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Exclusive Sunnan for the Last Ten Nights(15)
This is a translation from Al-Hafidh ibn Rajab al-Hanbali (rahimahullah) who listed five specific Sunnan from the Prophet (sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam) in relation to the last ten nights of Ramadan. Link to all Ramadan 2010 posts Bismillah Of these specific Sunnan (plural of sunnah): 1) Staying up at night. A’isha (radi Allahu anha) [...]
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Feeling Euphoric during the Month of Ramadan
As we are striving to increase deposits in our spiritual bank accounts by doing a plethora of righteous deeds, we become aware of the personal strength and respect that we are acquiring. This strength is derived from withstanding the numerous temptations we are faced with each day. We are empowered by choosing righteousness over heedlessness and in not succumbing to our physiological needs.
Seeking Jannah: Inspiration from the Full Moon
Every month, the full moon brightly adorns the night sky with a resplendent glow. At first glance, we recall that its fullness signifies the middle of the lunar month. Pondering over the beauty of this creation is one thing, but a slightly longer gaze may also remind us of some ahadeeth of the Prophet (sallaAllahu alayhe wasallam), wherein esteemed virtues are compared to the full moon.
Creating Ramadan Traditions
Now that I am living in Northern California in a community made up primarily of converts to Islam, I am rediscovering the power of having traditions which children can look forward to and depend upon year after year. I have been fortunate in that I have been able to benefit from the creativity in my new friends who are eager to create Ramadan traditions that will attract and hold their children (who they fear may be lured by the competing sparkle and brilliance of Christmas festivities they witness in their own non-Muslim family members’ homes).
