Tag Archives: Ramadan

Ramadan: A centuries-old American tradition by Khaled Beydoun

Many forget that the first Muslims to celebrate Ramadan in America were enslaved Africans. This week marks the beginning of Ramadan. Nearly one-fourth of the world will observe the annual fast and eight million Muslims in the United States will abstain from food and drink from sunrise to sunset during the holy month. Islam in America is rapidly expanding. It …

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REWARD OF FEEDING A FASTING PERSON

PROPHET [Sal Allahu `Alaihi wa Sallam] said… “ Whoever feeds the person who is breaking his fast, he will have his reward (for his fasting) without decreasing anything from the reward of the fasting person.” [Source: Al-Tirmidhi, Ibn Maajah – Classed as Sahih by al Albaani] *************************************************************** ALLAH~ [May HE be glorified and exalted] states that… one of the characteristics …

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Common Mistakes During Ramadan Which Every Muslim Should Know

Common mistakes committed by Muslims in the month of Ramadan can be broadly classified into four categories. The common mistakes in obligatory rules and regulations of fasting. Common mistakes which are contradictory to the Sunnah of fasting. Common mistakes committed by Muslims due to neglecting the obligatory duties and indulging in acts which are prohibited. Other common mistakes committed by Muslims in the month of …

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Observing Ramadhan rites amidst Covid-19 restrictions by Dr. M. Haris Z Deen

As the merciful month of Ramadhan descends upon us yet again, Muslims, not only in Sri Lanka but all over the world are faced with difficulties in performing their communal religious rites due to social distancing imposed by COVID -19 preventive measures. Let’s reflect on its virtues and remind ourselves of the conditions of observance of the fast, its restrictions …

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VIDEO – A turning point in Ramadan: The Battle of Badr

Source: Times of Oman The seventeenth Ramadan (today or tomorrow depending on where you are) is a reminder of the battle of Badr — the first major battle fought against the enemies of Islam. This decisive battle laid the foundation for the Islamic State and made Muslims a force to reckon with in the Arabian Peninsula.  A very important fact for …

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