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The Blessings of Soorah Al-Baqaraah…
Soorah Al-Baqaraah is the longest Soorah of the Qur’aan and the Prophet Muhammad [Sallal Laahu Alaieh Wa Sallam] highlighted many of its benefits in general and some of its specific benefits. For example, the Prophet [Sallal Laahu Alaieh Wa Sallam] told us that its recitation in a house keeps the Shaietaan away. Hazrat Abu Hurairaah [Radiyal Laah Anhu] reports that Rasoolul Laah [Sallal Laahu Alaieh Wa Sallam] said: “Do not make your houses like graves, for the Shaietaan runs away from a house in which Soorah al-Baqaraah is recited”
PART 1
AL BAQARAAH (THE COW)
Alif-Laam-Meem. (Alphabets of the Arabic language; Allaah [Ta’aalaa] and to whomever He reveals, know their precise meanings.)
This is the exalted Book (the Qur’aan), in which there is no place for doubt; a guidance for the pious.
Those who believe without seeing (the hidden), and keep the (obligatory) prayer established, and spend in Our cause from what We have bestowed upon them.
And who believe in this (Qur’aan) which has been sent down upon you, O beloved Prophet, (Muhammad - Peace and blessings be upon him) and what was sent down before you; and are certain of the Hereafter.
It is they who are on guidance from their Lord; and they are the successful.
Quraan-Kanzul Ieemaan
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
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.
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.
Ramadaan and Ahadees
Our Beloved Prophet Muhammad [Sallal Laahu Alaieh Wa Sallam] have said..
There are eight gates of Paradise and one of those is called "Raiyaan". The believers who observe fasts will enter into paradise from this gate.
Fiqh of fasting Ramzan kareem.
Q.2: What is the importance of fast in Islaam?
Ans. The importance of "Saum" (fast) can be gauged from the fact that:
1. It is the fourth of five pillars of Islaam.
2. Fasts help maintain health and develop the body well.
3. Fasts cleanse and purify the heart, mind and soul.
4. Fasts acquaint the rich with the plight of the poor.
5. Fasts help promote equality among community members by bringing the well-to-do and poor at par.
6. Fasts firm up spiritual strength and weaken carnal forces.
7. Fasts help one become used to difficulties and hardships.
8. Fasts provide one with forbearance, patience and endurance against hunger and thirst.
9. Fasts provide mental and spiritual concentration and peace.
10. Fasts serve as sentinel against evils and sins.
11. Fasts inspire Islamic spirit and zeal to do virtuous deeds.
12. Observance of fast is a secret and quiet worship which is free from show and hypocrisy.
13. Fast is an effective source of warding off calamities and disasters.
There are many other benefits and advantages of fasts as defined by Quraan-o-Hadees.
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