Ramadan Reminder #14 | Patience…a source of empowerment

REMINDER #14                 Patience…a source of empowerment By Dr Basil Mustafa* We all realise that patience is a necessity of life in addition to being a moral virtue. Moreover, it is an asset which helps humans to withstand hardships and excel in achieving their aspirations. Those who observe [...]

May 30th, 2018|Comments Off on Ramadan Reminder #14 | Patience…a source of empowerment

Ramadan Reminder #13 | The last sermon of Umar ibn Abd Al-Aziz

REMINDER #13                 The last sermon of Umar ibn Abd Al-Aziz By Ustath Zuheir Salim* Umar ibn Abd Al-Aziz, may Allah be pleased with him, ruled for two years, and he was considered through them to be a reformer of the second hijri century. He was considered so [...]

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Ramadan Reminder #12 | Islam is a call for mercy and human development

REMINDER #12                 Islam is a call for mercy and human development By Dr Salah Eddine Arkadan* The month of Ramadan has, as with other acts of worship, noble messages which one must renew one’s covenant with. These messages are needed to revive in the soul what has [...]

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Ramadan Reminder #11 | The believers are brothers

REMINDER #11                 The believers are brothers By Dr Iman Ramadan* I write my letter from the Far East, eyes tearful at the state of the helpless Muslims in many countries. Perhaps my words will reach you through this medium, bringing to you the voice and image from the [...]

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Ramadan Reminder #10 | What if people fasted truly?

REMINDER #10                 What if people fasted truly? By Dr Osama Altikriti (Abu Laith)* Fasting is part of the divine prescription for the development of man so that their uprightness may be in accordance with Allah’s will. It is because of this that fasting was ordained in all divine [...]

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Ramadan Reminder #9 | A victory in Ramadan

REMINDER #9                 A victory in Ramadan By Ustatha Zeinab Moustafa (Um Jehad) Ramadan has always been a month in which victories of all sorts have been achieved. From the victory achieved by every person who fasts properly and perfectly, to the victories achieved in Badr, the conquest [...]

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Ramadan Reminder #8 | Ramadan is an opportunity for reflection, review and evaluation

This article was translated from Arabic REMINDER #8                 Ramadan is an opportunity for reflection, review and evaluation By: Ustath Ali Sadreddine Al-Bayanouni (Abu Anas)* {Allah will not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves} Dear brothers and sisters, each of us needs from time to time a [...]

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Ramadan Reminder #7 | Ramadan is upon you

This article was translated from Arabic REMINDER #7                 Ramadan is upon you… By Ustath Zuheir Salim* The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:“Whoever does not give up false speech and acting upon it, Allah has no need of him giving up his food [...]

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