Muslim Lifestyle
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Tips for Maintaining The Spirit of Ramadan While Travelling
1. Guidelines for Worshipping While Travelling: Is it Better to Fast or Break the Fast While Travelling? When travelling, there is a consideration between fasting or breaking the fast. Some scholars are of the opinion that if the journey is not too tiring and does not interfere with worship, then it is better to keep fasting. However, if the journey…
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The Urgency of Maintaining the Spirit of Worship Until the End of Ramadan
Ramadan is a month full of blessings and forgiveness. In this month, Muslims fast, recite the Quran, strengthen friendship, and increase other good deeds. However, sometimes the spirit of worship in the middle or end of Ramadan often decreases. This article will discuss the importance of maintaining the spirit of worship until the end of Ramadan and how to do…
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Nuzulul Quran: Important Lessons from the First Revelation of the Quran in Ramadan
Nuzulul Quran, the event marking the descent of the first revelation upon Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), signifies the beginning of the Islamic message. This momentous occasion is immortalized within the Quran itself, in Surah Al-Baqarah verse 185: (The month of) Ramadan is the [one] in which the Quran was sent down as a guidance for the people and clear proofs of…
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Practical Guide to Zakat Fitrah
Zakat fitrah is one of the obligations for Muslims that must be carried out before the Eid al-Fitr holiday. Zakat-ul-Fitr plays an important role in cleansing the wealth and soul as well as helping those in need of food on Eid. In this guide, we will discuss the details of Zakat Fitrah, including the evidence from the Quran and Hadith…
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Understanding the Different Types and Restrictions of Waqf Property
Classifying Waqf Property While the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) did not establish a formal classification system for waqf during his lifetime. However, the various schools of fiqh classified it later differently. This article will explore two main categories: beneficiaries (al-mawquf ‘alaihim) and the endowed property itself (al-mauquf). By Beneficiaries (al-Mawquf ‘Alaihim) Under this category, waqf can be divided into three types:…
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Creating a Waqf: Essential Conditions You Need to Know
In Arabic, the terms ‘waqf’ (plural ‘awqaf’) and ‘habs’ (plural ‘ahbas’) are verbal nouns and infinitives. Both words signify ‘to stop, to prevent, to restrain,’ a concept known as ‘al-habs wa al-man.’ However, while the English translation of ‘waqf’ is often understood as a religious endowment, it may not fully capture the depth of devotion and grace associated with the…
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Guide to I’tikaf in the Month of Ramadan: Seclusion in Obedience
The month of Ramadan is a special time for Muslims around the world. Besides being a month of fasting, Ramadan is also known for special acts of worship such as i’tikaf. I’tikaf is a spiritual tradition involving seclusion in the mosque to focus on worship and self-reflection. In this article, we will discuss a complete guide to performing i’tikaf effectively…
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Akhlaq Lessons from Ramadan Fasting
Ramadan fasting is one of the pillars of Islam that is required for Muslims who have reached puberty and are of sound mind. During this holy month, Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, and marital relations from dawn to sunset. However, besides the obligation to refrain from these things, Ramadan fasting also teaches many moral and akhlaq lessons that can be…
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The Virtue of Offering Iftar in the Month of Ramadan
Ramadan is a blessed month, where Muslims worldwide fast from dawn until sunset as part of worship to Allah Ta’ala. However, besides observing fasting individually, providing iftar (breaking the fast) to others also holds great virtue in Islam. The practice of offering iftar is not only a social act of kindness but also a highly encouraged act of worship in…
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Implementation of The Zakat System in The Modern Era
What is Zakat? Zakat is the third pillar of Islam, and it is one of the important pillars because relates to society and helps in the well-being public. Zakat term for taking part in treasures that have been required by Allah to be given to entitled groups to accept it. Condition mandatory Muslims giving zakat (Muzzaki) Muslim Baligh Sensible Assets owned…
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