The Quran tells us that fasting is prescribed for you so that you may fear God (2:183). So, what does it mean to fear God? Fearing God means that man should acknowledge his helplessness vis-a-vis God…
While giving commands regarding fasting, the Quran makes special mention of Dua (remembering God). "And when my servants ask you about Me, say that I am indeed close (to them): I listen to the prayer…
Fasting is prescribed once a year, in the month of Ramadhan. One fasts every day of the month, from the first light of dawn until sundown. During that time one abstains completely from food and drink…
The command to fast has been given in detail in the Quran. We quote here the relevant verses:Fast for a specified number of days, but if any one of you is ill, or on a journey, let him fast the same…
Maulana Wahiduddin Khan I The Sunday Guardian I 14th July, 2013 I Page 12According to Islamic teachings, Ramadan, the ninth month of the Hijra Calendar, is the month of fasting. The Quran mentions…
Maulana Wahiduddin Khan I The Sunday Guardian I August 11, 2013 I Page 12An old peasant was seated alone in the last pew of the village church. "What are you waiting for?" he was asked. "I am looking…
Maulana Wahiduddin Khan I The Sunday Guardian I 29 June 2014Ramadan is the seventh month of the lunar calendar. According to the Islamic teaching Muslims must observe fasting in this month. The form…
Maulana Wahiduddin Khan I The Sunday Guardian I 15 June 2014By zakat it is meant that a fixed amount is subtracted at the end of each year from the wealth of the affluent people.In this way the…
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