Council of Muslim Theologians
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Ramadan and Fasting ( Information for Non-muslims ) Ramadan is a special month of the year for over one billion Muslims throughout the world. It is a time for inner reflection, devotion to God, and self-control. Muslims think of it as a kind of tune-up for their spiritual lives. The third "pillar" or religious obligation of Islam, fasting has many special benefits. Among these, the most … [Read more...]
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Who Can Miss Being Forgiven in Ramadan? As Ramadan draws to an end, Let us not miss this last opportunity to be forgiven. THE goal of every Muslim is to be saved from Hell, because then he or she will automatically enter Paradise. It is either Paradise or Hellfire – there is no other alternative. And everyone wants Paradise. Period. Isn’t it ironic that we all continuously sin in … [Read more...]
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MY first Ramadan as a mom, I wasn’t able to fast. I was still in post-partum recovery and nursing my son full-time sent my normally borderline iron levels into an all-time low, compounding the negative side effects of my anemia. I couldn’t get past a couple of hours without food and drink, let alone an entire day. Alhamdulilah, Allah is truly merciful for including pregnant and … [Read more...]
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Reverend Wess Magruder Cii & Examiner.com | 08 August 2012 An American United Methodist Pastor has not only decided to observe the Ramadan fast this year with his Muslim friends, blog about his experience, but also break his fast with Muslims as well. Reverend Wess Magruder has already fasted for 18 days together with his local Muslim community. He says the main reason motivating his … [Read more...]
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SO it’s a few days into Ramadan and people around you keep talking about how they love Ramadan. They love how they can focus and worship, they talk about how they love the feeling of the shayateen being chained, and they are just so…happy. And all you can think is, “I want to feel that!” You’ve read articles, listened to lectures, and tried to get yourself pumped up but it just … [Read more...]
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Masaail Q: If whilst fasting, water goes down the throat when gargling the mouth or rinsing the nose in Wudhu or Ghusl will the fast break? A: If one was aware that he was fasting at the time the water seeped down the throat or nostril the fast will break. If one was unaware of him being in the state of fasting the fast will not break. (وإن أفطر خطأ كأن تمضمض … [Read more...]
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Mirza Yawar Baig THEY say, ‘Habits make a person.’ Psychologists tell us that habit change takes 21 days. If someone does something continuously for 21 days it will become a habit. We are about to come to the Annual Habit Change Workshop that Allah sends as His Mercy every year to help us to cultivate habits of the people of Jannah. The first and most critical condition of being a … [Read more...]
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25 Advices for Ramadan From the book Khulaasatul Kalaam 1. Fast Ramadhan with belief and truly seeking the reward of Allah the Most High so that He may forgive you your past sins. 2. Beware of breaking your fast during the days of Ramadhan without a valid Islamic excuse, for it is from the greatest of sins. 3. Pray Salat ut-Taraweeh and the night prayer during the nights of … [Read more...]
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You CAN do it!!! Proven Techniques for a Successful Positive Change this Ramadhaan By The E Islam Team The Noble Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) has said,"Almighty Allah says, 'I treat my servant according to his expectations from Me, and I am with him when he remembers me. If he remembers Me in his heart, I remember him in My heart…. if he walks towards Me, I run unto him." … [Read more...]
