The Excellence of Fasting in Ramadan and Night Prayers in it

Then after: This is a brief exhortation on the excellence of fasting in the month of Ramadan and getting up at nights for worship during it, as well as the benefit of competing in it in good deeds; be…

Apakah Keponakan Laki-laki dan Perempuan Mendapat Warisan Ketika Paman Meninggal?

Pertanyaan: Seorang laki-laki meninggal dunia, ia tdk mempunyai istri & tdk pula anak, tapi ada keponakan dari saudara kandungnya yg telah meninggal. Apakah keponakan-keponakan itu, baik laki-laki mau…

Pembagian Warisan Setelah Melunasi Utang

Pertanyaan: Saya mewarisi sejumlah harta dari seorang kerabat. Dalam hal ini ikut pula mewarisi seorang putrinya & 2 orang istrinya. Selang beberapa waktu, baru diketahui bahwa yg meninggal itu mempun…

From the Benefits of Fasting

Allah (Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala) says: "O you who believe, fasting has been prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you so that you may attain taqwa", . The Messenger of Allah (sal-Allah…

The Etiquettes of Fasting

Protecting the tongue (from evil speech and that which is similar). The Messenger of Allah (sal-Allahu 'alayhe wa sallam) said: ((Whoever does not abandon evil speech and actions, then Allah is not in…

The Legislation of Al-I'tikaaf

The legal/technical meaning of al-I'tikaaf: It is the confining (of oneself) to the masjid and remaining there with the intention of worshipping Allah (alone). The legislation of al-I'tikaaf: The Scho…

Why Do Muslims Fast?

Most of us who are fighting the battle of the bulge have experimented with some form of fasting, like an all fruit fast, a water fast or an sugar-free fast, you name it. But what many may find rather …

The Taraweeh (Night Prayer)

The taraweeh is a special prayer performed in congregation. It is quite long, lasting about an hour to an hour and a half. It is performed every night of Ramadan, and in it most of the Imams, or praye…

Iftar, or Breakfast

As the day ends, Muslims gather in their homes in wait for sunset. Mothers and daughters are usually busy at this time preparing breakfast and dinner, while men usually return from their work and slip…

Fasting of the Day

In most Muslim countries, workload and schedules are lightened in order to accommodate for the special features of this month. Children go to school at a later time to accommodate for their early rise…