Still on the rules and conditions for Itikaf,  it is better to begin I`tikaf on the eve of the 20th of Ramadan at sunset until the sighting of the moon for `Edul-Fitr for those who intended it for the ten days. 

The activities for the last ten day began last night which was the first of the last ten nights in this year’s Ramadan. It shows this Ramadan is drawing to a close. As we embark on seclusion, we need to know the rules so as to avoid what can invalidate it.

Fasting for a couple of days might be all it takes to understand the suffering of those who go without food in their own way of life. Understanding the plight of the poor is one part of what Ramadan is ordained to achieve. We are therefore reminded severally both in the Qur’an and hadiths that […]

The aged are considered to have lost their strength and as a result of age, they are weaker by the day. So, Allah has permitted that they should not fast if they cannot afford to fast but feed the poor. See Quran Q2 :184.

We must have heard the popular poem coined from the saying of Prophet Muhammaad (s.a.) that the beginning of Ramadan is Mercy, the middle is Forgiveness and end is freedom from the Hellfire. We are in the middle fast approaching the second leg of ten. No time to waste again, seeking forgiveness of sins and […]

Your relationship with Allah (SWT) in the last 15 days in fast, prayer and qiyamu-layl is to grant you the reward of forgiveness.

Khushu means attentive humility in your prayer. It’s an ‘action’ of the heart by which we become more present, serious and subdued before Almighty Allah.

In guiding our fast for the full reward, we have to know some of the things that vitiate fasting and some of the things that if occurred may not affect our fast. 

Many devout Muslims erroneously think of good deed in terms of humility and respect. The broader definition of good deeds is often lost. In Islam, the practice of good deeds extends beyond the realm of such practice; it includes the performance of Ibadah as prayer and fasting.

A lot of motorists utter some dirty language to other road users at the slightest unruly behaviour. The fasting Muslims have been advised by the Prophet to reply whatever provocation in Ramadan as “I am fasting”.

Ramadan is not only an individual experience, it is a proud identity for the Ummah. It is during this period you will see more nominal Muslims or those you can aptly describe as Muslims by name and not by practice come to the Masjid in good numbers for Taraweeh. They are proud to join the […]

By substituting self centered and social activities for Ramadan specific activities such as Quran recitations, extra prayers, dhikr, helping the needy, etc. we can gain considerable nearness to Allah this time.

Sahoor does not entail you over fill your bellies, just as iftar does not mean a lavish party. All that we do in Ramadan is for the glorification of Allah and not to satisfy the flesh. Your sahur, iftar, Quran recitation, lecture/dawah, charity including your sleep are for the worship and glorification of Allah.

We are alive today to witness this Ramadan by His Grace. We must therefore be ready to do all that is required to gain multiple rewards by investing our money, energy and precious time for multiple rewards

We should not allow this special month to go without a good account of alleviating the pains of others and making someone feel real good as a human being.