Ramadan
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What is Ramadan?
Why is Ramadan celebrated and how is it observed?
“Ramadan is the month in which the Qur’an was revealed, as guidance for humanity…so whoever of you witnesses the month should fast it.”
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Muslims therefore celebrate Ramadan by ritually fasting for the entire month in gratitude to God for His final revelation. By restricting the body’s appetites during daylight hours, believers rejuvenate their spirituality, repair their religious conscience, and cultivate their devotion to God. This is the most significant objective of the fast: restoring the centrality of God in our lives.
What is the purpose of fasting in Ramadan?
Ramadan is a period of practicing extra awareness about all the things that could soil our spirituality and fuel the ego that feeds off our catering to its appetites throughout the year. Vices are always forbidden, but we work with even greater dedication to avoid them and excel in devotion, kindness, patience, and forgiveness in Ramadan. Such inner purity is the intended result of fasting.
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As this blessed month begins and we seek Allah’s forgiveness, guidance, and acceptance, there is no better example to turn to than the story of Adam (AS). Adam was inspired with powerful words of forgiveness as he strove to return to Jannah, and to Allah. Join Dr. Omar Suleiman, Sh. Abdullah Oduro, and Dr. Tahir Wyatt as they reflect on Juz 1 of the Qur’an, discussing how the Qur’an is a guidance for mankind, how to ask Allah for guidance, and how to soften your heart and repent for your sins. Chapters: 0:48 – Introduction 📌 5:21 – Dr. Omar […]
Join Dr. Omar Suleiman as he describes the 3 things the Sahabah did in the first days of Ramadan to have a strong start to Ramadan. With these tools at your disposal, make this the best Ramadan in your life so far!
Islam makes certain times and places especially sacred. The Night of Power is one of these times. Learn the significance of Laylatul Qadr and how to seek its reward.
Introduction Fasting Ramadan for the first time as a new Muslim, or a Muslim renewing their practice, can seem like an intimidating task. To many, refraining from food, drink, and intimacy with one’s spouse during daylight hours sounds exhausting and even painful. Fortunately, Ramadan is a communal event involving everyone in the Muslim community. Not only will you have brothers and sisters in Islam to help you, but over time, as your body adjusts to periods of fasting, you will find it becomes easier and easier. This is especially true as you harvest the spiritual fruits of fasting, closeness to Allah, […]
On The Timing and Virtues of the Night of Power: The Heart's Joy in Remembering Laylat al-Qadr by Ibn al-ʿIrāqī
This paper explores the different scholarly opinions on the timing and signs of Laylat al-Qadr with proof from prophetic reports.
Can the Qur'an Be Recited in Different Ways? The Meaning and Wisdom of Qira'at
If the Qur’an is truly one timeless, unchanged book, how can it be read in multiple ways? This article provides a brief account of the origins and canonization of the qirāʾāt.
An Introduction to 'Ulum-al-Qur'an: The Field of Qur'anic Studies
This paper introduces the history and development of ʿUlūm al-Qurʾān, provides a mental map of its major disciplines, highlights its key classical contributions, and gives examples of how this field furnishes a deeper connection to the multi-layered nature of the Qur’anic text.
The Unique Storytelling Style of the Qur’an
In this article, we explore how the Qur’anic style of storytelling is one that, while rather unconventional for some people, is replete with wisdom indicative of its Divine origins.
The Art of Gratitude: Qur'anic Themes on Shukr
Gratitude benefits us in so many more ways than we can imagine. Learn how to express shukr in your own life and reflect on how the Qur’an offers us truly comprehensive guidance in living our most satisfying lives.