The Sermon Given By The Prophet (saw) On The Last Friday Of Sha'ban On The Reception Of The Month of Ramadhan

“O People !

"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 the guests of Allah and invites you to be one of those near to Him. Each breath you take glorifies him; your sleep is worship, your deeds are accepted and your supplications are answered. So, ask Allah, your Lord; to give you a sound body and an enlightened heart so you may be able to fast and recite his book, for only he is unhappy who is devoid of Allah’s forgiveness during this great month. Remember the hunger and thirst of the day of Qiyamah (Judgement) with your hunger and thirst; give alms to the needy and poor, honor your old, show kindness to the young ones, maintain relations with your blood relations; guard your tongues, close your eyes to that which is not permissible for your sight, close your ears to that which is forbidden to hear, show compassion to the orphans of people so compassion may be shown to your orphans. Repent to Allah for your sins and raise your hands in dua during these times, for they are the best of times and Allah looks towards his creatures with kindness, replying to them during the hours and granting their needs if he is asked..

A Selection of Ramadhaan Fataawa

Question: What are the conditions of fasting?

Answer: The conditions of fasting are divided into three categories:First: The conditions of obligation1- Adulthood: The fast is not obligatory upon a child, even if he is an adolescent,  as  the  Prophet,  sallallaahu  „alayhi  wa  sallam,  said: “Three people are absolved of the religious assignments: the one who is asleep until he awakes; the child until he reaches puberty; the insane until he makes a recovery.” [Ahmad and Abu Daawood] However, parents should train their discerning child‎ot‎observe fasting if he can bear it; they even should punish him if he does not observe fasting at the age of ten, as is the case with prayer, to habituate him to the obligation of fasting.2- Ability: Fasting is not obligatory upon whoever cannot fast due to illness or old age, as Allaah The Exalted Says (what means):

7 Etiquettes of Seeking a Spouse: An Islamic Perspective

By Samana Siddiqui

Muslim conferences and conventions are just one of the many places Muslims often meet potential spouses either to make a final decision or to initiate the marriage communication process.

Other places include fundraising dinners, regional seminars, lectures, at the home of a relative or friend, and the local mosque.

Sadly though, Islamic guidelines pertaining to proper conduct between men and women are not always respected at these meetings.

It is not uncommon to see or hear about potential candidates meeting in private, brothers and sisters “scoping the territory” for a spouse that looks good at Muslim events like conferences or lectures, or starting up a flirtatious conversation with someone they are interested in. None of these things fall within the guidelines of Islam.

The first two years: a marriage survival guide

More Muslim marriages in Nigeria are breaking up in their first year than ever before, according to Shahina Siddiqui.

The first five to seven years are the most challenging of any marriage. They are a time a couple spends getting to know each other better and adjusting to each other's habits and personalities.

Below are some of the main problems couples face in the early years and some possible solutions.

Step by Step Guide to the Janazah (Funeral) Prayer in Islam

The Right Way to Pray!

Pray Before You Are Prayed Upon!