Ramadaan
The object of Ramadaan is to attain closeness to Allah Subhanahu wata'ala. This year Cii has cut the frills and dedicated itself to help you find that closeness.
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Inner Dimensions of Fasting - The Real Purpose !
Reported on the authority of Sahl bin Sa'ad (R) that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said, "Jannah (paradise) has an entrance by the name of AR-RAYYAAN which is exclusively reserved for the fasting individuals. On the Day of Judgment, they will be called to pass through this entrance, after which it will be closed behind them and no one else will be allowed to use it." It should be known that there...
Fasting and the Month of Ramadhan
Allah has prescribed fasting in the Month of Ramadhan and declared the two to be inseparable. The joining of these two blessings is an act of great significance primarily because it was in this month that the Quran was revealed and the joyful tidings of a new dawn were given to the ailing humanity. It was therefore appropriate that just as the rising of the sun was linked with the commencement of the...
Ramadhan – Month of Qur’an
‘The month of Ramadhan in which was revealed the Qur’an, a guidance for mankind and clear proofs for the guidance and the criterion.’[Qur'an Al-Baqarah: 185] "If Allah helps you, none can overcome you, and if He forsakes you, who is there after Him that can help you? And in Allah let the believers put their trust" [Qur'an-Ale-Imran: 160] ‘Do they not then consider the Qur’an carefully?...
Fasting in Ramadan, Its Virtues & Rulings
By Br. Isa al-Bosnee [This article was published in the 11th issue of Nida'ul Islam magazine (http://www.islam.org.au), January-February 1996] Abu Umaamah (radhiyallahu anhu) said: "I said: 'O Messenger of Allah, tell me of an action by which I may enter Paradise'. He said: 'Take to Fasting, there is nothing like it.' " [An-Nasaa'ee, Ibn Hibbaan, Al-Haakim, Saheeh] In this hadeeth, the Prophet (sallallahu...
Blessings of Fasting and Ramadhaan
By Ahmad H. Sakr, Ph.D. Foundation for Islamic Knowledge Blessings of Fasting The benefits of the month of fasting are too many to be counted. If one does recognize them and realize their importance, he wishes to have the month of Ramadan to be throughout the whole year. These blessings are given by Allah to the fasting Muslims, who are to fast with full faith and expectation. These blessings and...
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Makkah Haram Ramadhan stats
In Saudi Arabia authorities there have put in extra measures to ensure that pilgrims are comfortable during the last ten days in Makkah Mukaramah. 300 officers will provide ambulance services in the Haram...
Extravagant Ramadhan spending in Lebanon
People in Lebanon are going all out for the remainder of the month of Ramadhan to enjoy anything and everything they can classify as extravagant. One 27 year old Lebanese says in Lebanon, even if you’re...
Gold sales down in Dubai
People in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are buying less gold during the month of Ramdhan. Sales dipped by around 15 per cent in August on the year, as Ramadan led consumers to focus more on food purchases. Retail...
Sporadic violence in Maputo overnight
Sporadic violence broke out last night again in the Mozambican cpaitl Maputo last night. Since Wednesday protestors have taken to the streets in opposition to rising food prices. Seven people have already...
Strike day 17
All seems calm this morning at the Chris Hani Baragwanth hospital this morning despite earlier threats of public service strikers closing the hospital down. Cars could be seen entering the facility and...
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Ramadaan # 106
Narrated 'Aisha: Allah's Apostle(sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) ordered (the Muslims) to fast on the day of 'Ashura', and when fasting in the month of Ramadan was prescribed, it became optional for one...
Ramadaan # 105
Narrated Abu 'Ubaid: (the slave of Ibn Azhar) I witnessed the 'Id with 'Umar bin Al-Khattab who said, Allah's Apostle(sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) has forbidden people to fast on the day on which you...
Ramadaan # 104
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas: The Prophet(sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) never fasted a full month except the month of Ramadan, and he used to fast till one could say, "By Allah, he will never stop fasting," and...
Ramadaan # 103
Narrated Umar bin Al-Khattab: Allah's Apostle(sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) said, "When night falls from this side and the day vanishes from this side and the sun sets, then the fasting person should break...
Ramadaan # 102
Narrated 'Aisha: Allah's Apostle(sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) said, "Whoever died and he ought to have fasted (the missed days of Ramadan) then his guardians must fast on his behalf." Sahih Bukhari...
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Maths solved by Hazrat Ali (RA)
Narrated by Abu Hurayrah (R.A) reported by Al- Bukhaari: Here are some Mathematical problems that Hazrat Ali solved while he was Khalifa. He was known for his mathematical genius. Enjoy reading them:...
Begging in London
Javed and Habib are beggers. They beg in different areas in London . Habib begs just as long as Javed, but only collects $2 to $3 every day. Javed bring home a suitcase full of $10 notes, drives a Mercedes,...
Are Muslims REALY opressing women?
A shaykh sits next to a general on a flight. The general asks the shaykh: what is ur occupation? Shaykh: I'm into big business. General: But what business exactly? Shaykh: I deal with Allah (swt)....
Why did God make mothers
Answers given by 2nd year school children to the following questions: Why did God make mothers? 1. She's the only one who knows where the selotape is. 2. Mostly to clean the house. 3. ...
Friends Forever
Two 90 year old men, Mike and Joe, have been friends all of their lives. When it's clear that Joe is dying, Mike visits him every day. One day Mike says, "Joe, we both loved rugby all our lives, and we...
