I totally agree...I feel blue and I get depressed most of the time in the last week of Ramadan...It's like you miss the month already before it's gone..
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I totally agree...I feel blue and I get depressed most of the time in the last week of Ramadan...It's like you miss the month already before it's gone..
I was wondering what is the significance of sighting the moon, and then starting Ramzan, or why this particular month.
Is there a link in which one can read more about Islam?
I believe you guys must be midway through Ramzan. Happy fasting!
Ramza or Ramadan our great Madhuri?:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Madhuri
As to the question you mentioned about Islamic Site, I'll simple recomend you to go www.mathaba.net/www/islamic/index.shtml and search for millions of that. Though I still have some that I think will, by Allah's grace, guide and reveals lots about this religion. viz;
whyislam.com
talkislam.com
answering-islam.org
islamreligion.com
etc.
I wish you goodluck.
Muslims's calendar is a lunar calendar, which means that a new month begins with the sighting of the new moon. Ramadan is the ninth month of the muslim calendar, and it is in this month that the revelation of the holy Qur'an began. The importance of Ramadan is illustrated in many verses of the Qur'an and in the hadith. It is believed that in Ramadan Allah s.v.t is most merciful and most forgiving. The first 10 days of Ramadan are the time of Allah's mercy, the second 10 days are considered the time of forgiveness, and the last 10 days are the days of protecting oneself from hell fire. In the last ten days there is also a very important night (Laylat'ul Kadr) which is the night when the revelation of the holy Qur'an began. It is the most holy night in the muslim calendar, and we believe that Allah s.v.t is closest to us during that night. The whole night is usually spent in prayer.Quote:
I was wondering what is the significance of sighting the moon, and then starting Ramzan, or why this particular month.
Because Muslims calculate their days based on the lunar calendar, each month starts with the sighting of the new moon and each new day with the sunset/emerging of the moon. Therefore, the start of the month of Ramadan is determined the same way. Muslims wait to see the new moon to determine whether the new month (Ramadan) has started, and if it is seen, they start fasting the following morning. Today, we can calculate the time of the new moon in advance, so it is not necessary to wait until the it can be seen with the naked eye. However, some muslims keep this tradition and gather together to anticipate the sighting of the moon because of the excitement that Ramadan brings.
Thanks for the links. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Goodfella
In India it is popularly known as Ramzan, that is why I thought it is also called as Ramzan or Roza, but I think it is how they speak, it primarily is Ramdan.
Thanks, Amra!Quote:
Originally Posted by Amra
This really answers my query. I was under this impression that it is the fasting that is called Ramdan, but now I know that it is actually the name of a month. I now understand the importance of this month. :)
Madhuri,check this site:
www.islamtomorrow.com
Thanks!Quote:
Originally Posted by miss tenderness
I was actually going through this site www.islamreligion.com mentioned by GoodFella.
I will go through this too. :)
"Fasting during Ramadan is a unique opportunity to attain both peace of mind and heart," says Imam Gayth Nur Kashif, Director of Washington, DC's inner city Masjid ash-Shura.
Imam Kashif, who came to Islam by way of the Black Muslim movement and was an editor of the movement's Muhammad Speaks newspaper and a contemporary of Malcolm X, explains: "During Ramadan one concentrates on rendering good and abstaining from the wrong. Such a pursuit creates peaceful serenity in the hearts of men and women. Ramadan fasting cannot be complete and in fact, the fast can be invalidated if one fails to control his or her temper. The fasting persons are advised to refrain from argument and to inform the other party that they cannot continue the troublesome dialogue because they are engaged in the sublime obligation of fasting. Without doubt a full month of such restraint is destined to leave its mark upon our bodies and souls."
The fasting during Ramadan that requires certain restraints from dawn to dusk, the hours when the human interaction is the greatest, is designed to mould the lives of its practitioners.
Dr. Molook Roghanizad, a member of the Curriculum Advisory Committee of the Fairfax County School Board in Virginia and an educational consultant, says, "Ramadan fasting offers an opportunity for Tazkiyah, - the cleansing of the self - through its disciplinary regimen. And on another level, Ramadan offers a unique opportunity for synthesizing with the less fortunate."
She points out that the tazkiyah aspect is clearly emphasized by Prophet Muhammad who, according to Ka'b ibn Malik, said: "Two hungry wolves sent against a herd of sheep will not do more damage to it than a man's eagerness for wealth and prestige does to his religion." [Cited in Ahmad, al-Tirmidhi and Abu Yahya]
"The Quran," she adds, "started to be revealed during Ramadan and it is recommended that during this month we concentrate on the reading of the Quran. Why? This is because during this month, we are less involved with physical needs and have a better opportunity of understanding the Message - the Quran, that is. Therefore there is a better chance of understanding the truth and reaching that spiritual elevation that we all desire." This state of 'special elevation', she is says comes when we elevate ourselves through understanding the true message. "The moment you have reached the absolute truth is your Lailut ul Qadr, the Night of Power," she stresses.
She says that the real attainment of Qadr for ordinary beings is not a physical act, nothing sort of pulling a spiritual rabbit out of a hat, but in reality that indescribable moment when all things become clear to you and this moment of truth is worth one thousand months, more than a lifetime. The Quran says: "But those will prosper who purify themselves and glorify of their Guardian-Lord and (lift their hearts) in Prayer." (Quran 87:14-15)
Dr. Muhammad Hamidullah, the eminent scholar and translator of the Quran into French, in his monograph Why Fast? (Centre Culturale Islamique, Wilkes Barre, PA) discusses the physical aspect of fasting. He likens fasting to the break from the ordinary to sleeping and to the weekend breaks in work and school. He points out that just as sleep renovates the body, the fast rejuvenates and invigorates the body, noting that Prophet Muhammad said, "There is a tax on everything, the tax of the body being the fast."
What fasting does to a Muslim is perhaps best explained by Jim Quraishi, who wrote in an internet religion forum, "I am much more forgiving and accepting of my coworkers. I am more liable to overlook their frailties and petty jealousies. I'm like a man who knows that at the end of the day there is a pot of gold that awaits him."
Islam does not promote withdrawal from society, however during Ramadan a brief withdrawal from society is allowed for those who desire to do so, which is called itikaf. In itikaf a person can confine oneself to a secluded corner of a mosque - women can select a corner at home - during the last ten days of Ramadan to devote their full-time to prayer and remembrance of God. The itikaf experience can be likened to a retreat in a secluded camp. Ibn Umar said, "The Messenger of Allah [Prophet Muhammad] used to seclude himself for the last ten days of the month of Ramadan."
According to the late Dr. Alija Izetbekovic, President of Bosnia, "The Islamic fast which is the union of asceticism and joy - and even pleasure in certain cases - is the most natural and most radical educational measure that has ever been put into practice. It is equally present in the king's palace and the peasant's hut, in a philosopher's home and a worker's home. Its greatest advantage is that it is really practiced."
The fasting during Ramadan has been ordained for Muslims as fasting had been ordained for people that preceded them. Prophet Muhammad, addressing his companions on the last day of Shaban, the preceding month, said: "O people! A great month has come over you; a blessed month; a month in which is a night better than a thousand months; month in which Allah has made it compulsory upon you to fast by day, and voluntary to pray by night. Whoever draws nearer (to Allah) by performing any of the (optional) good deeds in (this month) shall receive the same reward as performing an obligatory deed at any other time, and whoever discharges an obligatory deed in (this month) shall receive the reward of performing seventy obligations at any other time. It is the month of patience, and the reward of patience is Heaven. It is the month of charity, and a month in which a believer's sustenance is increased. Whoever gives food to a fasting person to break his fast, shall have his sins forgiven, and he will be saved from the Fire of Hell, and he shall have the same reward as the fasting person, without his reward being diminished at all." [Narrated by Ibn Khuzaymah]BY:Omar bin Abdullah.
i wish u all a happy Ramadan
Ramadan kareem ppl,
i ask Allah to forgive and reward us in this blessed month. Ameen
You are most welcome Madhuri:)
Ranooooooooooooooo,where were you all this time?I really miss your pms dear:)how is Makkah?I wish to visit this Ramadan but when I see how crowded Alharam is ,I delay it .Giving a space for those who visit fro the 1st time is much preffered ,u know.
Assalamu alaikum,
I was, since yesterday, trying to post about some thing I read concerning one of our estimable member looking for truth about our great religion-Islam.
I'm talking about Madhuri's remarkable effort. Wallahi, Madhuri I know you're gonna find this religion very wonderful and exciting I know. It's very simple and enduring practicing it (to tell you a bit).
I don't precisely mean you to just convert. But, atleast trying to cover how something is, is a good thing in Islam. Allah (SWT) says that we should ask those who know whenever we are in a state of ignorance toward something.
Wishing you best of all lucks.
i was thinking of something creative to post on this thread and so on the way to uni as i was sitting in the bus i wrote the first stanza of a poem, its not all that but im still quite proud that i managed to write it in my head with all the noise in a bus as u can imagine. iv only got one stanza so far but itl be great if other people wanna write another stanza, than wel have a poem!
O. you who fast all day and pray all night
and in your free time search for the bright light.
take heed take heed take heed
a blessed month is here, so do good deeds!
dont all rush at once than! :-)
Miss tenderness ,
I missed u too. I was away for awhile :D How're u sweetie ?.
Makkah is great as usual , don't miss the chance and try to come in Ramadan :thumbs_up . Yesterday, I went to Al-Haram (the Holy Mosque )really it was inspiring and full with spirituality .
Optimistic: nice poem especially that it was written amongst the nois in a bus! and you know what? it's just great the feeling that all Mualims share concerning their religion and its rituals. I mean this eagerness that I truly and deeply share with you and with all my sisters and brothers,I was also thinking of doing sth creative for Ramadan on the internet and here's the month drawing to close and I'm still thinking:Dno matter what I'll arrive for ,it wont reach the feeling that I have towards Ramadan. I do not think I'll be able to rhyme with you. I'll ruin the whole thing:lol:
Ranoo,Oh my, do u recognize the bless that is given to you?I mean just taking a taxi and go to Alharam. YOU are lucky,LUCKY and I'm really happy for you.One more thing:when you go next time,if you go in the iftar time, give any needy a date and secretly wish the ajir to be for me(neeah),if you can do so.:)
Just simple definitions:
Fasting:
" O ye who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that ye may (learn) self-restraint " Holy Qura'n [Sūrah al-Baqarah: 183]
Fast of Ramadan
The most prominent event of this month is the fasting practiced by all observant Muslims. The fasting during Ramadan has been so predominant in defining the month that some have been led to believe the name of this month, Ramadan, is the name of Islamic fasting, when in reality the Arabic term for fasting is sawm.
Ramadan Dinner known as Iftar
Eating, drinking, sexual intercourse and smoking are not allowed between dawn (fajr), and sunset (maghrib). During Ramadan, Muslims are also expected to put more effort into following the teachings of Islam by refraining from violence, anger, envy, greed, lust, angry and sarcastic retorts, refrain from gambling and betting and gossip. Sexual intercourse during fasting in the day is not allowed but is permissible after the fast. All obscene and irreligious sights and sounds are to be avoided. Purity of both thought and action is important. The fast is an exacting act of deep personal worship in which Muslims seek a raised level of closeness to God. The act of fasting is said to redirect the heart away from worldly activities, its purpose being to cleanse the inner soul and free it from harm. Properly observing the fast brings on a comfortable feeling of peace and calm.
Fasting during Ramadan is not obligatory for several groups for whom it would be excessively problematic. Children before the onset of puberty are not required to fast. However, if puberty is later than is normally expected, fasting becomes obligatory for males and females after a certain age. According to the Qur'an, if fasting would be dangerous to someone's health, such as a person with an illness or medical condition (this can include the elderly), that person is excused. For example, diabetics and nursing or pregnant women are not usually expected to fast; but they are encouraged to feed a needy person instead. According to hadith, observing the Ramadan fast is not allowed during menstruation period for women; still they (women) must make up these days they didn't fast during their menstruation period. Other individuals for whom it is usually considered acceptable not to fast are those in battle and travelers who intend to spend fewer than ten days away from home. If one's condition preventing fasting is only temporary, one is required to make up for the days missed after the month of Ramadan is over and before the next Ramadan arrives. If one's condition is permanent or present for an extended period of time, one may make up for the fast by feeding a needy person for every day missed.
If one who does not fit into one of the exempt categories breaks the fast out of forgetfulness, the fast is still valid. It should be noted that if a person is required to break thier fast because thier life is in danger or they require medicine that they have to take at that particular time, ie, the person has a perfectly valid reason for breaking the fast and they can not keep it no matter what, they do not have to pay "compensation" in the event of breaking thier fast.
Laylat al-Qadr (Kadir Gecesi)
Laylat al-Qadr is the night that the first verse of Quran was read to Prophet Muhammad (s). The exact date of Laylat al-Qadr is unknown (the Night of Power), but it is known to have occured in one of the last ten nights of Ramadan, usually thought to be on one of the odd-numbered dates between 21st and 29th, with the 27th being the most likely. God instructs one to seek-out this blessed night by virtue from the odd nights of the last ten nights of this month. It is said that when one seeks the Laylat al-Qadr, his/her sins will be erased, and it will be as if he/she has just been reborn. Many hadiths also affirm the great value of praying during Laylat al-Qadr. The Qur'an was also revealed in its entirety during the Prophet Muhammad's time in this night.
Tarawih (Teravih)
During this month, extra optional prayers of eight to twenty raka'ah, called tarawih, are prayed each night in the mosque by Sunni Muslims. For those praying at the mosque throughout the month of Ramadan, the whole Quran in many mosques is recited during this month. By the end of the month, the Imam reads the last chapters of the Quran. Although, it is not compulsory to pray Tarawih together at a mosque for Sunni Muslims, it is recommended.
Suhoor (Sahur)
Most practicing Muslims, especially children and the elderly, have a light meal or snack before dawn. This light meal is called Suhoor or Sohoor or Sehri, and is considered an act of Sunnah. This tradition is practised by Muslims worldwide. Cafes and restaurants, in Muslim countries, stay open till early morning hours in Ramadan to serve food and drink for Suhoor.
Source:Wikipedia.
I was reading about Islam on these links. But, believe me I respect all religions alike, my main aim in reading was to have a familiarity with the religion, I am not thinking beyond it. You are right that Islam is good, I agree, so are other religions. My curiosity led me to make an enquiry, and I did get some good responses.Quote:
Originally Posted by muhsin
Miss T, your post about what various scholars say about fasting, is an interesting read.
oh,glad you like it,Madhuri:)
Thank You So much for this tradition & holy Quraan that u quet to provide ur wordsQuote:
Importance of fasting:
Abu Umaamah r.a.a. said: "I said: 'O Messenger of Allah, tell me of an action by which I may enter Paradise'. He said: 'Take to Fasting, there is nothing like it.' " [An-Nasaa'ee, Ibn Hibbaan, Al-Haakim, Saheeh
"Fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may attain taqwaa." [2:183]
Every action of the son of Adam is given manifold reward, each good deed receiving then times its like, up to seven hundred times. Allah the Most High said, 'Except for fasting, for it is for Me and I will give recompense for it, he leaves off his desires and his food for Me.' for the fasting person there are two times of joy; a time when he breaks his fast and a time of joy when he meets his Lord, and the smell coming from the mouth of the fasting person is better with Allah than the smell of musk." [al-Bukhaaree]
Also, Sahl ibn Sa`d said that the Prophet (s.a.w.) said: "Indeed there is a gate of Paradise called ar-Rayyaan. On the day of Resurrection those who fast will enter through it; no one enters it except for them, and when they have entered, it is closed so that no one enters it, so when the last of them enters it, it is closed, and whoever enters it drinks, and whoever drinks never becomes thirsty." [Ibn Khuzaimah, Saheeh].
On the Day of Judgement, "Fasting will say: O My Lord I prevented him from food an desires so accept my intercession for him." [Ahmad, al-Haakim and Abu Nu'aim, Hasan]
"There are in the month of Ramadhan in every day and night those to whom Allah grants freedom from the Fire, and there is for every Muslim an supplication which he can make and will be granted." [al-Bazzaar, Ahmad, Saheeh]
I ma really glad boz there is good people like u & miss tenderness that defend to Islam
really Don't fall nation ...His prophet is Mohammed (pbuh)
Ramadan Kareem
I hope this year will be good than b4 :)
thank you Rosy gal:)I hope that Allah gives us ikhlas in all of what we do and say..
Has anyone of you guys seen the tarweeh prayers from the Holy Mosque in Mecca? WOW, it's fully croweded just like every year . everyday I keep looking at TV, at the millions of those people with this huge number and it amazes me the way they are organized. If this huge number occurs any where I bet no police force would be able to organize them the way they are organized to obey Allah's ,swt, order. One question: is there any website that live the prayer or at least provide updated pictures ofr everyday's prayers from Mecca?
Happy Ramadan
yeah the number of people are great
have a nice day
In the month of Ramadaan it is very important that we spent a few moments to understand some of the wisdoms and lessons that we can learn from this month of fasting.
Unfortunately, many Muslims come in to this month and they are as a companion of the Prophet, peace be upon him, said: "Let it not be that the day that you fast and the day that you break fast be equal." Meaning, one's behaviour, attitude and outlook are the same whether one fasts or not, i.e. fasting has no effect upon that person. This is why we need to reflect on some of these lessons.
LESSON 1: Gaining Taqwaa
Allaah legislated fasting for gaining taqwaa, "O you who believe, fasting has been prescribed upon you as it has been prescribed upon those before you, so that you may attain taqwaa." (meaning of SoraatulBaqarah (2):183) Taqwaa in this case means to make a shield between oneself and Allaah’s anger and Hellfire. So we should ask ourselves, when we break our fasts, ‘Has this fasting day made us fear Allaah more? Has it resulted that we want to protect ourselves from the hellfire or not?
LESSON 2: Drawing closer to Allaah
This is achieved by reciting and reflecting on Al-Qur’aan during night and day, attending the taraaweeh prayers, remembering Allaah, sitting in circles of knowledge and, for those who can, making `umrah. Also for those who can, making I`tikaaf (seclusion) in the last ten nights of Ramadaan, so as to leave all worldly pursuits and seclude oneself in a masjid just thinking of Allaah, so as to bring oneself closer to Allaah (SWT). When one sins, one feels distant from Allaah. That is why one might find it heard to read the Qur’aan and come to the masjid. However, the obedient worshipper feels closer to Allaah and wants to worship Allaah more, because he is not shy from his sins.
LESSON 3: Acquiring patience and strong will
Allaah has mentioned patience more than seventy times in the Qur’aan and has commanded patience in more than sixteen ways in His Book. So when one fasts, and gives up one’s food and drink, and one’s marital sexual relations for those hours, one learns restraint and patience. This Ummah needs man and women that are strong willed, who can stand upon the Sunnah and the Book of Allah and not waver in front of the enemies of Allaah. We do not need emotional people, who just raise slogans and shout, but when the time comes to stand upon something firm, they cannot do so, they waver.
LESSON 4: Striving for Ihsaan (righteousness and sincerity) and staying away from riyaa’ (showing off)
Ihsaan means to worship Allaah as if one seeks Him, and even though one does not see Him, He sees all. Hasan al-Basree said, "By Allaah, in the last twenty years, I have not said a word or taken something with my hand or refrained to take something with my hand or stepped forth or stepped back, except that I have thought before I have done any action, ‘Does Allaah love this action? Is Allaah pleased with this action?' So when one is fasting, one should gain this quality of watching oneself and also staying away from riyaa’ (showing off). That is why Allah said in a hadeeth qudsee, "Fasting is for Me and I reward it." (al-Bukhaaree) Allaah singles out fasting from all other types of worship saying, "Fasting is for Me", because no one knows whether you are fasting or not, except Allaah. For example, when one is praying or giving charity or making tawaaaf, one can be seen by the people, so one might do the action seeking the praise of the people. Sufyaan ath-Thawree used to spend the nights and the days crying and the people used to ask him, "Why do you cry, is it due to the fear of Allaah? He said, ‘No.’ They said, "Is it due to the fear of the Hellfire?" He said, ‘No. It is not the fear of Hellfire that makes me cry, what makes me cry is that I have been worshipping Allaah all these years and doing scholarly teaching, and I am not certain that my intentions are purely for Allaah.’"
LESSON 5: Refinement of manners, especially those related totruthfulness and discharging trusts.
The Prophet (may Allaah send His blessing and peace upon him) said, "Whoever does not abandon falsehood in word and action, then Allaah (SWT) has no need that he should heave his food and drink." (al-Bukhaaree) What we learn from this, is that we must pay attention to the purification of our manners. The Prophet (may Allaah send His blessing and peace upon him) said, "was sent to perfect good manners." (Maalik) So we must check ourselves, are we following the behaviour of the Prophet (may Allaah send His blessing and peace upon him)? For example: Do we give salaam to those we don’t know and those we do know? Do we follow the manners of Islaam, by telling the truth and only telling the truth? Are we sincere? Are we merciful to the creation?
LESSON 6: Recognizing that one can change for the better
The Prophet (may Allaah send His blessing and peace upon him) said, "Every son of Adam sins and the best of the sinners are those whorepent." (Ibn Maajah) Allaah provides many opportunities to repent to Him and seek His forgiveness. If one was disobedient they can become obedient.
LESSON 7: Being more charitable
Ibn `Abaas said, "The Prophet (may Allaah send His blessing and peace upon him) was the most charitable amongst the people, and he used to be more so in the month of Ramadaan when Jibreel used to meet him on every night of Ramadaan till the end of the month…" (al-Bukhaaree) The Prophet (may Allaah send His blessing and peace upon him) said, "He who gives food for a fasting person to break his fast, he will receive the same reward as him, without nothing being reduced from the fasting person’s reward." (at-Tirmidhee)
LESSON 8: Sensing the unity of the Muslims
The Prophet (may Allaah send His blessing and peace upon him) said, "…Those of you who will live after me will see many differences. Then you must cling to my Sunnah and the Sunnah of the rightly guided khaleefahs. Hold fast to it and stick to it." (Aboo Daawood) In this month we sense that there is a possibility for unity, because we all fast together, we break fast together, we all worship Allah together, and we pray Salaatul-`Eid together. Therefore we sense that the unity of Muslims is possible. It is possible for Muslims to be a single body, but this will only be achieved when obedience is only to Allaah and His Messenger.
LESSON 9: Learning discipline
The Prophet (ma Allaah send His blessing and peace upon him) made us adhere to discipline and strictness, strictness that does not lead to fanaticism or going outside the bounds that Allaah has laid down. One cannot knowingly break the fast before the sunset, as this will not be accepted by Allaah. Muslims should learn to be very strict in their lives, because they are people of an important message, which they mold their lives around.
LESSON 10: Teaching the young to worship Allaah
It was the practice of the people of Madeenah, that during the fast of `Aashooraa (which is now a recommended fast of one day) to get their children to fast with them. When the children would cry of hunger and thirst, their parents would distract their attention by giving them some sort of toy to play with. The children would break their fast with their parents. (as mentioned in al-Bukhaaree).
So the young should be brought to the masjid and they should pray with their parents, so that they are able to get into the habit of becoming worshippers of Allaah. If one does not encourage children to fast when they are young, they will find it very difficult to fast for thirty days at the age of puberty. This is why the Prophet (may Allah send His blessing and peace upon him) said, "Command your children to pray at the age of seven and beat them at the age of ten (if they do not pray." (Haakim)
LESSON 11: Caring for one’s health
Fasting has many medical benefits and it teaches Muslims to take care of their health and too build strong bodies. The Prophet (may Allaah send His blessing and peace upon him) said, "A strong believer is better and is more beloved to Allah than a weak believer, and there is good in everyone." (Muslim)
Basically in laymans terms in other words Ramadan is about strengthening the community, family and (err whats the word for all the people of asingle religion?) ties, by forcing them to actually sit down and eat together to pray together and above all to at least attempt to be kind and charitable to each other ( no mean feat belive me as this is the hardest bit probably). Its also about sorting yourself out spiritually I guess I mean using myself as an example in ramadan more than anyother time ( which is a real shame but there you go ) I try extra extra hard to get all 5 prayers in at exactly the right times everyday , not saying I suceed but I do try much harder, and then theres the reading of the koran and simply going to taraweeh is a truly amazing experiance.
Have I covered it all? Oh yes and with all the spirtuality it makes the best month to teach little ones about ramadan ( plus there are al sorts of nice ramadan kiddy songs about islam that just slots everything together)
:D:D
most probably that today (laylat 27 of Ramadan)is laylatu Alghadir,so do ur best,guys. may Allah accepts from us. do not forget to watch the prayer from the holy mosque in Mecca,it's extraordinary today,people prayed in the streets. Mecca is filled.Ranoo,if u r there,dnt forget us ,dear.
ok I always get confused is it odd day even night or even day odd night?
I just had it explained on tuesday but I forgot again ...guess what I might be doing Tawagud ( for the first time ever Inshallah on friday)
ummm what is it you do anyway? Is it quiyam all layl? and what exactly do they do in quiyam al layal?
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Originally Posted by Naightshade
lol nighty..it's also hard to explaine but I'll try my best..
laylat alghadir is on an odd night but not an odd day,I mean yesterday was the 26th of Rammadan(the date)and yesterday was also the night of 27th. Yesterday was the most probably to be laylat alghadir due to the hadiths. Today is the 27th of Ram.(the date)and it's the night of 28th of Ram.,so it can't be it(laylat alghadir)because the night is not odd. So laylat alghadir is on an odd night but not an odd day.Night starts from the sunset till fajir prayer and it takes the date of tomorrow. Hope this makes sense to you.
Here is a quote of one of the articles I posted:
I might add that the best thing to do in this night is to make dua.Quote:
Laylat al-Qadr (Kadir Gecesi):
Laylat al-Qadr is the night that the first verse of Quran was read to Prophet Muhammad (s). The exact date of Laylat al-Qadr is unknown (the Night of Power), but it is known to have occured in one of the last ten nights of Ramadan, usually thought to be on one of the odd-numbered dates between 21st and 29th, with the 27th being the most likely. God instructs one to seek-out this blessed night by virtue from the odd nights of the last ten nights of this month. It is said that when one seeks the Laylat al-Qadr, his/her sins will be erased, and it will be as if he/she has just been reborn. Many hadiths also affirm the great value of praying during Laylat al-Qadr. The Qur'an was also revealed in its entirety during the Prophet Muhammad's time in this night.
Tawagud??????what does it mean,sisy?Quote:
Originally Posted by Nightshade
I answered your question above. It's made unknown so Muslims make their best everyday in worshipping and reading the holy Quran,the good deeds or worshipping of this night is better than the worshipping of 1000 months. I n this night ,as stated in surat Alghadir(in the last chapter of the Quran),Gabriel and the angels are sent down to earth. Please check surat Alghadir and its tafseer for more clarification.
tahegud :blush: got :confused: and miss spelt
yes I know about the day strting from magrib thanks anyway its just I never rember which it is, of course here in the uk its both because some people started on saterday nd some on sunday.
good luck wed ur tahagud ,nighty.
Hi all & Ramadan kareem to you.
I was wondering, since fast is broken at sunset, what happens if you're living in a Scandinavian country, e.g. in Sweden, and it coincides that Ramadan is in summer - meaning that daylight hours stretch from, approximately, 4am-11pm, does a Muslim fast for 19hrs since sunset takes place at 11pm? Also, would they fast only 6hrs or so, if Ramadan coincided with winter, when they have very few daylight hours? Finally, how is it ensured that there is some form of equality in the number of hours of fasting for Muslims around the world, given the variation in sunrise/sunset time?
well Its going to be pretty near that for me in about 3 years I think Ive heard that you can just follow mecca but thats a very iffy thing.
Basically you live with it.
that needs fatwa,bubble.You can check this site:
www.islamtomorrow.com
and ask or email the sheikh...
May Allah accepts from me an u an all Muslims,remeber if sth is hard on somone ,the tawab (ajir)reward is more.
Hey everyone..
Can any of you believe that Ramadan is over?! That fast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I can't belive this...it seems like it started just yesterday...
yeah Nossa you are right
it has passed so fast so Happy feast every one
have a nice day
Oh yah,what a grief :crying:
What a loss:
From the deep deepest of my heart I mourn our holy month. We're going to miss the fasting, taraweeh, suhoor, tahjud, long nights of praying and supplicating to the Almighty, the urgent waithing for Adhan (the calling)Almaghrib:D . well, ME and NOSSA will never forget the sambossa:Dare we,nossa?(off topic:the weird thing is that we rarely make the sambossa in other monsths!! )I love Rammadan and wish if the whole year is Rammadan. May Allah,accepts our deeds and reward us Paradise.
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Hi again, sorry for the confusion, I'm not Muslim but it was just something I found a little puzzling but thanks for the link.
no need to be sorry,bubble:)
actually,ur question is of great importance and can not be anserwed by any common Muslim,it needs some one who is a sheikh(have great knowledge in the religion). Islam is all about easiness and simplicity. Hence, in it there is no
monasticism. I mean it has been sent down to suit the life people live. So, do not worry about this point. I still recommend u to contact the sheikh by the address I gave you and ask him. plz tell me his answer(I'm as curious as you:D ).
I congratulate Ramadan Holiday of all Muslims.
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hey Ill find out for you if you like? My dad lived it and found out all the stuff but it was before I was born so not sure how they managed but I rember sort of hearing a conversation about it about 10 years ago.
Eid mubarak!!
I LOVE EID prayer dont you ?:D:D
I do, I do:banana:
okay, I did nt attend the Eid prayer the last 2 years, today I went and i really regreted what I missed in thses 2 years.I went early in the mornning so I can catch a place in the masjid,there were huge ppl came earlier than me. The kids an women beautifully dressesd, men looked handsome. Every one were loudly making the Sunnah of takbeer(glorifying Allah,swt,). Tears were almost in my eyes,actualyy many drops filled them:blush:I was really grateful to my God that he led me to this religion with all thses shara'a(sharee3a)hamdulaila,everyone were so happy that Allah has blessed them with the ability to complete the fasting of Rammadan and reading the holy Quran and praying all night. Thanks to my Creator.
oh,someting u're gonna love,night, there were a huge candy distribution. I got like 8 pices:D.
you know, you do not completely feel the pleasure of the Eid if u do n't attend the prayer. I really felt happy,glad and flying..
I tried to take a nap this afternoon but then these firegames did not let me! there is a big show going on in the night in the middle of the city for firegames and stuff...................
hey how was yours? same of q 4 all of u ,guys?