Last week, we examined the etiquette with Shaban concentrating on some of the recommended acts in Shaban and innovation that was later introduced by some Muslims. Today we shall focus on “how to prepare for the blessed month of Ramadan”. The importance of preparing for Ramadan can not be overemphasized in Islam . Because it is the habit of a conscious Muslim from time of the prophet (s.a.w). An axiom says: “proper planning prevent poor performance”.

Praise be to the Almighty Allah for granting us yet another opportunity to cleanse ourselves of our sins and bad deeds. We have come yet to another period of devotion. With Rajab urshering in another season of fasting with its attendant rahmah, it is indeed another opportunity offered by Almighty Allah (the Exalted) to cleanse ourselves of various sins we have committed, seek His blessings and the ultimate reward – al-janah. It is a month where evil deeds, acrimony and fighting even to the enemies is forbidden.

Allahumma la mani‘a lima a‘tayta, wa la mu‘tiya lima mana‘ta, wa la yanfa‘u dhaljadd minka aljadd O Allah: verily, none can ever divest him whom You decide to give; and none can ever give him whom You decide to deprive, and nothing can ever stop that which You decide. Still On Rajab By Haruna Razaq […]

Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State has appealed to the protesting 10,000 job beneficiaries of the state government to exercise patience with his administration over the suspension order he made on their jobs during his maiden radio and television broadcast.