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Seven Major Sins: Can Ramadan Truly Erase Them?
Ramadan is always eagerly awaited because it is known as a month full of blessings and the chance to erase sins. But is it true that all sins are instantly forgiven after Ramadan? Don’t be too quick to feel relieved! There are several important things we need to understand about how to erase sins properly, especially regarding the Seven Major…
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Unlock Fasting Benefits, Avoid Zero Reward
Fasting is not just about holding back hunger and thirst it holds countless fasting benefits for our spiritual and physical well-being. However, some people fast, yet their reward is zero! How is that possible? The Prophet ﷺ has reminded us in the hadith: رُبَّ صَائِمٍ لَيْسَ لَهُ مِنْ صِيَامِهِ إِلَّا الْجُوعُ وَرُبَّ قَائِمٍ لَيْسَ لَهُ مِنْ قِيَامِهِ إِلَّا السَّهَرُ “Many…
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Preparing Qurban for Eid al-Adha from the Month of Shawwal: What is the Ruling?
Muslims perform the act of Qurban (sacrifice) as a sign of obedience and thanksgiving to Allah ﷻ on Eid al-Adha one of the most important occasions in the Islamic calendar. According to several hadiths and Islamic teachings qurban is a highly recommended act of worship (sunnah muakkadah) for those who can afford it. What is the ruling on fattening the…
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Achieving Lailatul Qadr Without I’tikaf: Possible?
Who doesn’t want to receive its blessings on the Night of Lailatul Qadr? Just imagine, this one night of worship is better than a thousand months! But, what if we can’t do i’tikaf in the mosque? Can we still achieve the virtues of the Night of Lailatul Qadr? Let’s discuss it thoroughly! Laylatul Qadar Night: A Night Full of Mystery…
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Maximum Worship: Night in the Mosque During Ramadan
Ramadan is special, not only because of the fasting during the day, but also because there are precious moments at night. One of the practices that is often done in this blessed month is spending the night in the mosque during Ramadan to do i’tikaf. So, does i’tikaf have to be done for ten full days? What if it can…
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Sharing in Ramadan: Rewards Beyond Imagination!
Who doesn’t want to get a big reward in the month of Ramadan? This blessed month is a golden moment for all of us to share as much as possible. Starting from charity, giving food to break the fast, to helping others who are in trouble. In short, this is the right time to increase our acts of worship! Why…
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How to Calculate and How to Pay Zakat on Gold as Investment?
One of the zakat that needs to be paid is on gold and silver. So, if these two precious metals havereached the nishab and haul (one year of ownership) then the owner is obliged to pay zakat. In thecontext of gold zakah, what is required is investment gold, not jewellery gold. Why is gold and silver subject to zakah? Islam…
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Syawal Fasting: A Small Investment, Big Rewards!
Imagine if there was a small investment that could give big profits. Surely we wouldn’t miss it, right? Well, in worship there is also such an ‘investment’. Just by fasting six days in the month of Syawal , we can get a reward like fasting for a whole year! This is not just empty motivation, but a promise from the…
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Eid: True Victory and True Happiness
Who doesn’t love Eid? After a whole month of battling our desires, the day of victory is finally here! But what does true happiness on Eid really mean? Is it just about new outfits, tasty food, and family gatherings? Let’s dive in and find out! The True Meaning Behind Lebaran Eid isn’t just about celebration it’s about the deeper meaning…
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Patience and Gratitude: Two Intertwined Principles
Humans are constantly subject to two conditions in life: happiness and adversity. Islam teaches two key concepts to deal with these circumstances: gratitude (syukur) and patience (sabar). They are complementary and inseparable like two sides of a single coin. True happiness and inner peace for a Muslim are based on the practical principles of patience and gratitude which are not…
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