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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Spotlight
In the last 10 nights of Ramadan, Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Yaser Birjas reflect on the book “The Disease and Its Cure” by Imam Ibn al-Qayyim.
Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro are back with a brand new season of Qur’an 30 for 30! This time, they’re stepping away from virtual meetings and setting the stage up for an interactive experience that the whole family can enjoy. Join them and a surprise guest every day this Ramadan as they extract new perspectives and gems from the Qur’an.
How could Allah, the Most Compassionate and Merciful, allow the unleash evil upon innocent and defenseless people? Read how In Sūrat al-Burūj, Allah ﷻ directly addresses the reality of genocide.
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.
Sh. Suleiman Hani shares 10 timeless du’as for the last ten nights of Ramadan that we should incorporate into our nightly worship before Ramadan slips away. Each du’a includes the Arabic, transliteration, and translation so everyone can benefit! Includes du’as for: ForgivenessSincerity and pietyBeneficial knowledgeHappinessand much more! Tap on the button to download.
A lot of us grow up with fairy tales about magical encounters, butterflies, perfect fantasies, and happy endings. But is there such a thing as true love and soulmates in Islam? What does Islam say about love? The Seerah is full of stories about marriage and love that are timelessly relatable, and speak of all types of fates. Because just like rizq, romantic love is also decreed by Allah, and what Al-Wadud writes for you of love is more perfect for you than anything you could ever desire.
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.
