Ramadan

“After Ramadan…Istiqama”

“After Ramadan… Istiqimama” *** Allah states in the Qur’an: إِنَّ الَّذِينَ قَالُوا رَبُّنَا اللَّهُ ثُمَّ اسْتَقَامُوا تَتَنَزَّلُ عَلَيْهِمُ الْمَلَائِكَةُأَلَّا تَخَافُوا وَلَا تَحْزَنُواوَأَبْشِرُوا بِالْجَنَّةِ الَّتِي كُنتُمْ تُوعَدُونَ {Indeed, those who have said, ‘Our Lord is Allah’ and then remained steadfast – the angels will descend upon them, [saying], ‘Do not fear and do not grieve but … Continue reading

Ramadan

“After Ramadan…Turning away from Mercy”

“After Ramadan…” Turning away from Mercy? *** The blessed Ramadan offers opportunities to attain the mercy of Allah, immense blessings and innumerable reward through for example: Recitation of the noble Qur’an. Extra Prayers (tarawih and voluntary, e.g. in laylat al-qadar) during the Night. Charity (sadaqa, zakat, etc). The ‘graduate’ from the ‘school’ of Ramadan knows … Continue reading

Ramadan

“After Ramadan…” Seasonal Worship only?

“After Ramadan…” Seasonal Worship only?: *** Is Allah the Lord of Ramadan only? Or is He not the Lord of Shawwal, Dhu ’l-Qa`da, Dhu ’l-Hijja and all the months of the year? A ‘graduate’ from the ‘school’ of Ramadan should know that Allah is worshipped constantly and not periodically. Worship of Allah remains as long … Continue reading