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Wednesday 1 October 2008 (30 Ramadan 1429)

Ramadan — Time for celebration

THE month of Ramadan is a special season that signifies much for every Muslim who fasts in the day and volunteers other forms of worship at night. His motive is the great prize of forgiveness of past... Full Story


What the Qur'an Teaches: A book full of wisdom

In the name of God, the Lord of Grace, the Ever Merciful Ya Sin. By the Qur’an, full of wisdom, you are indeed one of God’s messengers, pursuing a straight way. It is a revelation... Full Story


Discourse

Q. Sighting of the new moon to determine the start of lunar months, particularly Ramadan and Shawwal, is a problem in the countries of the Indian subcontinent. This problem often results in the... Full Story




The Discourse

Q. In answering a reader about not fasting in Ramadan because he got married, you said he could consider this as travel from Jeddah to India. This sounds as if you are giving a ruling to fit a case.... Full Story


Ramadan: Motivation for excellence

WHEN we think of the role the Muslim community is required to play on life’s stage, we are bound to feel that constant motivation is needed to enable this community to face up to the challenges... Full Story


What the Qur'an Teachs: An appeal to reason

In the name of God, the Lord of Grace, the Ever Merciful Ya Sin. By the Qur’an, full of wisdom, you are indeed one of God’s messengers, pursuing a straight way. It is a revelation... Full Story


Ramadan: Benefits of night worship

THE special character, which distinguishes the month of Ramadan from the rest of the year is derived from the type of action we do during this month, be they obligatory or voluntary. We have spoken... Full Story


What the Qur'an teaches: The fate of evil designs

In the name of God, the Lord of Grace, the Ever Merciful They swear by God with their most solemn oaths that if a warner should ever come to them, they would follow his guidance better than... Full Story


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