Fasting (Sawm) carries a two-fold meaning - two seemingly opposing definitions combined into a single word. And sawm, as described in the Qur'an and the hadith, simultaneously fulfills both of these definitions. The primary meaning is to hold back, to refrain from, to abstain - the further meaning is to rise beyond, to move past former limits.…

At this time when we experience occasions, of much sorrow and some contentment, we sense the promise in the advent of Ramadan, the month of mercy and forgiveness. In the climate of this month of light, we feel both spring and autumn at the same time in our inner worlds, seasons of lovely expectations and longing.



With their profound, spiritual breezes, every sound and breath of…

“Obey Allah and Allah will reward you.”



“If you are shameless, you would do as you wish.” 



“Make sure your food is good (halaal and bought with halaal earnings), and you will be one whose prayers are answered.” 



“Follow up a bad deed with a good deed, to waive it out.” 



“Mix with people with a good attitude.”



“Fear Allah wherever you may be.” 



"Whatever you imagine in your…

“And be steadfast in prayer and pay zakaat and bow down with those who bow down”.

Explanation:

The Holy Prophet (PBUH) said “there are five things upon them the foundation of Islam has been kept. There is no God but Allah, to pray, to spend out the wealth (zakat)and to perform hajj,to fast roza in the blessed month of…