7 Deeds for Ramadan
With the mercy of Allah, the month of Ramadan is upon us once again. This great month is considered the “peak season” for a believer. The abundant mercy,…
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Which Group Are You From?
Spiritually, in this world as well as the next, there will always only be three kinds of people: the very good ones, the very bad ones and those…
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What We Need to Know About the Six Fasts of Shawwal
As Ramadan departs, we all are encouraged to extend the momentum by observing the six fasts of Shawwal. The famous Hadith in Sahih Muslim states: “Whoever observes the…
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The Challenge After Ramadan
Here is a talk delivered by my beloved father, Shaykhul Hadith, Moulana Haroon Abasoomar (rahimahullah) on the real challenge of maintaining what was achieved during Ramadan. Download here
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Reciting & Listening to the Quran in Ramadan
Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) narrates that: “Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) was the most generous of all the people, and he would peak in generosity during Ramadan…
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‘Allamah Binnory’s (rahimahullah) Ramadan
One of ‘Allamah Binnory’s students writes: In the Mubarak month of Ramadan Moulana Muhammad Yusuf Binnory (rahimahullah) used to become the embodiment of worship. He would keep fast…
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What to Avoid Whilst Fasting During Ramadan
Listen to a two series talk delivered by my beloved father, Shaykhul Hadith, Moulana Haroon Abasoomar (rahimahullah) on the topic of actions to avoid during the fasts. Part…
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The Importance and Benefits of 20 Rak’ahs of Tarawih
Tarawih Salah is Sunnah Muakkadah (an emphasised Sunnah). One who discards it deliberately and repeatedly becomes sinful. Tarawih in Ramadan was established by Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) himself.…
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Advices for Those Sitting in I’tikaf
This lecture of mine, has important advices for those who intend to sit in i’tikaf. Download it here
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Avail Yourself for the Last Ten Days of Ramadan
We find ourselves at the beginning of the last ten days (nights) of the month of Ramadan. Allah has special times to emit His special mercies. Continue throughout…
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Ramadan, a Season to Draw Near to Allah Ta’ala
This is a series of lectures on the Month of Ramadan by my beloved father, Shaykhul Hadith, Moulana Haroon Abasoomar. This mubarak month comes to us wherever we…
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Tarawih; 20 Rak’ahs. No Less!
The following article was written by myself and edited plus published by www.deoband.org a few years ago. May Allah Ta’ala use to guide us all. Amin. In the…
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Ramadan; a Divine Opportunity for Our Reformation
‘Allamah Muhammad Yusuf Al Binnory (rahimahullah) writes: “From the beginning of time, Allah Ta’ala selected the month of Ramadan as the season for abundant blessings and divine light…
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When to Discharge the Sadaqatul Fitr
There are several Hadiths that encourage discharging the sadaqatul fitr before the Eid salah. Imam Bukhariy (rahimahullah) has included the following chapter in his famous book; Sahih Bukhariy:…
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Ramadan Recitals
The month of Ramadan, in addition to being known as the “month of the Quran” is also the “month of du’a” There are several du’as that pertain to…
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The Treasure of the Night
It was the advice of Nabiy Sulayman’s (alayhis salam) Mother, “O my son! Do not spend much time sleeping at night, because this causes a person to become…
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How to Clean The Heart
The sin of malice and discord is serious. Even on auspicious occasions despite Allah’s abundant mercy, we always find one particular class of people that are deprived; those who…
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Du’a When Ramadan Arrives
Sayyiduna ‘Ubadah ibn Samit (radiyallahu’anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) used to teach the Sahabah (radiyallahu’anhum) the following du’a when the blessed month of Ramadan would arrive:…
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At The Approach of Rajab and Sha’ban
With the sighting of the crescent of Rajab, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) would anticipate and begin preparations for the month of Ramadan. This is two months in…
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Mustahabb (Rewardable) Fasts of the Year
Besides the fard (obligatory) fast of Ramadan, there are various Nafl (optional) fasts that Nabiy (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) kept throughout the year. We too can make an intention…
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Death on a Friday or in Ramadan
There is a common belief that one who passes away during blessed days or months is saved from the punishment of the grave. The following discussion supports this.
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