you feel about the arrival of Ramadan? What does the Holy Month mean to you? What impact is it supposed to have on you and your life? Share your thoughts and feelings about the precious guest with us and with others….
Here we are on the first day of Ramadan with a new life, a new beginning and a new breath. And as we dedicate our time during the Holy Month to get closer to Allah through prayers, reading the Qur’an, supplication
What kinds of supplications are there, and what should we say in our prayer in Ramadan? What if I don’t speak Arabic? Can we supplicate to God, get in touch with Him in other languages? Dr. Tariq Ramadan will guide us through this.
Those who believe in Allah ask Him to help them remain on His true path with deep unshakable faith in Him. So, what should we ask God to help us remain mindful of Him, be always on His true path?
Are you one of those who ask God only when facing hardships and weaknesses, those who ask God to give them more and more in this life, forgetting about the hereafter?
What did the prophets and messengers of God say in their du`aa’, what did they ask Allah?Learn here one of Prophet Abraham’s (peace be upon him) supplications….
How can we make productivity and achievement attainable over Ramadan without leaving anything behind? How can we practically and possibly get our plans done?
As it's time to knock earnestly on the doors of God’s mercy, get closer and closer to Him. How can we increase good deeds and acts of worship through the 30 days of fasting as
Supplication and du`aa’ in Ramadan is an act of Sunnah of the Prophet (peace be upon him). Here are some authentic supplications related to the Holy Month…
It’s critically important to come back to ourselves and to God acknowledging the fact that we have been unjust and unfair to ourselves and seek help and mercy from God, ask Him to forgive us.
On our way to feel the closeness to God, it is essential to reveal to God what we really are as He is the only One Who knows what is concealed in our hearts and minds.
Focusing on ourselves, our security, needs in our prayer to Allah, doesn’t mean we forget about others while we turn to Him, asking our needs from Him.
Of the supplications and prayers that were said in the Qur’an by the prophets and messengers of Allah is this deep one that expresses hopes
