I was travelling with Ibn Shihaab az-Zuhree, and he fasted the day of 'Aashooraa. It was then said to him
Category: Fasting & Ramadan
The four levels of the fast of 'Aashooraa
The fast of 'Aashooraa has four levels. The first level is to fast the 9th, the 10th and the 11th [days of Muharram].
Maximising the reward when fasting six days in Shawwaal
The best of the days of the week on which to fast is Monday and Thursday. So whoever intends to fast the six [fasts] of Shawwaal during them, then for him two virtues are combined.
Important advice for after Ramadhaan
So the Muslim must always be a servant of Allaah and not a servant of Allaah [just] some of the time.
Don't become lethargic during the last ten of Ramadhaan
It is befitting for the worshiper not to become lethargic, because some of the people begin Ramadhaan with energy, and then become lethargic. No!
For those who desire a righteous heart
May Allaah grant you goodness. It has been narrated that al-Ashtar once entered upon 'Ali ibn Abi Taalib رضي الله عنه – after part of the night had passed – while he was standing in prayer.
Appreciate the virtues of Ramadhaan
Some of the people do not know [the true value of] Ramadhaan except that it is [for them] to sleep during the day, and be awake at night engaged in idle chat and gossip, as well as watching - in this...
Beware the thieves of Ramadhaan
And I say to the brothers, there are thieves in the month of Ramadhaan – thieves who steal your fasting, who steal your rewards and good deeds.
A third of Ramadhaan has already passed
On this night, the night of Sunday 11th of the blessed month of Ramadhaan, [of the] year 1420 (December 19th 1999). Tonight is the night of Sunday, [which is] the first day of the week.
The fasting Muslim should know
So the fasting person should know that he is in a great season like no other, and this season the smart one is careful to ensure that he benefits from it by reciting the Book of Allaah ﷻ , and...