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FASTING WITHOUT PRAYING

 FAJR REMINDER: FASTING WITHOUT PRAYING

By: Umm Affān

Ramaḍān 1, 1447 (18-February-2026)


Allāh Akbar! Ramaḍān has arrived, and we offer our heartfelt thanks to Allāh for allowing us to witness this blessed month.


O Muslims! One crucial aspect we must focus on to excel during this sanctified time is taking diligent care of our prayers, especially the five daily prayers. We should perform them at their designated times, and men should strive to pray in congregation. ‘Abdullāh Ibn Mas’ūd (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anhu) reported: I asked Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ), “Which deeds are most beloved to Allāh?” The Messenger replied: “Performing the prayer at its prescribed time…” [Sunan An-Nasa'ī 611]


Do you believe Allāh values your fasting during Ramaḍān if you neglect your Ṣalāh (prayer) entirely or postpone it until the prescribed time has lapsed? Moreover, how unfortunate it is to be condemned during Ramaḍān! Allāh states: “So woe unto those performers of Ṣalāt (prayers) (i.e., the hypocrites), who delay their Ṣalāt (prayer) from their stated fixed times, those who do good deeds only to be seen (of men).” [Sūrah Al-Mā’ūn (107): 4-5]


Additionally, it is commendable to stand in prayer at night for Tarāwīḥ or Qiyām Al-Layl during this month. Allāh’s Messenger (ﷺ) said: “Whoever prays at night in it (i.e., Ramadan) out of sincere faith and hoping for a reward from Allāh, then all his previous minor sins will be forgiven.” [Ṣaḥiḥ al-Bukhārī 2009]


Regrettably, the number of those who observe Ṣalāh sincerely for Allāh is significantly lower than those who do not. This reality is evident. We must make a change!


I beseech Allāh to keep us on the path of goodness and accept all our acts of worship. Aameen.

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