Ramadan Reflections – 10 (May 1, 2021)

How Does the Stomach Fast? الحمد لله رب العالمين والصلاة والسلام على سيد المرسلين وعلى آله وأصحابه أجمعين The topic of tonight’s reflection is: “How does the Stomach Fast?” We should understand that lawful and unlawful food; both affect the life, behavior and character of a person. Hence Allah says: يَا أَيُّهَا الرُّسُلُ كُلُوا مِنَ … [Read more…]

Ramadan Reflections – 9 (April 30, 2021)

How Does the Ear Fast? الحمد لله رب العالمين والصلاة والسلام على سيد المرسلين وعلى آله وأصحابه أجمعين The topic of tonight’s reflection is about fasting of the ear. How does the ear fast? The fasting of the ear is to prevent it from listening to obscenities, vulgar music and all forms of lewd talk. … [Read more…]

Ramadan Reflections – 8 (April 29, 2021)

How Does the Eye Fast? الحمد لله رب العالمين والصلاة والسلام على سيد المرسلين وعلى آله وأصحابه أجمعين The topic of tonight’s Ramadan reflection is about fasting of the eye. How does the eye fast? The fasting of the eye is to prevent it from seeing forbidden things and to cover it from indecencies. The … [Read more…]

Ramadan Reflections – 7 (April 28, 2021)

How Does the Tongue Fast? الحمد لله رب العالمين والصلاة والسلام على سيد المرسلين وعلى آله وأصحابه أجمعين The topic of tonight’s reflection is about fasting of the tongue. How does the tongue fast? The fasting of the tongue is an important feature of Ramadan, meaning that the tongue is disciplined during Ramadan. How should … [Read more…]

Ramadan Reflections – 6 (April 26, 2021)

How Does the Heart Fast? الحمد لله رب العالمين والصلاة والسلام على سيد المرسلين وعلى آله وأصحابه أجمعين InshaAllah, in tonight’s reminder, I intend to share some thoughts on the human heart and how it fasts during Ramadan and outside Ramadan. In the Arabic language, the human heart is called Qalb, which means heart, mind, … [Read more…]

Ramadan Reflections – 5 (April 25, 2021)

Making Du’a in the Month of Ramadan الحمد لله رب العالمين والصلاة والسلام على سيد المرسلين وعلى آله وأصحابه أجمعين One of the most generous blessings of the month of Ramadan is the opportunity of having our du’as accepted. The topic of tonight’s reflection is: “Making Du’a in the Month of Ramadan.” A believer wants nothing … [Read more…]

Ramadan Reflections – 4 (April 23, 2021)

Charity in the Month of Ramadan الحمد لله رب العالمين والصلاة والسلام على سيد المرسلين وعلى آله وأصحابه أجمعين Alhamdulillah, we are passing through the blessed month of Ramadan. Besides being the month of fasting, piety, patience, forgiveness, and thankfulness to Allah (SWT), it is also the month of spending in charitable causes to attain … [Read more…]

Ramadan Reflections – 3 (April 22, 2021)

The Qur’an and the Month of Ramadan الحمد لله رب العالمين والصلاة والسلام على سيد المرسلين وعلى آله وأصحابه أجمعين Alhamdulillah! Today is the 10th day of the blessed month of Ramadan. Let us not forget that this is a special time to strive to do good deeds to our fullest potential. Let us try … [Read more…]

Ramadan Reflections – 2 (April 21, 2021)

Why was fasting ordained and what is its wisdom? الحمد لله رب العالمين والصلاة والسلام على سيد المرسلين وعلى آله وأصحابه أجمعين Let us for a moment ponder over the grim fact that among our relatives, loved ones, friends and close acquaintances, there were some who celebrated the last Ramadan with us but who are … [Read more…]

Ramadan Reflections – 1 (April 20, 2021)

الحمد لله رب العالمين والصلاة والسلام على سيد المرسلين وعلى آله وأصحابه أجمعين Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah. InshaAllah, starting tonight, we’ll be having every night a  short talk of about 10 minutes on a few aspects of Ramadan that I hope will help us to reflect upon the significance of this special month. Ramadan is … [Read more…]