Common mistakes in Ramadaan

1. Drinking Milkshakes made with syrups etc on a daily basis – Why: It contains high amounts of sugar, additives and colourants – Solution: If you have to, drink it twice a week maximum 2. Drinking large amounts of water…
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Meaning of Lailatul Qadr

Literally translated Laylatul Qadr means the “the night of power.” The night itself is great because a great book (the Quran) was revealed by a great angel (Jibraeel) to a great prophet (Muhammad Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) for a great nation…
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The Signs of the Night of Qadr

The Messenger of ALLAH (SWT) described the morning of the night of Qadr so that the muslims can know which night it is. Ubayy (R) said : ‘On the morning of the night of Qadr the sun would rise without…
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Some special prayers and Zikr for Laitul Qadr

1. Seeking Forgiveness. Hazrat Aa’ishah radhiyallahu anhaa asked the Prophet sallalahu alayhi wasallam that if she happened to get the night sublime what prayer should she say. The Prophet sallalahu alayhi wasallam replied that she should say the following prayer…
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I’TIKAAF – seclusion in the masjid

The meaning of ‘I’tikaaf’ is to seclude oneself in the Mosque, with the express intention (Niyyat)of ‘I’tikaaf’. According to the Hanafi school of thought, this may be of three different types: a) Waajib I’tikaaf (Obligatory I’tikaaf) I’tikaaf becomes compulsory when…
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When is Lailatul Qadr?

The Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “Whoever prays on Laylat al-Qadr out of faith and sincerity, shall have all their past sins forgiven.” [Bukhari and Muslim, from Abu Hurayra (Allah be pleased with him)] The…
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The Excellence of Lailatul-Qadr

Its excellence is great, since in this night the Noble Qur’aan was sent down, which leads one who clings to it, to the path of honour and nobility, and raises him to the summit of distinction and everlasting life. The…
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About the night of power

The month of Ramadaan has been singled out for special worship (`Ibadat) and exclusive favours. It is a month unlike other months. One reason for this, as defined by the Qur’an, is because the Holy Qur’an was revealed in this…
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