his summary, of the fourth Juz commences at the beginning of Sûrah Nisâ and concludes at the end of the fifth Juz (verse 147 of Sûrah Nisâ). To avenge their defeat at Badr, the Mushrikîn of Makkah mustered large force to attack Madinah the following year. The two armies locked in combat near Mount Uhud. The Muslims were on the brink of victory when a dispute between some Muslims resulted in their defeat. Instead of remaining at their posts as instructed, they left their posts to … [Read more...]
Ramadan Taraweeh – Quran Summary 3rd Night
September 3, 2008 By
This summary of the third Tarawîh commences at verse 18 of Sûrah Âl Imran and concludes at the end of Sûrah Âl Imrân. Allâh speaks of Hadhrat ÃŽsa Alayhis Salâm and his mother Hadhrat Maryam Radiallâhu anha. When she was placed in the care of Hadhrat Zakariyya Alayhis Salâm he noticed that she used to eat fruits that were not in season. Upon enquiry, she told him that it was from Allâh who sustains whomsoever He wills without any restrictions. This Sûrah … [Read more...]
15 Ways to Make the best of Ramadan
September 3, 2008 By
15 Ways to Make the Most of Ramadan “Whoever fasts the month of Ramadan, recognises its boundaries and safeguards that which he should safeguard will have his previous sins expiated.†(Ibn Hibban) Allah Most High says, “O you who believe, fasting has been ordained upon you as it was ordained upon those before you so that you become god-fearing†(Qur’an 2:183). We ascertain from this verse that the wisdom behind the fast is attainment of taqwa, which essentially … [Read more...]
Ramadan Taraweeh – Quran Summary 2nd Night
September 2, 2008 By
This summary of the second Tarawîh begins at the second quarter of the second Juz and concludes midway into the third Juz (at verse 18 of Sûrah Âl Imrân). To a very large extent, Sûrah Baqara discusses the complete message of Islâm, dealing with matters such as the rights of Allâh, the rights of man, the method of living and the principles of social interaction. It also outlines laws pertaining to Salâh, Zakâh and Haj. In addition to this, charity, social welfare, mutual … [Read more...]
Ramadan Taraweeh – Quran Summary 1st Night
September 1, 2008 By
Inshallah I will try to post each nights Taraweeh prayer's summary. This is from Mufti Elias's book: Gift of Tarawih DAY ONE: This summary covers the first one and a quarter Juzus of the Qur’ân, beginning with Sûrah Fâtiha and concluding with verse 176 of Sûrah Baqara. Start of First Juz Sûrah Fâtiha is usually referred to as Al Hamd Sharîf. Although this Sûrah was not the first Sûrah of the Qur’ân to be revealed, it is the first to be written … [Read more...]
Ramadan Focus: Some Virtues of Ramadan
August 31, 2008 By
Hadhrat Salman RA narrates that during the last Jumu'ah of the month of Sha'ban, Rasullullah ( sallallhu alaiyhi wasallam) recited a Khutba(sermon) in which he said: "0 People! An auspicious month has dawned over you. In that month is a night which is superior to a thousand months (i.e. ibadat in this night is superior to the ibadat rendered in a thousand months. Allah Ta'ala has made fasting compulsory in this month, and has decreed wakefulness at night (i.e. Taraweeh Salat) Sunnah. A Nafl (non-obligatory … [Read more...]
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