Sunday, August 29, 2010

Ramdan The Sahabas (ra) Way

The Holy Quran Al Fatha Chapter 48 Verse 29
Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah ; and those with him are forceful against the disbelievers, merciful among themselves. You see them bowing and prostrating [in prayer], seeking bounty from Allah and [His] pleasure. Their mark is on their faces from the trace of prostration. That is their description in the Torah. And their description in the Gospel is as a plant which produces its offshoots and strengthens them so they grow firm and stand upon their stalks, delighting the sowers - so that Allah may enrage by them the disbelievers. Allah has promised those who believe and do righteous deeds among them forgiveness and a great reward.
RAMADAN UNDER MICROSCOPE Ramadan is the probation period for the Muslims therefore its understanding is our obligation. And Alhamdulillah this treatise before you is a humble presentation on the various subjects of Ramadan which may or may not be known to the common mass of the Muslim society. Its main vision is to Comprehend the month of Ramadan in the right perspective of the authentic sources in contrast to the ritualistic understanding. We have enlisted variety of worship that are specific to this month and also have spoken at length about its aims and virtues. We hope that this would be beneficial to both Muslims and Non Muslims alike. And if we in any way have improved upon the understanding of Sharia then we would have achieved our purpose of penning it down for you. Click To Download

Monday, August 16, 2010

Virtues Of Ramdan

Narrated Abu Huraira(r.a): The Prophet (peace be upon him) as saying, "Who ever fasts during the month of Ramadan out of sincere faith and hoping for a reward from Allah will have all of his previous sins forgiven." “When Ramadhan comes, the Gates of Mercy are opened and the Gates of Hell are shut and the devils are put in chains” -Sahih Bukhari

Fasting

My little son was up at four for the morning repast. Like the others he too wanted to observe the fast. The fare was simple, chapatti, vegetable and egg. No beef or chunk of mutton or chicken leg. No food after sunrise and the thirst we defy. No Smoking’, ‘No Paan’ or the occasional lie. Control the impulses and the thoughts that come unbidden. Why! For a man even his wife is forbidden! Fasting manifests the ongoing bout. Between good sense and the devil’s clout. Those who view fasting with doubt. understand, the devil is within not without. Men with vaunted intelligence will demand. How does it help, the devil’s brief remand. Well my friend, if you can be good for thirty days. Why not for an year or for always. The message of fasting is simple and brief. Do good, be polite and stay out of mischief. Eat less and you eat only twice. Be charitable, cultivate no avarice.
By Mohamed Azam 17 August 2010 TRUE COLORS OF FASTING
Indeed all praise be to Allah as such we praise Him, seek His help and assistance from the evil of oneself and from the evil that resides due to our deeds. We thank Allah [swt] for guiding us to the benefits of fasting which if rightly comprehended can help this Muslim Ummah in combating the evil by practicing self restrain. We also thank Allah [swt] for granting and encouraging us with the variety of fasts so that we can constantly turn to him with sincere repentance. We ask Allah to grant us with the ability and desire to fast like that of Prophet Dawood [peace be upon him] which was the most beloved fast in the sight of Allah. And may peace and blessings be upon the Imam of the Messengers Muhammed Ibn Abdullah[s], his family, and his companions and all those who have followed him and all those who are following him until the Last day. The true colors are the realities of fasting. And this treatise on fasting is the elucidation of concepts, purposes, types, and the virtues of fasts in contrast to ritualistic understanding. It is assumed that this treatise Insha Allah would be beneficial for understanding and encouraging the Muslims to fast in and out of Ramadan. A Must Read - Click To Download

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Zakat

At-Tawbah (The Repentance) - سورة التوبة The Holy Quran Chapter 9 Verse 103 Take, [O, Muhammad], from their wealth a charity by which you purify them and cause them increase, and invoke [ Allah 's blessings] upon them. Indeed, your invocations are reassurance for them. And Allah is Hearing and Knowing. Surat 'Āli `Imrān (Family of Imran) - سورة آل عمران The Holy Quran Chapter 3 Verse 180 And let not those who [greedily] withhold what Allah has given them of His bounty ever think that it is better for them. Rather, it is worse for them. Their necks will be encircled by what they withheld on the Day of Resurrection. And to Allah belongs the heritage of the heavens and the earth. And Allah , with what you do, is [fully] Acquainted. Zakat Part 1 - Click To Download Zakat Part 2 - Click To Download Zakat 2009 - Click To Download