Is my fast broken if I eat by mistake?
If you genuinely eat, drink or have intercourse while you are fasting, out of forgetfulness, your fast is not broken. Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet (peace be...
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When do you have to make the intention to fast?
It depends on whether you are planning to do a fard (obligatory) fast or a nafl (voluntary) fast. For fard fasts, the intention should be made before fajr. For nafil fasts, the intention can...
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The blessings of Qiyamullayl
As we approach the last ten nights of Ramadan, I would like to share with you the blessings of qiyam al layl, (night prayers) in general. Tarawih during Ramadan is qiyam Ramadan. Qiyam and...
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Do I have to stop eating when I hear the adhan at Suhoor?
If you are eating when you hear the adhan or the time for suhoor has ended, finish what you have in your mouth. Abu Huraira reported that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon...
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Inward and outward transformation – part II. The seeds of change
The cycle of corruption and correction Why did Allah Almighty send messengers and prophets? In the varied stories of the prophets, we see a pattern throughout time. We see the spread of corruption,...
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The transformative power of the Quran
The month of the Quran is Ramadan. Though the Quran is not exclusive to Ramadan. However we do increase our recitation during this month. Here are some of my reflections on The effect...
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Inward and outward transformation. Part I
Change is particularly appropriate topic in Ramadan. May Allah make this month a month for change for ourselves, our families and our communities, so we become better. Apart from new year resolutions we have...
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Ramadan in Lockdown
Time for repair Every year Ramadan comes with a different flavour. Although you are fasting in Ramadan but you can still taste its sweetness. It is a favour from Allah which He never gave...
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Coming soon… Ramadan. Are you ready? Making the most of Sha’ban
In today’s session we’ll be reflecting on Sha’ban and preparing for Ramadan. In a famous hadith, the Prophet (peace be upon him) was asked by Usama bin Zayd (may Allah be pleased with him):...
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8 Reflections on Ramadan
My reflections on the social and spiritual dimensions of Ramadan and Eid Every year I have some reflections on Ramadan and these reflections keep changing. They constantly change because these reflections are connected to...
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Maintaining optimism, peace and happiness
From Ramadan to Eid and back to Ramadan Celebration of the revelation of the Divine Message What Is Eid? As we know that the very first verse which was revealed to the Prophet (peace...
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Avoiding the Post Ramadan Slump
Reflecting on what you gained and hanging on to it Notice the New You We spend quite a bit of time psyching ourselves up before Ramadan. During Ramadan we direct our energy towards purifying...
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Moon-fighting and Flying Goats
Moon-fighting and Flying Goats The annual moon-fighting fiasco is a pain we endure every year first with uncertainty when it will be, guessing which day to take off from school and work and inevitably...
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Eid – Reaping the fruits of Ramadan
Celebrate Eid with a Smile Alhamadulillah we have been able to fast in Ramadan and pray, and stand in night prayers. The good news that that Prophet (peace be on him) said: Whoever fasts...
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Reform your Character: Ramadan reflections on recited verses during Taraweeh prayers
Reform your Character in Ramadan Reflections by Shaykh Haytham Tamim Day 1 – Mercy and Deceit Positive Action Reflect on the mercy in our lives. In the hadith the Prophet ﷺ said if we want...
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