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About Ramadhan
In the Name of Allah , the Beneficent , the Merciful
Assalaam Alaykum
A Blessed month...
This month is a blessed month, for it is the month in which the holy Qur'an was revealed, in its entirety, to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW). This is the the month in which the gates of heaven are open and the gates of hell are closed.
Prophet Muhammad (p) said in part of his sermon as he welcomed the month of Ramadhan...
"O People! Indeed ahead of you is the blessed month of Allah. A month of blessing, mercy and forgiveness. A month which, with Allah, is the best of months. Its days are the best of days, and its nights are the best of nights, and its hours are the best of hours. Your deeds are accepted and your supplications are answered. Only he is unhappy who is devoid of Allah's forgiveness during this great month.
"O People! Indeed your soul is dependant on your deeds - free it with istighfar (repentance); lighten its loads by long prostrations; and know that Allah swears by His might that there is no punishment for the one who prays and prostrates and he shall have no fear of the
fire on the day when man stands before the Lord of the worlds."
Take Advantage...
Take advantage of the days and nights of this most favored of months. Spend your days and nights remembering Allah, listen to lectures at the YMA either by coming to the Islamic Center of America or by listening from this web site, and ask Allah for forgiveness this month.
The Philosophy of Fasting...
This month is also unlike any other because this is the month when we are forced to refrain from all worldly desires. Our fasting is not only from food, our eyes, ears, tongue, skin and emotions are all fasting. This month teaches us to face things that we desire and willingly refrain from them. This practice of self-restraint for an entire month teaches us self-control and patience. It is with such practices that we can't help but remember those less fortunate than ourselves. It is hard not to reflect on Imam Husayn (AS) fighting a battle without a drop of water.
A Month of Forgiveness & New Beginnings...
It is the month in which we are told to ask for forgiveness and to change our ways. Throughout the entire year, we may not be aware of what we do, but when Ramadhan comes around our souls are due in for maintenance. A healthy and steady regime of salaah on-time, of reciting the Qur'an, of Qur'anic exegesis, of kindness towards others, of generosity, of charity, of forgiving others, of asking for forgiveness and much more, brings even the most lost of souls back on track.
So, this Ramadhan, don't let the days and nights pass by, make a change to the better. Let this month be a new beginning for you.
Assalaam Alaykum
A Blessed month...
This month is a blessed month, for it is the month in which the holy Qur'an was revealed, in its entirety, to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW). This is the the month in which the gates of heaven are open and the gates of hell are closed.
Prophet Muhammad (p) said in part of his sermon as he welcomed the month of Ramadhan...
"O People! Indeed ahead of you is the blessed month of Allah. A month of blessing, mercy and forgiveness. A month which, with Allah, is the best of months. Its days are the best of days, and its nights are the best of nights, and its hours are the best of hours. Your deeds are accepted and your supplications are answered. Only he is unhappy who is devoid of Allah's forgiveness during this great month.
"O People! Indeed your soul is dependant on your deeds - free it with istighfar (repentance); lighten its loads by long prostrations; and know that Allah swears by His might that there is no punishment for the one who prays and prostrates and he shall have no fear of the
fire on the day when man stands before the Lord of the worlds."
Take Advantage...
Take advantage of the days and nights of this most favored of months. Spend your days and nights remembering Allah, listen to lectures at the YMA either by coming to the Islamic Center of America or by listening from this web site, and ask Allah for forgiveness this month.
The Philosophy of Fasting...
This month is also unlike any other because this is the month when we are forced to refrain from all worldly desires. Our fasting is not only from food, our eyes, ears, tongue, skin and emotions are all fasting. This month teaches us to face things that we desire and willingly refrain from them. This practice of self-restraint for an entire month teaches us self-control and patience. It is with such practices that we can't help but remember those less fortunate than ourselves. It is hard not to reflect on Imam Husayn (AS) fighting a battle without a drop of water.
A Month of Forgiveness & New Beginnings...
It is the month in which we are told to ask for forgiveness and to change our ways. Throughout the entire year, we may not be aware of what we do, but when Ramadhan comes around our souls are due in for maintenance. A healthy and steady regime of salaah on-time, of reciting the Qur'an, of Qur'anic exegesis, of kindness towards others, of generosity, of charity, of forgiving others, of asking for forgiveness and much more, brings even the most lost of souls back on track.
So, this Ramadhan, don't let the days and nights pass by, make a change to the better. Let this month be a new beginning for you.
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