فئة الآرشيفات: Ramadan

The Mid-Sha’ban Night and Practical Preparation for Ramadan

The Mid-Sha’ban Night and Practical Preparation for Ramadan

Introduction: Sha’ban Between Purification and Practice Sha’ban is far more than a mere prelude to Ramadan; it is a critical phase for realigning the spiritual compass before the blessed month begins. Those who fail to comprehend the lessons embedded within this month, or neglect practical preparation, may struggle to maximize the rewards and spiritual opportunities…

Sha‘ban: Hidden Devotion and Fasting as Preparation for Ramadan

Sha‘ban: Hidden Devotion and Fasting as Preparation for Ramadan

Introduction: Sha‘ban Between Heedlessness and Readiness In the spiritual calendar of a believer, months are not merely a succession of days. They are opportunities for recalibration of the heart, refinement of resolve, and elevation of spiritual consciousness. Sha‘ban, positioned between the sacred month of Rajab and the holy month of Ramadan, occupies a unique space,…

Sha‘ban Explained: Preparing the Heart and Soul for Ramadan’s Blessings

Ramadan does not begin with the crescent—it begins with preparation.

A Theological and Spiritual Reading of Sacred Time in Islam Time, in the Islamic worldview, is never neutral. Days and months are not empty containers through which life merely passes; they are divinely selected arenas of testing, refinement, and spiritual disclosure. Among these sacred intervals stands the month of Sha‘ban, occupying a subtle and often…

Rajab: A Conscious Beginning — Preparing the Heart Before Ramadan

Rajab: A Conscious Beginning — Preparing the Heart Before Ramadan

Why the first day of Rajab matters, and how to use it wisely Introduction: Why Does Rajab Still Matter Today? In a fast-paced world like modern England — deadlines, screens, constant noise — sacred time can easily pass unnoticed. Islamic months arrive quietly, without fireworks or public holidays. Yet, in the Islamic calendar, the first…

70 Powerful Daily Supplications from Quran and Sunnah for Every Situation

General Supplications for All Times from the Quran and Sunnah أولاً: الأدعية القرآنية العامة First: General Quranic Supplications من دعاء المؤمنين: From the Supplications of the Believers: من دعاء النبي أيوب عليه السلام: From the Supplication of Prophet Ayyub (Job): من دعاء النبي موسى وزكريا وإبراهيم عليهم السلام: From the Supplications of Prophets Musa (Moses),…

The Last Ten Nights of Ramadan and Laylatul Qadr: Their Virtues and Secrets

Introduction The blessed month of Ramadan is a time of mercy, forgiveness, and freedom from hellfire. Allah, the Most High, has bestowed upon this month special virtues, with the most distinguished being its last ten nights. During these nights, Allah’s mercy descends abundantly, blessings multiply, and within them lies hidden the Night of Decree (Laylatul…

Ramadan Triumphs: A Historic Odyssey of Muslim Faith and Valor

Muslim Victories in the Blessed Month of Ramadan: A Faithful Journey Through History In moments of hardship and distress, when troubles intensify and trials become great, believers seek refuge in their Creator, beseeching Him, hoping for His victory and support. In the blessed month of Ramadan, the month of the Quran, piety, and patience, the…

Top 18+ Mistakes to Avoid in Ramadan

Ramadan is a month of worship and devotion, but there are certain things that should be avoided to ensure that fasting is accepted and fully rewarded. Here is a list of things that should not be done during Ramadan, along with evidence from the Qur’an and Sunnah. 1. Deliberately Breaking the Fast Without a Valid…

Which Is More Important in Ramadan: Memorizing the Quran or Reading It?

IntroductionThe blessed month of Ramadan is a golden opportunity to draw closer to Allah, as rewards are multiplied and the doors of mercy and forgiveness are wide open. Among the greatest acts of worship that Muslims strive to perform during Ramadan are reciting and memorizing the Quran. But which one should take priority: frequent recitation…

How to Memorize the Quran in the Month of Ramadan?

Introduction The month of Ramadan is the month of the Quran, as Allah says: “The month of Ramadan in which was revealed the Quran, a guidance for the people and clear proofs of guidance and criterion.” (Al-Baqarah: 185). It is a great opportunity to memorize the Quran, as good deeds are multiplied, and devotion to…