Tuesday, September 14, 2010

TIPS TO KEEP YOU MOTIVATED


(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)
Have you ever considered the fact that almost majority of the Muslims make a ambitious start in the month of Ramadan and till two to three weeks they slow down and the motivation is almost gone and this is where you are to know how to make the real difference, the following will help you to finish strong the sprint you started.
Keep Your Intentions Pure:

As a believer we are to know that the best of the intentions is to serve Allah (SWT) and this is important as it works as a key enforcing you to drive and practice at the very best, simple reciting Quran purely from your heart will make the real difference.
Overcome Obstacles:

It is of great importance that you determine the internal & external obstacles that hinder your way to recommended practice as this is the way in which you are to know that there can be nothing else but exploring the right path of patience and trust in ALLAH (SWT).
Take It One Step At A Time:

We all can imagine that we cannot change overnight and bad habits for the previous 11 months act as a barrier to which things unexpected. Therefore, it is advised that take things slowly and with good intentions you are to make things better that will help you last till the very last day of Ramadan and make your every move count.

Our Beloved Prophet (peace be upon him)(SAWS) said:

“Do good deeds properly, sincerely and moderately and know that your deeds will not make you enter Paradise, and that the most beloved deed to Allah’s is the most regular and constant even though it were little.” [Bukhari]

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

MEMORIZING THE QURAN WITH EASY TIPS


(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 many believers indulge themselves to the Fabulous Book, Beautiful Book, Divine Book of Allah (SWT) in HIS Own words, The Quran. We as believers should learn this from heart and for such a reason I am asked that what are the most possible ways to learn Quran with ease. Well I know how can this be a daunting task

For those of you born Muslims or converts it is to say that the following factors are to be considered for the success of such an epic journey to learn Quran:

Time: It might not be an issue for some, but for some it can be very challenging as the fact remains to be daunting that how modern life can make it a problem to spare time for reading and learning Quran.

Study Methods: Each individual is different, in the same respect everyone has its own capabilities of learning and remembering things which helps them to achieve the set objectives just like other areas of knowledge.

Language: We know how language can be a barrier to ones learning but do not be de-motivated as soon as you learn the beauty of the Arabic language it is said to produce such understanding which you would admit is not possible otherwise.

Thursday, September 2, 2010

HOW TO MAKE AN EFFECTIVE AND SHORT DUA – 5 Ways


(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 many are aware that a simple Ramadan Dua at a right time can do wonders and this is where one is told to make Dua to ask from our Lord, Allah (SWT) for HIS forgiveness and mercy and bless us all the wishes and desired which we deserve the most and

This is why we are to know that our Beloved Prophet (SAWS) said: “Allah is angry with those who do not ask Him for anything” (Tirmidhi). Why make Him mad? Therefore it is advised that before the month of Ramadan has started make your wish list to make dua for.

In addition, consider the following 5 ways to make a sweet, short and yet effective Dua:

1. Make Your Wish List: Before this blessed month of Ramadan begins you are advised to make a wish list, write it down, enlist it on your phone or any other way that you can possibly remember it to make it.

2. Ask Anything But Halal: Yes, that is right you are to make Dua in which you can include anything or everything you ever wanted, there is no limitations in asking and there is no level of asking, but you are to make sure that the things you wish should be Halal.


3. Categorize Your Dua: The Dua you wish or desire to ask if categorize will make sure that you seek each and everything without missing anything, some of the recommended categories are:

  • Ummah
  • Akhirat
  • Dunya
  • Ibadah
  • Relationships

4. Timings For Answering Duas: There is nothing else than desired wish list be granted and this can be done by identifying the right time. We are told that best time of making a dua is the month of Ramadan in which before breaking your fast is the time.

5. Etiquettes Of Dua: There is a proper way to be followed for better chances and to make an effective Dua you are to praise Allah (SWT) The Almighty and our Beloved Prophet (SAWS) before asking for of your own desire.