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; besides, there is also an elaboration of certain vital rules of this fasting that might not have come in the knowledge of some people. Readmore…

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 maupun perempuan, mewarisi harta pamannya yg meninggal itu? Readmore…

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 mempunyai byk utang, namun para ahli waris yg lain enggan ikut melunasi utang-utang tersebut, sementara saya merasa kasihan terhadap yg telah meninggal itu karena kelak akan dimintai pertanggungan jawab di hadapan Allah, maka saya memutuskan utk berbisnis dgn harta yg ada pd saya agar bisa berkembang lalu saya bisa melunasi utang-utangnya, karena utang-utang tersebut melebihi harta yg ada pd saya. Bagai-mana hukumnya? Readmore…

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“,

[Soorah al-Baqarah, Ayah 183]. Readmore…

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 need of him having left his food and drink)),
[Transmitted by al-Bukhaaree]. Readmore…

1. 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).
2. The legislation of al-I’tikaaf: The Scholars are in agreement as to the legality of al-I’tikaaf: ((Because the Prophet (sal-Allahu ‘alayhe wa sallam) used to perform I’tikaaf during the last ten (days and nights) of Ramadan right up until his death, then his wives performed I’tikaaf after him.)), [The authenticity of this narration has been agreed upon by al-Bukhaaree and Muslim] Readmore…

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 strange and intriguing is a whole nation of people; Readmore…

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 prayer leaders, seek to complete the recitation of the entire Quran. In it Muslims pray to their Lord, standing, bowing and prostrating to Him, and gain the opportunity to listen to the Quran in its entirety, listening to its verses in a melodious voice as if they were being revealed then and there. Readmore…

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 into more comfortable clothes, either taking time to recite the Quran or help out in the preparation for breakfast. Before sunset, the family gathers at the dining table in wait for the mu’ezzin, utilizing this time supplicating to Allah and asking Him for His Mercy. Readmore…

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 and the late night prayer, and the majority of businesses close well before dusk. Many stores also remain open throughout the night. Readmore…