Seal Ramadhān with Istighfār!

Bismillahi Wal Hamdullillah Was Salātu Was Salāmu ‘alaa Rasūlillahi Ammā Ba’d: With this the final day of the blessed month of Ramadhān, no doubt it grieves us to see it end with such quickness. And it the likes of this rapid movement of time that we witness that brings to mind the like of the … Continue reading →

A Clarification of Some Common Doubts and Misconceptions Affiliated with the Month of Ramaḍān

   Shaykh Muḥammad ibn Ṣāliḥ al-ʿUthaymīn, Shaykh Aḥmad ibn Yaḥyá al-Najmī, Shaykh Muqbil ibn Hādī al-Wādiʿī, Shaykh ʿAbd al-ʿAzīz ibn Bāz, Shaykh Khālid ibn Ḍahwī al- Ẓufayrī, Shaykh ʿAbd al-Muḥsin al-ʿAbbād, Shaykh Muḥammad Nāṣir al-Dīn al-Albānī, Shaykh ʿUbayd al-Jābirī The blessed month of Ramaḍān is a time of worship and righteous deeds. However, during this month, many misnomers and false practices exist. … Continue reading →

The “28-Day Ramadan” Mistake and the High Judiciary Council of Saudi Arabia

In the Name of Allaah… A clear response by Moosaa Richardson to the blog, twitter, and facebook claims that the Saudi Government has done something to corrupt the Muslims’ month of Ramadan this year, 1434 (2013). 30 minutes of solid foundations to aid our brothers and sisters in understanding this pillar of our Religion according to … Continue reading →

A Concise Word On Fasting the Day of ʿĀshūrā

Table of Contents: Its Virtue ………………………………………………..  pg. 1 It Is the Day Allāh Saved Mūsá …………………  pg. 1 Its Ruling ………………………………………………..  pg. 2 It Is the 10th of Muḥarram ……………………….   pg. 2 The Three Ways to Fast ʿĀshūrā ……………….   pg.2-3 Fasting ʿĀshūrā If It Concides with Saturday  pg. 3 Some Innovations Practiced on ʿĀshūrā … Continue reading →

To Complete a reading of the Qur’aan in Ramadan

By Shaykh Abu Anas Muhammad bin Hadi al-Madkhali السلف في رمضان.pdf Translated by Umm Yahya Shaykh Muhammad bin Hadi said: ‘Sa’eed Ibn Jubayr  -Rahimullaah-  used to complete the recitation of the Qur’aan every two nights in Ramadan. Aswad Ibn Yazeed an-Nakha’ee -Rahimullaah-  used to complete the recitation of the Qur’aan every two nights in Ramadan. … Continue reading →

Farewell to Ramadan by Al Hafith Ibn Rajab

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم These are a few excerpts from a book pertaining to the ending of this blessed month of Ramadan. I ask Allah with His wonderful Names and Magnificent Attributes to make this short reading a benefit for the reader and a means of gaining Allah’s pleasure.   Chapter: The End of Ramadan … Continue reading →

The One who Leaves Disobedience During Ramadaan with the Intention of Returning to it Afterwards

Shaykhul-Islaam Ibn Taymiyah The one who abandons disobedience in the month of Ramadaan while he has within his intention to return to it in other months, then he is (actually) upon it (the disobedience). Shaykhul Islaam Abul‘ Abbaas ibn Taymiyah, may Allah have mercy upon him, said in Majoo‘ al- Fataawaa [10/743-744] when speaking about … Continue reading →

What should one Preoccupy his Time with during the Month of Ramadaan?

Author: Shaikh Saalih Al-Fawzaan Source: Ittihaaf Ahlil-Eemaan bi Duroos Shahri Ramadaan Produced by: Al-Ibaanah All praise be to Allaah for His blessings and generosity. He has blessed us by allowing us to reach the month of Ramadaan and enabling us to do good deeds by which we can draw nearer to Him. And may the … Continue reading →

The Chaining of the Shayātīn During a Month of Mercy

Compiled and translated by Abū al-Hasan Mālik Ādam al-Akhdar المكتبةالرحمانيةالسلفية al-Rahmāniyyah Publishing This version was revised on July 2, 2012CE corresponding with 13 Sha’bān 1433 Hijrī The Messenger of Allāh (sallallāhu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, “When Ramadān begins, the gates of the heavens are opened, and the gates of the Hell-fire are closed, and the … Continue reading →

The fasting on a Saturday

Summary from his “Majmoo’ al-Fatawaa wa rasaa’il”, 1st edition. Volume 20, pages 55-58.  by Ibn ‘Uthaymeen:  1) as an obligatory fast, like the days of Ramadhaan, either in Ramadhaan or making the days up, fasting as an expiation, or as an alternative to slaughtering, this is permissible.  2) along with fasting the day before it (Jumu’ah), … Continue reading →

Fasting is for Allah

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Shaykh Saleh al-Fawzan Explanation of the hadith… كُلُّ عَمَلِ ابْنِ آدَمَ لَهُ إِلَّا الصَّوْمَ فَإِنَّهُ لِي وَأَنَا أَجْزِي بِهِ وَلَخُلُوفُ فَمِ الصَّائِمِ أَطْيَبُ عِنْدَ اللَّهِ مِنْ رِيحِ الْمِسْكِ All the actions by the son of Adam are for him, except fasting Q: In the hadith Qudsi, “All the actions by the … Continue reading →

Intention to fast must be formed before Fajr

Intention to observe Sawm The first Question of Fatwa no. 4352 Q 1: Should the intention to observe Sawm (Fast) in Ramadan be made at night, or is it permissible to make it during the daytime? To give an example, if someone is informed at forenoon that today is Ramadan, should they make up for … Continue reading →