Fasting is one of the pillars of Islam. It is observed by Muslims during the month of Ramadan, a season of intense worship. How can Muslims make the best use of those precious moments? What should they do and not do while fasting? And what are the benefits that can be gained out of this blessed month?
Watch this video to know the answers and more…
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By Sheikh Ammar Amonette.
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Sheikh Yusuf Estes sheds light on the religion of Islam and its pillars. He also explains the meaning of the testimony of faith. Among other things, this lecture also touches upon the story of Adam and Eve and how Satan caused them to be drived out of Paradise. Watch this video to learn more…
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BBC News British Youth Christians Turning To ISLAM
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Fasting is one of the pillars of Islam. But why do we fast during Ramadan?
A number of sheikhs and da`iyahs speak in this documentary about the virtues and rewards of fasting during the month of Ramadan and how this duty positively impacts the way Muslims lead their lives and gives them doses of spirituality.
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Fasting is not purely intended for deprivation of food and drink and lawful sexual relations.
In fact, fasting serves other purposes as well, such as uplifting the spirit of a fasting believer and giving him or her self-restraint and control over vain desires.
To know more about the secrets of fasting, watch this lecture by Sheikh Yasir Birjas…
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Muslims all over the world wait eagerly for the yearly coming of Ramadan during which they fast, recite the Qur’an, and perform qiyam (Night Vigil Prayer). Fasting is by no means an easy obligation to carry out.
Yet, harder still is to fast from one’s vain desires and bad habits. In this lecture, Sheikh Bilal Assad sheds light on the latter type of fasting…
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One of the laws of spirituality is that our relationship with Allah is impacted by our relationship with others. When we hold grudges against others, it inhibits our relationship with Allah.
The goal of this Ramadan is to get closer to Allah – this cannot happen while we hold grudges against others.
Make it a point to forgive others this Ramadan, and be sure to ask those around you for their forgiveness as well.
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In every relationship, one of the main aspects of the health of that relationship is trust. Do you trust that your teammate/friend/spouse/parents want what’s best for you?
The more that you trust someone, chances are you don’t dissect and question and criticize what they do for you – you trust that it’s what’s best. This dynamic extends to our relationship with Allah.
Learn how on today’s episode…
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