Ramadaan and Ahadees- Saying of the Holy Prophet [Sallal Laahu Alaieh Wa Sallam]

Every act of goodness is rewarded. Rewards are given based on the sincerity of the intention. Fasting is the only worship about which Allaah Kareem has said that He Himself is the reward for it. This means that one develops such a close relationship with Almighty Allaah that Allaah Kareem Himself becomes the helper.

The Holy Prophet, [peace be upon him], said: "Allaah, the Lord of Honor and glory says: All other deeds of man are for himself, but his fasting is purely for Me and I shall reward him for it.

Fiqh of fasting Ramzan kareem.

 Q.3: What objective of fast has been expounded by the Holy Quraan?

A. The Holy Quraan has expounded the aims and objectives of the fast in three brief sentences:

1. That the believers should praise His (Allaah's) "Kibriyaai" (Magnificence, Grandeur) and "Azmat" (Greatness).

2. Be thankful to Him (Allaah Kareem) on receiving Divine guidance that He lifted up the mankind to the height of "Rif at-o-'Izzat" (eminence and honour) from the depth of ignominy and disgrace.

3. That the believers may eschew evil deeds and "Taqvaa" (fear of Allaah Almighty, piety) may develop in them.

"Taqvaa" is a particular state of the heart which, when attained to, prevents one from evil deeds and sins and he becomes a voracious doer of virtues. This is the very object of fast that such an excellence should develop in a human being. In other words, it may be said that the fast inculcates "fear of Allaah" in human being whereby he controls his "Nafs" (self) and thus the deference and greatness of the command of Allaah Kareem gets embedded in his heart defeating all other temptations. Once the command of Allaah Almighty got into the heart of a believer he would definitely give up his unlawful, illegitimate and evil habits and would never dare commit sins. This moral glory is called "Taqvaa".

Ramadan :The month of Blessings

Eid an ocassion of happiness and care 2016

The concept of Eid is attached with happiness and happiness comes from success.  Success is not what we declare as success.  Success is in fact that which Allaah Ta’aalaa states is success.

The count of days of the month of Ramadaan, are completing. Laielatul Jaa’izah (first new moon of the night of Shawwaal) is coming.

Did we make Allaah Taa’aalaa Jalla Shaanuhu and the holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaiehi Wa Sallam) happy?

Are our respected parents happy with us?

Have we fulfilled our duties related to religion (Ieemaani), family (khaandaani), humanity (Insaani) and morality (Akhlaaqi)?

In this holy month of Ramadaan, the blessed guest of Allaah Kareem, did we work hard to make ourselves worth of salvation (maghfirat)?

What is happiness?

How do we get happiness?

We are lost in the crowd, we have lost our language (zabaan), tradition (tahzeeb), culture (saqaafat), values(aqdaar) and customs (riwaayaat), infact we have lost our identity. We have turned our faces away from our culture.

Do we really deserve to celebrate any kind of happiness?

But still the doors of repentance (taubah) has not closed on us, we should not lose hope in Allaah Kareem’s countless blessings.

Yes! We have to make this promise that the training (tarbiyyat), piety (taqwaa), cleanliness (tazkiyyah) and goodness (naykee) we have gained in the month of Ramadaan, we have to continue this throughout the year and also we will spend our lives in pleasing Allaah Kareem and the beloved holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaiehi Wa Sallam).

We sincerely hope that our Rabb e Kareem will not look at our sins but with HIS blessings HE  will not disappoint us, and surely will reward us.

Without a doubt, it is Eid for him whom Allaah Kareem rewards.

Allaah Kareem made us the follower of Rasool e Kareem (Sallal Laahu Alaiehi Wa Sallam), and honored us with the title of ‘the best nation’ (Khaier ul Umam). In the name of the holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu Alaiehi Wa Sallam) may HE bestow on us the real happiness of Eid.

Before greeting you on this occasion of Eid ul Fitr, I Kaukab Noorani Okarvi (Ghufira Lahu)  most humble, nothing more than a speck of dust would like to ask for forgiveness for all my mistakes and shortcomings in my attitude.

Allaah Kareem bless you with real Eid and real happiness.

EID MUBAARAK!

Kaukab Noorani Okarvi

Ramadaan & Ahadees-The First Ashraah-

Eid Mubaarak Eid ul Fitr

Eid ul Fitr - We should not forget them our fellow Muslim families. How will they be celebrating this year?

We should not forget them our fellow Muslim families. How will they be celebrating this year? The people of Palestine Chechnya, Kashmir, Afghanistan and all those who lost their loved one due to terrorists attacks all over the world and people  who suffer throughout the year due to injustice.

These people are probably the last ones on our minds as we rush to finish our last minute gift shopping, pick out our outfit or decorate the house for the special occasion. While much of Eid is focused on how to make the holiday happy and special, especially for our children, we cannot neglect to share the pain of others on this day.

These are the people for whom Eid will mean settling into a refugee camp not decorating their homes. For thousands of them, Eid will mean trying desperately to find food for the day, not preparing a special meal for the family.

Also, don't forget to make Dua as an individual on Eid day, thanking Allaah Kareem for His blessings while praying for people suffering everywhere. Another way of sharing the pain and trying to help is by arranging to send gifts and sweets. Some relief organizations have programs in place to provide orphans, for instance, with new clothes, a gift and sweets on Eid day.

HazratAli- 21ST Ramadaan-Youm e Shahaada- Hazrat Alee-[Radiyal Laahu Anhu]

HazratAli- 21ST Ramadaan-Youm e Shahaada- Hazrat Alee-[Radiyal Laahu Anhu]

WHAT is Salaat ut Tasbeeh?

For forgiveness of All Sins

Benefits of Salaat-Ut-Tasbeeh

Our Beloved Prophet Muhammed [Sallal Laahu Alaieh Wa Sallam]said to his uncle Hazrat Saiyyidinah Abbaas (may Allaah be pleased with him) Oh uncle shall I not give you Shall I not grant you Shall I not award you Shall I not do mercy on you When you do 10 things Allaah will forgive your sins: of the future and of the past; new and old; those you have forgotten and those you did knowingly; big and small; hidden and revealed.

He explained and taught the way to pray Salaat ut Tasbeeh and then said if you can pray this salaat once a day, if you can not pray once a day then every Friday, and even if this is not possible then once a month and even if this is not possible then once a year and even if this is not possible then at least once in a lifetime.

Hazrat Aaishah Siddeeqah [Radiyal Laahu 'Anhaa] 17th Ramadan

Pubished in The Express Tribune, July 16th, 2014.

MODEL FOR MANKIND

Hazrat Allaamah Kaukab Noorani Okarvi said that the wives of the Holy Prophet

 [Sallal Laahu Alaieh Wa Sallam]

 especially Hazrat Aaishah Siddeeqah

[Radiyal Laahu 'Anhaa]

are widely recognized as sources of Religious

learning and Inspiration for the whole Ummah.

Speaking at a program on Express News, Allaamah Saahib pointed out that 2,200 Ahadees have been cited  by Hazrat Aaishah Siddeeqah

[Radiyal Laahu 'Anhaa], and that she is also

honored with 17 verses of Holy Quraan, which were revealed to glorify her character. Hazrat paid rich tribute to Hazrat Aaishah Siddeeqah

[Radiyal Laahu 'Anhaa]-

on her death anniversary and said that she holds a distinct place of honor among other wives of Holy Prophet Muhammad

[Sallal Laahu Alaieh Wa Sallam].

Hazrat was of the view that, “Hazrat Aaishah Siddeeqah

[Radiyal Laahu 'Anhaa]

holds an exemplary character, and the Women should follow her teachings.” She is symbol of Knowledge, character and faithfulness  for all mankind, he added.

Ramadaan kareem

Eid Mubarik Eid ul Fitr 2016

Eid Mubarik Eid ul Fitr 2016

WHO ARE THE RECIPIENTS OF ZAKAAT?

Zakaat is spent on eight groups of people, as mentioned in the Qur’aan:

إِنَّمَا الصَّدَقَاتُ لِلْفُقَرَاءِ وَالْمَسَاكِينِ وَالْعَامِلِينَ عَلَيْهَا وَالْمُؤَلَّفَةِ قُلُوبُهُمْ وَفِي الرِّقَابِ وَالْغَارِمِينَ وَفِي سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ وَابْنِ السَّبِيلِ ۖ فَرِيضَةً مِنَ اللَّهِ ۗ وَاللَّهُ عَلِيمٌ حَكِيمٌ

“As-Sadaqaat (here it means Zakaat) is only for the Fuqaraa ‘(poor), and Al Masaakeen (the needy who do not beg) and those employed to collect (the funds); and to attract the hearts of those who have been inclined (towards Islaam); and to free the captives; and for those in debt; and for Allaah’s cause and for those fighting in a battle for the cause of Islaam, and for the wayfarer (a traveler who is cut off from everything); a duty imposed by Allaah. And Allaah is All-Knower, All-Wise.” Quraan Al Kareem

Fiqh of Fasting

Q-WHAT ARE THE CONDITIONS IN WHICH ONE CAN FORGO FASTING?

A. One can forgo fasting in the following conditions without incurring a sin:

Journey, pregnancy, nursing of a child, severe sickness, old age, fear of being killed, duress, fear of loss of the senses and "Jihaad" (religious war, Holy crusade).

Ramadaan & Ahadees-FASTING -Believers Reward

  

Ramadaan and Ahadees

Saying of our Beloved Prophet Muhammad [Sallal Laahu Alaieh Wa Sallam]

If people had known the reality of Ramadaan, my (Prophet's) Ummat would wish that the whole year may be Ramadaan.

Watch Allaamah Kaukab Noorani Okarvi live on PTV 11:00 to 11:30 -Rahmatoun ki Raat-

Fiqh of fasting : The Intention of fast

INTENTION OF FAST

Q.1: What is meant by intention of fast?

A. "Neeyat" means to have firm intention of offering prayer in the heart. Expression of words by the tongue is not essential but desirable to harmonize the intention of the tongue with the heart. So is the case with the intention (Neeyat) of fasts.

Q.2: What is the wording of Neeyat?

A. If one makes "Neeyat" (intention) of fast during the night he should say:

I intended for the sake of Allaah that I will observe obligatory fast of this Ramadaan tomorrow

Adding "Inshaa Allaah Ta'aalaa" to the wording of Neeyat is desirable act provided that it is done with the intention of seeking Almighty Allaah's help and grace. Neeyat must be firm. If wavering, fast will not be deemed to have been observed.

Q.3: What time should Neeyat be made?

A. The time for Neeyat of obligatory fasts of Ramadaan, "Nazar Mo'aie-yan" and "Nafil" fasts begins at the sunset and lasts till the sun reaches meridian Shar'ee i.e. one should form Neeyat (intention) of fast at least 39 minutes and at most 48 minutes before "Zawaal" (decline of the sun). The intention of these three kinds of fasts can also be made in the day but it is commendable to do so during the night.