AbdurRahman

 FAJR REMINDER: THE FAST OF RAMAḌĀN  By: Umm Affān Sha'bān 27, 1447 (15-February-2026) Dear brethren, the month of Forgiveness is fast approaching. One of the most effective ways to attain this forgiveness is through fasting—abstaining from food and other desires from dawn until dusk solely for the Sake of Allāh. Abū Hurayrah (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anhu) narrated that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: "Whoever fasts the month of Ramaḍān due to faith and seeking reward, his previous sins will be forgiven.” [Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 1901, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 760] This Ḥadīth illustrates that to secure forgiveness for our sins, we need to fast during the month of Ramaḍān with a firm belief in Allāh, being content and not resentful about the obligation of fasting, while anticipating and trusting in the reward that follows. Fasting is indeed one of the most beloved acts of worship to Allāh, especially due to the hidden nature of its practice. Abū Umāmah (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anhu) reported that he asked, “O Messeng...