Muslim Lifestyle
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Let’s Muhasabah! Reflecting on One’s Shortcomings
In Islam, muhasabah or self-reflection is a profound idea that inspires believers to constantly assess and consider their deeds goals and spiritual condition. We need muhasabah to help us stay focused on our ultimate goal which is to worship Allah ﷻ and work toward His pleasure in a world full of obligations temptations and diversions. We can recognize our shortcomings…
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Postpone the Menstruation with Medicine to Complete Ramadan, Is it Allowed?
One of required worships of Islam is the requirement that all Muslims who are of legal age, sane and physically capable is fasting during the month of Ramadan. Allah ﷻ said in surah Al-Baqarah verse 183: يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا كُتِبَ عَلَيْكُمُ الصِّيَامُ كَمَا كُتِبَ عَلَى الَّذِينَ مِنْ قَبْلِكُمْ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَتَّقُونَ O you who have believed, decreed upon you is fasting…
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Intention to Fast Qadha Ramadhan: Don’t Make a Mistake!
Have a Ramadan fasting debt that hasn’t been repaid? But don’t know for sure the law regarding the intention to fast Qadha Ramadhan? So that your worship is valid and without doubt, let’s discuss it thoroughly here! Starting from reading the intention to fast for Qadha Ramadhan, the best time to make Qadha, to the consequences if you continue to…
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Intention of Fasting in Ramadan: Obligatory or Sunnah? Here’s the Explanation!
Have you ever been confused in the middle of fasting in Ramadan because you forgot your intention to fast and suddenly thought, “Gosh, is my fast valid today?” It must feel uncomfortable, right? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! There are many people who still feel doubtful about the intention of fasting in Ramadan, whether it is obligatory or just sunnah.…
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Ramadhan Kareem: Time to Increase Faith and Piety!
Have you ever felt that the atmosphere of Ramadhan Kareem is very different compared to other months? The air before breaking the fast feels cooler, the aroma of food tempts from the kitchen, and the heart feels more peaceful. The nights are even more special with the recitation of the Qur’an, studies at the mosque, and prayers that are said…
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Is Hidayah Awaited or Sought?
A key idea in Islam is hidayah or divine guidance which describes the direction Allah ﷻ gives people to keep them on the straight and narrow. The heart is illuminated by this light which makes it possible to discern between truth and falsity right and wrong. But a relevant question is raised: Is hidayah something that one actively pursues or is…
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Tips for a Productive I’tikaf During the Last 10 Nights of Ramadan
An intense act of worship known as I’tikaf which takes place in the mosque over the final ten nights of Ramadan enables Muslims to put all of their attention on seeking Allahs pleasure and to disengage from worldly distractions. Ibn ‘Umar (Allah ﷻbe pleased with both of them) reported that the Messenger of Allah ﷻ(ﷺ) used to observe i’tikaf in the last…
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How to Get Healthy and Good Suhoor
Suhoor is one of the meals that helps muslims to do fasting and get Ramadhan blessing. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: Take suhoor, because in suhoor is a blessing (Muslim and Sahih Bukhari). This hadith emphasizes the many advantages of suhoor a meal that is essential before beginning a fast. Making the correct food choices during suhoor maximizes the benefits…
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6 Tips to Stay Productive During Ramadan
Ramadan fasting is one of the pillars of Islam that must be carried out by a Muslim. Ramadan fastingis required to be done by every Muslim who has reached the age of puberty, is of sound mind, and isnot in a state of illness or is traveling far. Allah ﷻ has commanded us to fast, as Allah ﷻ mentions in…
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Kufur Nikmat: Denial of Allah’s Blessings
Kufur nikmat as used in Islam is the idea of denying or not being grateful for Allah ﷻs blessings. It is a spiritual illness that frequently goes undiagnosed but has serious repercussions for a persons life and faith. Everything from the wealth we own to the air we breathe is a blessing from Allah ﷻ. However people fall into the trap of…
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