Acts that Diminish the Reward of Fasting - III
Watching movies, TV shows and playing cards Q: Some fasting people spend most of their day in Ramadan watching movies and soap operas on video and TV and playing cards. What is the religious ruling on that? A: Fasting people and other Muslims are obliged...
O Night, I Love My Tears in You - III
Abu Turaab, may Allah be pleased with him, describes the Companions of the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam: How wonderful was this Quranic generation that graduated from the school of prophethood and learned at the hands of its teacher. Can you imagine...
Merits of Fasting
Fasting is one of the greatest and most glorious acts of worship that draws one closer to Allah The Almighty. It is the practice of the righteous and pious, which purifies the soul and edifies one's moral character. It is the school of piety and the house of guidance....
Let's Not Overlook the Inner Dimension of Fasting
There are certain juristic issues and spiritual matters related to fasting in Ramadan that most people are either unaware of or have no knowledge about, which may affect the outcome of their fasting. Thus, it is desirable to gain knowledge about these issues in...