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.

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

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.

Thursday, August 26, 2010

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.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

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).

Thursday, August 19, 2010

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.)