Ramadan is not just a month it is a transformation. As you move forward, reflect on your spiritual progress and strive to maintain and improve your habits. Fasting in Shawwal: A Years Reward The Prophet (saw) said: Whoever fasts the month of Ramadan and follows it with six days of Shawwal, it will be [] The post Post-Ramadan: Sustaining the Spirit first appeared on .

After a month of fasting, Id al-Fitr is a time for celebration, gratitude, and togetherness. It is a day of eating, drinking, and rejoicing in a halal way, as the Prophet (saw) said: These are days of eating and drinking, and celebrations for the people of Islam. The Meaning of Id al-Fitr Fitr means [] The post Id al-Fitr: A Day of Joy & Gratitude first appeared on .

One of the last obligations before Id al-Fitr is Zakat al-Fitr, a special charity that purifies our fasting and helps those in need. The Purpose of Zakat al-Fitr Zakat al-Fitr serves two main purposes: 1. Purification It cleanses any shortcomings in our fasting. 2. Support for the Needy It ensures everyone can celebrate [] The post Zakat al-Fitr: The Final Act of Ramadan first appeared on .

1. Intention (Niyyah) Commit to Spiritual Retreat Before entering Itikaf, make a sincere intention: I am observing Itikaf solely for the pleasure of Allah, seeking closeness to Him. It can be done for the last ten nights or even a shorter period (a day or two). 2. Choose a Secluded Space [] The post How to Perform Itikaf: Steps & Tips first appeared on .

Zakat is a fundamental pillar of Islam, meant for purification of wealth, supporting the needy, and uplifting the Muslim Ummah. However, in todays materialistic world, Zakat has become a battleground between different institutions secular education vs. madrasas, modernity vs. tradition, dunya vs. akhirah. The wealthy are emotionally manipulated by speeches quoting the Quran and Hadith, [] The post Zakat: Obligation or Emotional Marketing? Where Are We Heading? first appeared on .

1 Belief in the 27th Night as Laylatul Qadr Many Muslims assume that the 27th night of Ramadan is Laylatul Qadr (the Night of Decree). Since this is a highly virtuous night, they rush to complete the Quran in Tarawih, hoping to gain maximum reward. Indeed, We sent the Quran down during the Night [] The post Reasons for Completing the Quran on the 27th Night first appeared on .

The Prophet Muhammad (saw) said: Whoever gives food to a fasting person to break his fast will have a reward like his, without it detracting from the fasting persons reward in the slightest. (Tirmidhi) This beautiful Hadith was meant to encourage generosity, humility, and care for the less fortunate. However, in todays reality, it [] The post Iftar: From Worship to Worldly Competition first appeared on .

Yes, Ramadan is the best opportunity to transition from Nafs-e-Ammarah (the commanding self) to Nafs-e-Mutmainnah (the peaceful, contented self). The process of fasting, when done with sincerity and awareness, helps purify the soul, weaken the lower desires (Nafs), and strengthen the connection with Allah. Understanding the Stages of the Nafs 1 Nafs-e-Ammarah (The Commanding Self) [] The post Shifting from Nafs-e-Ammarah to Nafs-e-Mutmainnah Through Fasting in Ramadan first appeared on .

It is a common observation that mosques are full in the first week of Ramadan and on the 27th night, but attendance fades in between. This inconsistency shows that many Muslims approach Ramadan as a seasonal event rather than a way of life. The challenge is to shift from ritualistic Islam to living Islam with [] The post Reviving the Spirit of Ramadan: From Ritual to Lifestyle first appeared on .

Ramadan is more than a month of fasting it is a time of deep spiritual refinement, self-discipline, and inner transformation. The word Tarbiya in Islamic tradition refers to nurturing, growth, and development both physically and spiritually. Just as the body is trained to abstain from food and drink, the soul is trained to develop taqwa [] The post Nurturing the Soul: Tarbiya During Ramadan first appeared on .

The Islamic Studies Association (ISA) warmly welcomes the arrival of Ramadan, a time of spiritual renewal and solidarity with our Muslim brothers and sisters in South Asia and across the world. In 2025, Ramadan begins on March 2nd and concludes with the joyous celebration of Eid ul-Fitr on March 30th. Notably, this year, Ramadan coincides [] The post A Season of Reflection and Solidarity: Welcoming Ramadan and Lent first appeared on .

Ramadan, originally a time for self-restraint, spiritual purification, and reconnecting with Allah, has sadly become, for many, a month of feasting instead of fasting. The very purpose of fasting to develop Taqwa (God-consciousness), discipline, and empathy is often lost in overindulgence, excessive socializing, and disrupted routines. 1 The Reality: Feasting Instead of Fasting Many [] The post Ramadan: A Month of Fasting or Feasting? first appeared on .

Ramadan is not just about hunger and thirst it is a training period to shift from bodily desires and mental distractions to a purified heart (Qalb-e-Salim), as mentioned in the Quran: The Day when neither wealth nor children will benefit [anyone], except he who comes to Allah with a sound heart (Qalb-e-Salim). (Quran 26:88-89) If [] The post 30-Day Ramadan Training for Mind and Body to Attain Qalb-e-Salim (A Pure Heart) first appeared on .

The Holy Quran says: And (further) their Prophet said to them: A sign of his authority is that there shall come to you the Ark of the Covenant, with (an assurance) therein of security from your Lord. And the relics left by the family of Moses and the family of Aaron, carried by angels. In [] The post The Taboot-E-Sakina (The Ark of The Covenant) first appeared on .