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 *Alternative i‘tikāf* [[--6th Outing--]] ------------------ Pay Your Zakatul-Fitr بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Ibn ’Abbas (ra) narrated, ‘The Messenger of Allah (pbuh) enjoined Zakat ul-fitr on the one who fasts (i.e. fasted during the month of Ramadan) to purify him from any indecent act or speech and for the purpose of providing food for the needy. It is accepted as Zakah for the person who pays it before the Eid prayer and it is Sadaqah (i.e. voluntary charity) for the person who pays it after the Eid prayer.’ 📚 (Abu Dawud) Now, *When should zakatul fitr be paid?* Zakatul-Fitr is only Wajib (Compulsory) for a particular period of time. Evidence: Ibn Abbas reported that: “The Prophet (pbuh) made Zakatul-Fitr compulsory so that those who fasted may be purified of their idle deeds and shameful talk (committed during Ramadan) and so that the poor may be fed. Whoever gives it before Salah (Eid Prayer) will have it accepted as Zakah, while he who gives it after the Salah has given Sadaqat...

 DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER. Yaum al-ithnayn, 20th day of Ramadhan, 1447AH, Monday, 9th March, 2026. *_TAFSEER OF SUURAH AD-DUHA (سورة الضحى), QUR’AN 93, WITH SOME PRACTICAL LESSONS FOR DAILY LIFE continues_*. BismilLah. Let's continue with our Qur’an studies from yesterday's reminder; Verse 4️⃣  وَلَلْآخِرَةُ خَيْرٌ لَّكَ مِنَ الْأُولَىٰ “And surely the Hereafter is better for you than the present life.” ALLAH Azzawajal reminds the Prophet ﷺ that the best reward is yet to come. This world is temporary, while the Akhirah is eternal. For believers, the true success is pleasing ALLAH Azzawajal and attaining Paradise. Practical Lessons: Ramadan trains us to focus on the Akhirah rather than worldly pleasures. Sacrifices we make while fasting are small compared to the reward in the Hereafter. Always prioritize actions that benefit your Akhirah. Verse 5️⃣  وَلَسَوْفَ يُعْطِيكَ رَبُّكَ فَتَرْضَىٰ “And your Lord will soon give you so much that you will be pleased.” ALLAH Azzawajal pr...

 FAJR REMINDER: THE TIME IS NEAR! By: Umm Affān Ramaḍān 20, 1447 (9-March-2026) It is time to abandon worldly activities and engage in I’tikāf, which involves secluding oneself in a Masjid where Jumu’ah prayer is observed and dedicating oneself more to the worship of Allāh during the last ten days of Ramaḍān. Ā'ishah (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anha) reported that the Prophet (ﷺ) would perform I’tikāf at the Masjid during these last ten nights of Ramaḍān until Allāh Almighty caused him to pass away. After his passing, his wives continued this practice. [Ṣaḥīḥ al-Buḫārī 2026, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1172] I’tikāf is thus a Sunnah of the Prophet (ﷺ) and is quite different from Khalwa, which is considered a heretical innovation in Islām. Like all acts of worship, I’tikāf should be performed solely for the Sake of Allāh, seeking His Closeness and not for the admiration of others. Therefore, having a good intention is crucial. Eesā (‘Alayhi Salām) remarked: “(The man most devoted to Allāh is) he who labor...

 DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER. Yaumul ahad, 19th day of Ramadhan, 1447AH, Sunday, 8th March, 2026. *_TAFSEER OF SUURAH AD-DUHA (سورة الضحى), QUR’AN 93, WITH SOME PRACTICAL LESSONS FOR DAILY LIFE continues_*. BismilLah. Let's continue with our Qur’an studies from yesterday's reminder; Verse 2️⃣  وَاللَّيْلِ إِذَا سَجَىٰ “And by the night when it grows still.” ALLAH Azzawajal also swears by the calmness of the night. Night represents stillness, reflection, and rest. Together, these two oaths (morning and night) show the balance of life: brightness and darkness, ease and difficulty. Practical Lessons: Life has ups and downs, and both are part of ALLAH’S wisdom. The quiet nights of Ramadan (Tahajjud, Qiyam, Laylatul Qadr) are moments when hearts reconnect with ALLAH Azzawajal. Use the calm of the night to make sincere du'a and reflect on your life. Verse 3️⃣  مَا وَدَّعَكَ رَبُّكَ وَمَا قَلَىٰ “Your Lord has not forsaken you, nor has HE become displeased.” ALLAH  Azzawajal dir...

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 *Alternative i‘tikāf* [[--7th Outing--]] ------------------ *Pay Your Zakatul-Fitr* بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم The last of all acts of worships in the month of Ramadan is Zakat al-Fitr, or the Zakat of Breaking the Fast of Ramadan. It also carries the name of Zakat-Al-Badan (The body tax) or Zakat-Al-Ra’s (The head tax). And this Zakat is established mainly to cleanse a Muslim individual from any MINOR shortcomings or MINOR mischief conducted during the month of Ramadan *(Excluding major shirk)*. The head of household can also pay zakat al-Fitr for their dependants such as children, servants and any dependent relatives. Scholars say any type of food that is common in a particular region can be given for fitr, (e.g. rice, corn, millet, wheat, flour, ground, etc). And, If you eat rice more in your house and you can afford giving rice for zakatul fitr, pls don't give maize 🌽. Yes. Give rice: Al-Baqarah 2:267 يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوٓا۟ أَنفِقُوا۟ مِن طَيِّبَٰتِ مَا كَسَبْتُمْ وَم...

*Alternative i‘tikāf* [[--6th Outing--]] ------------------ *Digest this if you can't perform i‘tikāf:* بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم *The signs by which Lailatul Qadr is known:* The first sign: Ubay Ibn Ka’ab said that the Prophet (Peace be upon him) announced that one of its signs was that when the sun rose on the following morning, it had no visible rays.” 📚[Muslim] The second sign: Ibn Abbas narrated by Ibn Khuzaimah, and by al-Tayalisi in his Musnad, with a Sahih isnad, that the Prophet (Peace be upon him) said: “Lailatul Qadr is a pleasant night, neither hot nor cold, and the following day the sun rises red and weak.” 📚[See Sahih Ibn Khuzaimah and Musnad of al-Tayalisi] The third sign: Wathilah Ibn al-Asqa said that the Prophet (Peace be upon him) said: “Lailatul Qadr is a bright night, neither hot nor cold, in which no meteors are seen.” 📚[Narrated by al-Tabarani in al-Kabir also See Majma’ al-Zawa’id and Musnad of Imam Ahmad] These three Sahih Ahadith explain the signs which in...

 DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER. Yaum As-sabt, 18th day of Ramadhan, 1447AH, Saturday, 7th March, 2026. *_TAFSEER OF SUURAH AD-DUHA (سورة الضحى), QUR’AN 93, WITH SOME PRACTICAL LESSONS FOR DAILY LIFE_*. BismilLah. Suurah Ad-Duha was revealed to comfort the Prophet Muhammad sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam during a time when revelation paused for a short period. Some disbelievers mocked him saying that his Lord had abandoned him. ALLAH Azzawajal revealed this beautiful suurah to reassure the Prophet ﷺ that HE had not abandoned him, and that better days were coming. This suurah is filled with hope, reassurance, gratitude, and compassion for us too.  1️⃣ Verse 1 وَالضُّحَىٰ Meaning “By the morning, brightness.” ALLAH Azzawajal begins the suurah with an oath by the morning light (Duha) — the time after sunrise when the world becomes bright.  In the Qur’an, when ALLAH Azzawajal swears by something in creation, it highlights its significance. Morning light symbolizes hope, renewal, and the...

FAJR REMINDER: THE PRINCESS OF BANU AL-MUSTALIQ By: Umm Affān Ramaḍān 18, 1447 (7-March-2026) In our mothers—the wives of the Prophet (ﷺ)—we find exemplary figures to emulate. This morning, let us discuss one of them.  Who is she? She is Jawayriyah Bint Al-Ḥārith Ibn Abī Dharār Al-Mustaliqiyyah (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anha). It has been reported that the Prophet (ﷺ) renamed her Juwayriyah, replacing the name Barrah (meaning righteous) that her father originally gave her. This was due to his disapproval of self-praise. Her father, Al-Ḥārith, was the chief of Banu Al-Mustaliq. Our mother, Juwayriyah, was an exceptionally beautiful princess—elegant, strong, and renowned. Among women, she was one of the most beautiful. Our mother, Ā’ishah (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anha), felt jealousy over her beauty, which led her to restrict Juwayriyah from seeing the Prophet (ﷺ). The Banu Al-Mustaliq was a tribe that obstinately clung to ignorance and paganism. Instigated by the Quraysh, they conspired to attack the Musl...

 FAJR REMINDER: A DOUBLE BLESSING! By: Umm Affān Ramaḍān 17, 1447 (6-March-2026) We express our sincere gratitude to Allāh for allowing us to witness another Yawm ul-Jumu’ah (Friday) during this year’s Ramaḍān. Friday is undoubtedly the most virtuous of our days, and experiencing it in Ramaḍān is a double blessing. What about those who overlook this significant opportunity? ‘Umar Ibn al-Khaṭṭāb reported that the Messenger of Allāh (ﷺ) said, “Whoever hears the announcement of Friday prayer and he does not come, then he hears it again and does not come, then he hears it again and does not come, Allāh will place a seal over his heart and turn his heart into the heart of a hypocrite.” [Shu’ab al-Īmān 2753] In another narration, Ibn ‘Umar reported that the Prophet (ﷺ), while on his wooden pulpit, said: “People need to stop neglecting the Friday prayers, lest Allāh place a seal over their hearts and then they become heedless.” [Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 865] Subḥānallāh! For those who neglect th...

 DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER. Yaumul Jumuat, 17th day of Ramadhan, 1447AH, Friday, 6th March, 2026. *_ SOME PRACTICAL LESSONS FOR DAILY LIFE FROM SUURAH ASH-SHARH (QUR’AN 94) _*. BismilLah. Alhamdulillah for granting us the opportunity to be part of this blessed day in this blessed month.  Let's continue with our studies of this beautiful suurah with the following practical Lessons for Our Daily Life.  🌿 1. Our hardship is not permanent. If ALLAH Azzawajal promised ease, it’s coming even if you can’t see it yet. 🌿 2. Sin creates heaviness. Tawbah creates relief. Use Ramadan to drop spiritual weight. 🌿 3. Keep moving after finishing good deeds. Don’t let worship end at Taraweeh. Continue privately. 🌿 4. Tie your heart to ALLAH Azzawajal, not outcomes. People may disappoint you. ALLAH Azzawajal never does. 🌿 5. Repeat “With hardship comes ease” when overwhelmed. Make it your Ramadan affirmation. Deep Reflection Question: What burden are you carrying right now? Now imagine A...

 *Alternative i‘tikāf* [[--5th Outing--]] ------------------ *Digest this if you can't perform i‘tikāf:* بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Muslims all over the world follow the example of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) by spending the last ten nights of Ramadan awake late into the night, worshipping Allah by praying and reading the Qur’an, whether at home or in their Mosque. As Muslims, we believe that Lailatul-Qadr is the best time to ask for forgiveness, although staying up late and worshiping during the other nine final nights of Ramadan is understood to bring immense spiritual rewards and benefits (Getting Your Sins Wiped Out). Evidence: Abu Hurairah quoted Allah’s Messenger as saying: “Whoever stands (in prayer) in Laylatul Qadr while nourishing his faith with self-evaluation, expecting reward from Allah, will have all of his previous sins forgiven.” 📚[Narrated by Bukhari and Muslim). *Points to note:* (1) Do the standing in night to please ONLY ALLAH (swt). (2) If you can not...

 *Alternative i‘tikāf* [[--4th Outing--]] ------------------ *Digest this if you can't perform i‘tikāf:* بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم The best Du'a to be said countless times everyday anytime in these days - (with or without ablution), while in menses, while walking, driving, sitting, cleaning the house, inside or outside swalah is the Du'a Nana Aisha (r.a.) thought us.   ((اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عُفُوٌّ كَرِيمٌ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي)) "O Allah, You are Forgiving and Generous, and you love forgiveness, so forgive me.'” 📚[Narrated by Imam Ahmad, al-Tirmidhi and Ibn Majah. Its isnad is Sahih] Now, Majority of Muslims love to perform i‘tikāf (total seclusion inside the masjid) in the last 10 DAYS of Ramadan BUT certain genuine reasons could not allowed them.. There's nothing to worry about because there's alternative to harvesting all the goodies shared to you. Now, Another thing you can do on the last 10 night of Ramadan (if you are not performing itikaaf: ...