Allah’s Generosity is connected to gratitude, and gratitude is linked to increase in His generosity. The generosity of Allah will not stop increasing unless the gratitude of the servant ceases.
[Ali ibn Abu Talib]
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Generosity and Gratitude
Posted in Ali bin Abi Talib (r), Quotes, Ramadan, tagged ali bin abi talib, gratitude, shukr on February 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Maintaining good deeds after Ramadan
Posted in Ramadan, Reminders on October 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Maintaining Good Deeds After Ramadan
By Sheikh `Abdullah Ibn Jibreen
Here are ten means of keeping on doing good deeds after Ramadan:
1. Seek Allah’s support, beseeching Him Almighty to guide you to the right path and help you remain steadfast in faith. Allah Almighty has praised the supplication of those who are of sound understanding when they [...]
Ar Rayyan
Posted in Hadith, Ramadan on September 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Sahl ibn Sa’d reported that the Prophet salla Allahu alaihi wa sallam said: “There is a gate to Paradise that is called ar-Rayyan. On the Day of Resurrection it will say: ‘Where are those who fasted?’ When the last [one] has passed through the gate, it will be locked.”
[al-Bukhari and Muslim].
The likeness of Ramadan
Posted in Ramadan on September 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
From Ibn al-Jawzi’s ‘Bustan al-Wa’idhin wa Riyad as-Sami’in’ (p. 213-214):
“The month of Ramadan to the other months is like Yusuf to his brothers. So, just like Yusuf was the most beloved son to Ya’qub, Ramadan is likewise the most beloved month to Allah
Dua when breaking fast
Posted in Duas, Ramadan on September 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
When you fast in Ramadan or any other time, make a du`aa’ as you break your fast, for the du`aa’ of the fasting person is heard. `Abdullah ibn `Amr ibn Al-`Aas related that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “Indeed the fasting person has at the time of breaking fast, [...]
Ramadan
Posted in Quotes, Ramadan on August 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“Indeed ahead of you is the blessed month of Allah. A month of blessing, mercy and forgiveness. A month which, with Allah, is the best of months. Its days, the best of days, its nights, the best of nights, and its hours, the best of hours. It is the month, which invites you to be [...]
Example Ramadan schedule
Posted in Ramadan on August 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Suhur
Half hour before start of Fajr
Recite Quran / Durood/ Various Dhikr
30-45 minutes
Fajr in Masjid
For men: Receives the reward for staying up half the night in Ibada/Worship
For women: More reward is given to the female who prays at home
Fajr Salaat Time for Local Masjid
Recite [...]
Beneficial actions during Ramadan
Posted in Hadith, Ramadan on August 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Narrated Ibn ‘Abbas: Allah’s Apostle was the most generous of all the people, and he used to reach the peak in generosity in the month of Ramadan when Gabriel met him. Gabriel used to meet him every night of Ramadan to teach him the Qur’an. Allah’s Apostle was the most generous person, even more generous [...]
