9 (NINE) GREAT BENEFITS OF QURAN RECITATION

(In the Name of Allah (SWT), Most Gracious, Most Merciful, all praise and thanks are due to Allah, Lord of the Realms and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger (SAWS) and upon all his family and companions)

In the moment of time there have been certain aspects to which we Muslims have ignored the true meaning of it and for such a reason we are expected to follow the recommended path that leads to forgiveness and mercy. A good example would be of reciting Quran, where one cannot understand the meanings and still believe to acquire benefits. Such as:

1. Your status in this life will be raised
2. The Qur’an will lead you to Paradise!
3. You will be from the best of the people
4. The Qur’an will intercede for us on the Day of Judgment
5. The Qur’an will be a proof for us on the Day of Judgment
6. Reading and reflecting over the Qur’an fulfils an Islamic duty
7. There are ten rewards for each letter you recite from the Quran
8. The person reciting Qur’an will be in the company of the noble and obedient angels
9. Your position in Paradise is determined by the amount of Qur’an you memorize in this life!

The Prophet said: “The Qur’an is an intercessor, something given permission to intercede, and it is rightfully believed in. Whoever puts it in front of him, it will lead him to Paradise; whoever puts it behind him, it will steer him to the Hellfire.” [An authentic Hadith found in At-Tabaraanee, on the authority of ‘Abdullaah ibn Mas’ood]

There can be nothing beautiful and more special than the divine source of blessing such as Quran and for such a reason there can be no excuse to recite Quran with appropriate understanding and practice to acquire a lot more benefits.

IMPORTANCE OF DUA IN RAMADAN

(In the Name of Allah (SWT), Most Gracious, Most Merciful, all praise and thanks are due to Allah, Lord of the Realms and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger (SAWS) and upon all his family and companions)

We as Muslims are told that there are certain aspects of our religion which exists to make a certain significant difference and this is precisely what Dua can do. It is to an extent said that Dua is a weapon for a believer who wish to be heard by its Lord, Allah (SWT) and this is where we are told below by our Beloved Prophet (SAWS).

Abu Saeed Khudri (Radhiyallaho anho) relates that Prophet Mohammad(Sallallaho Alaihe Wasallam) said, "Every day and night of Ramadan Allah sets free a great number of souls from Jahannam. And for every Muslim during every day and night there is a time when his dua is certainly accepted. (Bazzaar).

While this is important for your information, we are blessed with an opportunity to make ourselves heard and this can be done in the very month of Ramadan. As Ramadan Dua is an effective way to seek forgiveness, mercy and blessings. Make sure that you pray before opening/breaking your fast next time.

The famous dua at if'taar is: "O Allah for you have I fasted, in You do I believe, and on You do I rely and now I break this fast with food coming from you." There are various other Dua’s told with different authentications to make you achieve more than now and this can only be done with appropriate knowledge.

THE LOST PURPOSE, OBJECTIVE OF RAMADAN

(In the Name of Allah (SWT), Most Gracious, Most Merciful, all praise and thanks are due to Allah, Lord of the Realms and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger (SAWS) and upon all his family and companions)

Being Muslims we know the importance and virtue of Ramadan in ISLAM and the blessings, mercy and potential forgiveness showered in the given month is the option which every Muslim tries to achieve just for a reason that there cannot be anything like it otherwise as this is the month in which we are to harvest the maximum.

The First Type:

On the very contrast to the opinion there are options which impose certain risks to those who are unaware of the greatness of this very month who are unaware of the blessings, mercy and forgiveness offered in this very special month and this is where we can do nothing but much to pray for the very soul to seek Tawba.

The Second Type:

Then comes the phase where another group of people are seen praying in mosque who have not been coming to mosque otherwise, rest of the year, it is those who are seen to be reciting Quran and other Ibadaat. However, what it is more important is that there have been types of intentions and actions which are awarded.

The Third (Truly Devoted) Type:

Then there comes those who know the very precise importance of Ramadan and know what they have to do to make their actions, deeds, fasting (abstaining from food, drink & sexual desire), sowing patience and devoting their more time and resources in good cause such as charity and seeking the blessings, mercy with forgiveness from ALLAH (SWT).

RAMADAN DUA – DUA CHANGING THE FATE (6 OF 6)

(In the Name of Allah (SWT), Most Gracious, Most Merciful, all praise and thanks are due to Allah, Lord of the Realms and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger (SAWS) and upon all his family and companions)

We as Muslims should know how Dua is essential in our belief and how does it help us to make things better with all the information that is available on online or offline sources you are to understand that IMPORTANCE OF DUA (5 OF 6) and the next compilation really allows you to conquer the quest of acquiring blessing and mercy from Allah (SWT).

Following Ramadan Dua from 25th to 30th day of Ramadan are compiled for you, make this the best Ramadan ever:

RAMADAN DUA - DAY 26:

Translation: (Allah, on this day, make my efforts worthy of appreciation, and my sins forgiven, my deeds accepted, my flaws concealed, O the best of those of who hear.)

RAMADAN DUA - DAY 27:

Translation: (Allah, on this day, bestow on me the blessings of Laylatul Qadr, change my affairs from (being) difficult to (being) easy, accept my apologies, and decrease for me (my) sins and burdens, O the Compassionate with His righteous servants.)

RAMADAN DUA - DAY 28:

Translation: (Allah, on this day, grant me a share in its nawafil (recommended prayers), honor me by attending to my problems, make closer the means to approach You, from all the means, O One who is not preoccupied by the requests of the beseechers.)

RAMADAN DUA - DAY 29:

Translation: (Allah, on this day, cover me with Your Mercy, grant me in it success and protection, purify my heart from the darkness of false accusations, O the Merciful to His believing servants.)

RAMADAN DUA - DAY 30:

Translation: (O Allah, on this day, make my fasts worthy of appreciation and acceptance, according to what pleases You, and pleases the Messenger, the branches being strengthened by the roots, for the sake of our leader, Muhammad, and his purified family. Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds.)

Ramadan Sehr and Iftar Dua

Ramadan is the 9th month of Islamic calendar and Muslims from all over the world do fasting during this month. Ramadan is the month of practice and Muslims devote themselves to Allah. They must visit mosque and recite Quran in this Holy month to get Allah’s blessings. Muslims have their meals twice a day in Ramadan. The meal they take before sunrise is called Sehr and the second meal they take after sunset is called as Iftar. Muslims recite a dua at the time of sehr meal and another dua at the time of iftar to open their fast.

Ramadan Dua for Sehr is:

Wa bisawmi ghadinn nawaiytu min shahri Ramadan

Ramadan Dua for Iftar is:


Allahumma inni laka sumtu wa bika aamantu [wa 'alayka tawakkaltu] wa 'ala rizq-ika aftarthu

They also recite different Ramadan duas every day and not only at the time of Sehr and Iftar. Muslims make routine to perform supplications in this month and ask Allah for forgiveness and consider Ramadan as the month of blessings.

RAMADAN (IN CONTEXT OF AYATH) LAST ASRAH AND ITS OFFERINGS

(In the Name of Allah (SWT), Most Gracious, Most Merciful, all praise and thanks are due to Allah, Lord of the Realms and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger (SAWS) and upon all his family and companions)

Not all are aware of the fact that RAMADAN (IN CONTEXT OF AYATH) MONTH OF QURAN REVELATION is a very special month for which ALLAH (SWT) has promised that believers are truly blessed with this month because they are to acquire such provisions which are not available for any other month.

In addition there comes more knowledge which relates to us as the importance of such a month in which we are to know that the true blessings of Ramadan is an ideal gift to the entire mankind seeking forgiveness, mercy and blessings. This is the month in which Quran was revealed and this is the month, Ramadan in which we are told that the Night of Power (Shab-e-Qadr) is to be found and make the most out of it for such a reason.

As Allah (SWT) says: “And do not have sexual relations with them (your wives) while you are in Itikaf in the mosques. These are the limits (set) by Allah, so approach them not. Thus does Allah make clear His signs to mankind that they may become Al Muttaqun (the pious)" (Quran 2:187)

"Verily! We have sent it (this Quran) down in the night of Al-Qadr. And what will make you know what the night of Al-Qadr is? The night of Al-Qadr is better than a thousand months Therein descend the angels and the Ruh (Gabriel) by Allah's Permission with all Decrees, Peace! until the appearance of dawn (97:1-5)

What Do You Know About Fasting?

(In the Name of Allah (SWT), Most Gracious, Most Merciful, all praise and thanks are due to Allah, Lord of the Realms and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger (SAWS) and upon all his family and companions)

Fasting is practiced in the month of Ramadan and this is where we are told the importance and glory of this special month and how we are to experience and practice the appropriate learning to make the real difference and this is why you as a believer should know how Fasting In The Month Of Ramadan is Defined:

In one variant of al-Bukhari, “He has left his food and drink and appetites for My sake. Fasting is Mine and I repay it. Any other good deed I repay with ten like it.”

In a variant of Muslim, “Every action of the son of Adam is multiplied. A good action receives from ten to seven hundred times.”

Allah Almighty said, “Fasting is Mine and I repay it. He leaves his appetites and food for My sake. The faster experiences two joys: a joy when he breaks his fast and a joy when he meets his Lord. The changed breath in the mouth of the faster is more fragrant to Allah than the scent of musk.”

1216. Abu Hurayra reported that the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, “The one who spends out two kinds of actions in the way of Allah will be summoned from the gates of the Garden and told, ‘O slave of Allah this is better.’

“All the people who did the prayer will be called from the gate of the prayer. All the people who did jihad will be called from the gate of jihad. All the people who fasted will be called from the gate of Rayyan. All the people who gave sadaqa will be called from the gate of sadaqa.”

Abu Bakr said, “May my father and mother be sacrificed for you, Messenger of Allah. No one called from those gates will feel distress. Will anyone be called from all those gates?” He said, “Yes, and I hope that you will be among them.” [Agreed upon]

Some Ayats and Hadith regarding Ramadan Fasting

Fasting in Ramadan is of great importance. ALLAH orders us to have fast during the oth of Ramadan with a complete faith. Fasting doesn’t mean to give you punishment. Always do breakfast at the time of sunrise and then decide to have a fast for whole day till sunset. Hazrat Anas related that Rasulullah said: “Take the Suhoor meal, for there is blessing in it (Bukhari, Muslim)”.

There are many Ramadan Ayats in Quran. We know that the Ayats of Quran are the words of ALLAH so they are true and for our better life.

“The month of Ramadan is that in which the Quran was revealed, guidance to men and clear proofs of the guidance and the distinction; therefore whoever of you is present in the month, he shall fast therein…” Quran 2:185

“God commanded fasting for you just as he commanded it for those who were before you so that you would be upright”. Al-Baqarah 2:183

Also some Ramadan Hadith are also available which are told by the followers of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).These ahadith help us.

Hazrat Abu Huraira said that I have heared Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to say “ALLAH said Ibn_e_Adam did all deeds for himself accept fasting as fasting is for me and I will return for it. Swear to ALLAH who is the responsible of the life of Muhammad (PBUH) that the smell coming from fasting person mouth is favors than the person brushed his teeth”.

At the time of iftar Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was used to recite a dua (prayer) before breaking his fast that is “O ALLAH, for you have I fasted and with what you have provided do I break fast”.

As the crescent moon is sighted… And the Holy month of Ramadan begins… ALLH will bless us with happiness and grace our home with warmth and grace.

Importance of Ramadan in Ayahs and Hadith

Ramadan is a 8th month of a year. It came after Shaban. Muslims wait for this month whole year and prepare themselves for the Ramadan. In Ramadan ALLAH shower his mercy and forgiveness on people and Muslims do fating in this month for 30 days. There are so many verses of Quran about Ramadan Hadith and ayahs which tells us the importance of Ramadan.

Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said “Whosoever recites only one ‘Ayah’ in Holy Ramadan, He will be awarded as if he has recited the full Quran in other months”.

Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said “Whosoever established prayers on the night of Qadr out of sincere faith and hoping for a reward from ALLAH then all his previous sins will be forgiven.”

Hazrat Sahel bin Saad (R.A) said that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said “Heaven has eight doors and one of them is Bab_ur_Rayyan from which only those people will pass who take fast in Ramadan.”

Hazrat Abuhurairah radiallao anho said that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said “when the month of Ramadan came the gates of heaven are opened and the gated of hell are closed and the devils are chained.”

Surah Al-Bakra (2:185) “Ramadan is a month in which was sent down the Quran as a guide to mankind, also clear signs for guidance and judgment between right and wrong. So everyone of you who is present during that month should spend it in fasting”.

“Ramadan is a month whose beginning is mercy, whose middle is forgiveness and whose end is freedom from the fire.”

Importance of prayers in Ramadan

Ramadan is a 8th month of a year. It came after Shaban. Muslims wait for this month whole year and prepare themselves for the Ramadan. In Ramadan ALLAH shower his mercy and forgiveness on people and Muslims do fating in this month for 30 days. There are so many verses of Quran about Ramadan Hadith and ayahs which tells us the importance of Ramadan.

Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said “Whosoever recites only one ‘Ayah’ in Holy Ramadan, He will be awarded as if he has recited the full Quran in other months”.

Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said “Whosoever established prayers on the night of Qadr out of sincere faith and hoping for a reward from ALLAH then all his previous sins will be forgiven.”

Hazrat Sahel bin Saad (R.A) said that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said “Heaven has eight doors and one of them is Bab_ur_Rayyan from which only those people will pass who take fast in Ramadan.”

Hazrat Abuhurairah radiallao anho said that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said “when the month of Ramadan came the gates of heaven are opened and the gated of hell are closed and the devils are chained.”

Surah Al-Bakra (2:185) “Ramadan is a month in which was sent down the Quran as a guide to mankind, also clear signs for guidance and judgment between right and wrong. So everyone of you who is present during that month should spend it in fasting”.

“Ramadan is a month whose beginning is mercy, whose middle is forgiveness and whose end is freedom from the fire.”

Ramadan and the Workplace for Muslims

Ramadan 2010 is coming in few days. Prepare yourself to welcome the month of Ramadan. Muslims fast every day from sunrise to sunset for 30 days of Ramadan. Muslims men and women are working in the offices for the whole month and continue their fasting with the work. This makes them feel not relax and unhappy. The working people lack in their prayers and worshiping due to the load of work.

Ramadan is a spiritual and physical cleansing for Muslims. In Muslim countries people do prayers in the night and thus they start their work late in the morning which doesn’t effect. But for the Muslims in non Muslims countries, it is much difficult for the Muslims to maintain their fasting and prayers.

There is nothing differ in the month of Ramadan in non Muslim countries. They continue their routine as it was. But in Muslim countries the routine goes change; the working time goes less than normal routines by government.

Businesses have lack of awareness for the cultures. People know what Muslims are but don’t appreciate Muslims for what they do. There are many cases you will see in non Muslims countries that people invite Muslims in lunch while they are fasting but never give break for their fast to over at sunset. Respecting the cultures and religions is not anywhere in the workplaces. But it should be and is very necessary. Everyone should have freedom to follow his/her culture. If the cultural diversity is excluded in workplace then all the employees feel happy, relax and they would be encouraged to do something for the company. This makes business successful.

Ramadan the Month of Fasting, Forgiveness and Blessings

Ramadan is a month of fasting. In Ramadan we read Quran and learn different aspects of life. There are 30 days in Ramadan and Quran has 30 Suparah. Muslims easily recite all the Quran in 30 days of Ramadan and understand what it says then implement the teaching of Islam in their lives. Quran tells us the right way. Ramadan is a month when ALLAH showers his blessings on Muslims. ALLAH forgives Muslims and saves them from the fire of hell. Ramadan is a month when Muslims forget all things and worship ALLAH for his forgiveness and blessings. It is the month when Quran was revealed to our beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Ramadan makes us more and more close to ALLAH and is a good practice to recall our deeds for all the year beyond. And we can save our year ahead from the sins and wrong way. ALLAH wants us to do all this in the month of Ramadan.

ALLAH said in Quran (2:61) "And recall when you said, "O Moses, we can never endure one [kind of] food. So call upon your Lord to bring forth for us from the earth its green herbs and its cucumbers and its garlic and its lentils and its onions." [Moses] said, "Would you exchange what is better for what is less? Go into [any] settlement and indeed, you will have what you asked." And they were covered with humiliation and poverty and returned with anger from Allah [upon them]."

ALLAH said in Holy Quran “And we send this month to you, the month of Ramadan is better than thousand months”.

Ramadan is also good for our health. It makes our mind relaxed and saves us from the Evil. The beauty of Ramadan is that Muslims fast because their lord ALLAH has said them to. Ramadan not only does spiritual development but also physical development. Muslims should be cheerful when Ramadan came. Ramadan provides opportunity to strengthen faith.