Inside this Issue

Ramadan is the month in which the rewards of our good deeds are 

multiplied, the doors of Hell are closed, the gates of Paradise are open 

and the Shayateen are locked up. These factors encourage us to increase 

our good deeds, worship Allah, increase Taqwa and Imaan; and these are 

the reasons why Allah ordered the believers to fast in this blessed 

month. Allah says ‘Oh you who believe, fasting has been prescribed 

for you as it was prescribed to those (nations) before you, so that you 

may attain piety. (Al-Baqarah, 2:183) 

Those who fast only to "experience what the poor people are going 

through" are fasting for the wrong reasons. Fasting is not only about 

abstaining from food and drink between daylight hours; it also entails 

giving up your desires, habits and disobedience in order to become 

completely subservient to Allah . 

Bearing this in mind, it is essential for us to understand that we must 

utilise this blessed month as much as possible, by changing our old ways 

and doing many good deeds. The Sahabah (Companions) would shed 

tears and beg Allah to give them the opportunity to reach Ramadan. 

If we find that every year we change during Ramadan, but then return 

back to our old ways, then we may not be achieving the main purpose of 

fasting – to attain Taqwa. 

Rasulullah said: A person may fast, but he will gain nothing from his 

fasting except hunger. And a person may perform Qiyaam (stay awake 

at night whilst praying, reciting the Qur'an, studying Islam etc.) but gain 

nothing but sahar (i.e. staying awake and not getting any reward). 

(Sunan Ibn Majah, Hadith no.1690) 

May Allah give us the correct understanding of the month of Ramadan 

and may we attain piety through fasting. 

Al Islah Team 

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Inside this Issue 

Ramadan of our 

Pious Predecessors 

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The Value of Ramadan 

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The Glorious 

Qur'an 

Spiritual Soul 

Adherence 

to the 

Sunnah 

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Your Questions 

Answered 

Special Feature 

Ramadan Special 

Find out how to make the 

most out of your Ramadan 

this year 

WHAT 

IS YOUR MOST 

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VALUABLE 

ASSET? 

Dear Sisters 

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How to Spend 

Ramadan? 

MEHRE 

FAATIMI 

£1,575 

NISAAB 

OF ZAKAAT 

£626 

£1 

SADAQATUL 

FITR/FIDYA 

£1 

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PARADISE FOR SALE 

At certain times during the year, vendors arrange sales of various items at their stores where items such as shoes and 

clothes can be bought at relatively inexpensive prices. Women in particular are often very attracted to such sales since 

they can save a lot of money on items that are on sale. 

An examination of the Holy Qur'an and Hadith reveals that Allah offers Paradise for sale during the holy month of 

Ramadan through His infinite mercy. Allah says in the Holy Qur'an: 

GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY 

The wonderful season of spring greets us with the blessings of lush vegetation, delicious fragrances of beautiful flowers, 

and trees laden with fruit. Likewise, the holy month of Ramadan is a month of springtime for the believer, where Allah’s 

blessing and mercy surrounds the believer at every point throughout the day and night. 

Hence, surrounded by such awesome mercy, this is truly a golden opportunity for anyone wishing for nearness to Allah 

and forgiveness from sin. It seems that the phrase golden opportunity was coined with the holy month of Ramadan in 

mind, because this phrase perfectly fits the description of this month. 

PARADISE ADORNED 

During Ramadan, blessings shower down in such abundance, that it seems that the doors of blessing have become wide 

open. According to a Hadith, Paradise is perfumed and decorated for the believers just before Ramadan, and on the first 

day of Ramadan Allah instructs the angels to open the doors of Paradise for the believers. Thus Paradise is adorned for the 

believers like a bride is adorned for her groom. 

EXCELLENCE OF THE TEN DAY PERIODS 

But Allah calls to the Home of Peace (10:25) 

Allah opens wide the gates of mercy and invites His servants to Paradise. Thus, they need to make every effort to work 

righteously and earn the right to go there. O Creator, we ask from You Paradise and seek refuge from the Fire (Hadith) 

EXCELLENCE OF THOSE WHO FAST 

This month is so blessed that the birds in the air, the fishes in the seas, and the animals on the earth pray for the forgiveness 

of all those who fast. Moreover, when they break their fast at Iftaar, the angels say Ameen to their duas. 

Those who are fortunate and wise enough to take advantage of the blessings of this month are honoured with the special 

status such as that of a wali and an abdaal. Muslims should learn valuable lessons from their elders and regard each moment 

of this month as a precious opportunity to earn righteousness so that they may also earn the special regard of Allah. 

Ramadan is a special month for seeking the mercy and forgiveness of Allah. The Messenger of Allah said about the 

month of Ramadan: 

The first ten days of Ramadan are days of mercy; the second period of ten days is for forgiveness, and the final period of 

ten days is for seeking refuge from Hellfire. 

INCREASE IN REWARD 

Allah increases the reward for deeds in this special month. For an optional (Nafl) act, a person is rewarded according to 

the reward of a mandatory (Fardh) deed, and the reward for a Fardh is multiplied at least seventy times. 

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THE PROPHET ’S PRACTICE DURING RAMADAN 

The Companions used to say that with the start of Ramadan they would note an increase in three things in the practice of 

the Messenger of Allah . 

The Messenger of Allah would dramatically increase his worship, despite the fact that his normal worship was such that 

his noble feet would swell from standing in prayer for extensive periods of time. 

He was tremendously generous in giving for the sake of Allah, and during this month, he would open his heart and hands 

even more in charity. 

He would increase his weeping in front of Allah in fear and humility, seeking repentance. 

Increasing worship, charity, and supplication are Prophetic examples that all Muslims should strive to follow with 

sincerity. Muslims tire their bodies every day in their work, but there should be at least some time during their lifetime 

when the body gets exhausted in worship. There should come such a time when the eyes long for sleep, but the 

worshipper reminds himself that struggling to stay awake seeking Allah’s pleasure will earn him the honour of looking 

upon Allah in Paradise. The eyes that stay awake now will sleep soundly in the grave. 

Only after death do restless hearts find peace 

Only he sleeps soundly who remained awake. Ramadan is the month of staying awake during the night in worship. 

Believers should accustom themselves to less rest and sleep and respect this month for the holy month of struggle, 

sacrifice, and immense blessing that it is. 

THE PROPHET ’S WAITING FOR RAMADAN 

The Messenger of Allah used to wait anxiously for the month of Ramadan and had such great regard for it that he 

would supplicate to Allah in the month of Sha'baan to see the Muslims safely into Ramadan. The tremendous value of a 

month that even the Messenger of Allah would pray for, cannot be weighed by anything on earth. 

Say: "O my Servants who have 

transgressed against their souls! 

Despair not of the Mercy of God: 

for God forgives all sins: for He is 

Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. 

(Qur'an 39:53) 

ALLAH’S MERCY SEARCHES FOR EXCUSES 

Bani Qalb Nami was a village outside Madinah Munawwarah whose families owned large numbers of sheep and goats and 

subsequently, it became very famous for sheep herding. The Messenger of Allah once said that in a night of Ramadan, 

Allah frees people from Hell in numbers as large as the number of hair on all the sheep of Bani Qalb Nami. 

This and many miracles like this illustrate that Allah’s mercy searches out excuses for the salvation of Allah’s people. 

THE SEASON FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS 

Price, the Mercy of Allah desires not But excuses for forgiveness. 

Vendors, grocers, and all sales professionals have a specific season that they prepare and work hard for. When their 

season for sales arrives, they set themselves aside, excuse themselves from all non-essential engagements and focus solely 

on the season at hand. Moreover, they pay less attention to eating and sleeping properly because they remain so 

absorbed in their trade and stay focused on how to take advantage of their particular season in the best manner. These 

people value this time and embrace hard work because their chance to make huge profits comes only once a year, after 

which they know they can afford to relax a little. 

Likewise, the holy month of Ramadan is a season for righteousness for all those who wish to draw nearer to Allah and have 

their sins forgiven. The fasts of such people who remain restless for Allah’s sake are not only limited to abstinence from 

food and drink, but their eyes and tongue and all else also remains in a state of fasting. When Muslims remain thus in a 

state of fasting from head to toe and raise their hands in supplication at the breaking of the fast (Iftaar), then Allah will 

grant whatever they wish for. 

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Nowadays we hear a lot people complaining on making ends meet, 

we hear people saying there is no Barakah. Who knows, perhaps 

the reason for this deprivation of our resources is our disrespect 

for food. You would hardly find a Muslim today who does not 

waste food. 

Everywhere, whether it is a weddings, dawats, or eating out, you 

will find people wasting and disrespecting food. It is quiet sad, how 

much food is dropped on the dinning-mat (dastarkan) without any 

concern or regard for it. 

After eating, leftovers of food and meat still remaining on the 

bones and on other big pieces of spices, which are then 

thoughtlessly thrown away. Most people do not even think of 

saving the leftovers and eventually the good food ends up in the bin. 

If food is not appealing or appetizing , it ends up in the bin, It is said that the Holy Prophet never found fault with any 

food; if he had the inclination, he would eat it, and if he disliked it, he would leave it. 

It is not only food, but water is also wasted. Unfortunately, most Muslims do not realise this. They think that since water is 

in abundance, how can one waste it? Thus, when brushing the teeth, the tap is let to run. When washing the dishes, the 

tap is left to run on full blast and is left to run continuously while the dishes are gathered on the sink. When making 

Wudhu, we see the taps are left on full blast (especially in mosques). 

If we look at and reflect on our conduct and behaviour, we will realise the sad and the sorry state of the Ummah, where 

there is no love or regard for our fellow Muslims. There is greed, selfishness and ingratitude; everyone is out to get the 

best for themselves and their children. It does not matter if other Muslims are left with scraps of food or even nothing. 

Allah says in the Qur’an, “And it is He Who produces gardens trellised and untrellised, and 

date-palms, and crops of different shape and taste (its fruits and its seeds) and olives, and 

pomegranates, similar (in kind) and different (in taste). Eat of their fruit when they ripen, 

but pay the due thereof (its Zakah, according to Allah's Orders) on the day of its harvest, 

and waste not by extravagance. Verily, He likes not Al-Musrifun (those who waste by 

extravagance) “ Surah Al-'An`am (6:141) 

“O Children of Adam! wear your beautiful apparel at every time and place of prayer: eat 

and drink: But waste not by excess, for Allah loveth not the wasters.” Surah Al-A'raf (7:31) 

Thus we should all repent from the food and water that we may have wasted and vow 

never to waste a single speck of food ever again. By Allah! On the Day of Judgment, we 

will have to give an account of everything we waste. 

There Are Severe Warnings in the Ahaadith In Regard To Talking in the Masjid 

It is narrated that worldly talk in the Masjid destroys the good deeds just as fire consumes wood (ibid); or 

as animals eat away grass. This way all virtues are destroyed totally. The time in the Masjid should be 

spent in worship, etc. one should save himself from disturbing others, in vain and worldly talks and 

backbiting. If anyone is doing so, he should be stopped with great love and respect. 

It is reported in a Hadith that when a person engages in worldly talk in the Masjid an angel says to him: 

“Keep quiet O friend of Allah.” If he continues in his worldly chatter, the angel says for the second time: 

“Keep quiet O enemy of Allah.” If he still persists, the angel finally says to him: 

“Keep quiet, may the curse of Allah be upon you” (Aadabul Masaajid pg.6). 

WARNING 

In a saying: A time will come on people when they will indulge in worldly talks and 

vain talks in Masjid, so you must not sit with such people; Allah has no need for 

such people. (Baihaqi) 

In another Hadith a severe warning has been sounded, that when the Ummah will 

engage in fifteen actions, calamities will pour down upon them. One of the fifteen 

points mentioned is: “...and when voices will be raised in the Masjid.” (Mishkat) 

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What is 

Ramadan? 

Maulana Abdur Raheem Sahib (D.B) 

(Sheikhul Hadith Darul Ulloom, Bury) 

Ramadan is month of remembering the poor and 

destitute among the society, a time to think of 

those poor souls who could barely manage a loaf 

of bread. We will have plenty of food at Iftaar but 

their Iftaar never comes. Bishr Haafi, a great 

Saint, was once lying in the Masjid, it was cold, 

he had a blanket by his side but he was 

shivering, someone asked him 'why don't you 

cover yourself with the blanket? He replied 'Many 

poor people are shivering in the cold, I don't have 

enough money to buy them warm clothing, the 

least I can do is shiver a little bit so I can feel for 

them and maybe pray for them. 

Hadith: 'Every good deed of the son of 

Adam is multiplied, one Hasana by 

tenfold and up to 700 times, Allah 

says ' Except for Sawm, as it is for me 

and I will personally give it's reward, he/ 

she leaves food and shahwat for my sake' 

For the fasting person there are two joys, 

one when he/she opens the fast and the 

other when they meet their Lord.' 

Hadith: Ramadan has come 

upon you, it is a great blessed 

month, In it is a night better 

than a thousand months, 

whosoever is deprived of it, is 

deprived of all good. 

Ramadan is a month of 

remembering Allah , turning 

towards him, repenting from past 

sins, major and minor, making a 

firm resolution never to lead a 

sinful life in future. 

Ramadan is a month of patience, especially 

this year and the next few years. Especially 

for those who smoke as they will feel the 

crave but they will have to resist. It's a good 

time to give up this bad habit. 

Ramadan is full of Noor, the Noor of the 

day is due to the fasting and it is different 

from the Noor of the night which is due to 

Tarawih and recitation of the Qur'an. A 

Muímin should take his fare share of both 

Noors. 


Ramadan of our Pious Predecessors 

HADHRAT SHAYKH UL-HIND (R.A) 

Hadhrat Shaykh ul-Hind Maulana 

Mahmood Hasan‟s (May the mercy 

of Allah be upon him) Tarawih 

would conclude at the time of the 

pre-dawn meal (Suhoor), at which 

time he would eat and get ready for 

Fajr prayers. Thus, he would spend 

the entire night in worship. 

After a few days of following this 

strict regimen, the women of his 

household grew concerned about 

his health after noticing grave 

symptoms of fatigue. Therefore, 

they implored Hadhrat to take a 

break and rest, after which he could 

continue after getting refreshed. 

However, Hadhrat would reply that 

he may not be alive to see another 

Ramadan. 

Then, the women sent a message 

to the Qari leading the Tarawih 

explaining the situation to him and 

requesting him to end the Tarawih 

early, with the excuse that he was 

tired. They were well aware that 

Hadhrat Shaykh ul-Hind was very 

considerate of others‟ welfare and 

would accept that excuse without 

question. The Qari agreed because 

he too wanted his Shaykh to be 

able to get some rest. 

Consequently, the Qari completed 

the Tarawih after just one or two 

Juz because he had already 

informed his Shaykh that he was 

tired and could only recite so much. 

After Tarawih, Hadhrat insisted on 

having the Qari sleep on his bed on 

the mosque grounds instead of 

going home. Hadhrat's mureed had 

to comply with this request and lay 

down on his Shaykh‟s bed. Hadhrat 

shut off the lights and urged his 

mureed to sleep. 

The Qari dozed off, but was awakened soon 

thereafter by someone pressing his feet. He 

got up and upon looking closely was shocked 

to realize that it was none other than Hadhrat 

Shaykh ul-Hind! He said incredulously, 

“Hadhrat! What are you doing?” Hadhrat 

replied, “You yourself said that you were tired 

so I thought I should press and massage your 

feet so that you may feel better.” 

At this, the Qari got out of bed and said, 

“Hadhrat, if you intend to be awake all night 

anyway, let us go into the mosque and I will 

read the Holy Qur'an to you so that you can 

pass the night listening.” So both of them 

went into the mosque where Hadhrat's 

mureed started reciting in prayer and Hadhrat 

lined up behind him listening to his recitation 

of the Holy Qur'an. 

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HADHRAT MUJADDID ALF-THANI (R.A) 

Hadhrat Mujaddid Alf-Thani (May the mercy 

of Allah be upon him) wrote in his Maktubat 

that all the year‟s blessings are a drop in the 

ocean when compared to the vast blessings 

of Ramadan. He continues to say that this is 

the reason why all the Holy Books were 

revealed in this holy month. Ramadan has a 

strong connection to the Word of Allah which 

is why Muslims should excessively recite the 

Holy Qur'an in this month. 

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HADRAT RAIPURI (R.A) 

A famous routine of Hadhrat Raipuri (May the 

mercy of Allah be upon him) was that he 

would gather together all of his followers on 

the fifteenth of Sha'baan, meet with them all 

and say that he would now see them after 

Ramadan if he lived until then. He would also 

hand a sack to one of his attendants, 

instructing him to collect any mail he receives 

so that he would tend to it after the holy 

month. 

He would spend the entire month in seclusion 

and worship, not wishing to check mail or be 

disturbed in this precious month. So many 

people would come to spend the whole of 

Ramadan in the mosque that there would be 

no room for anyone‟s bedding after the 

nineteenth of Sha'baan. In this manner, the 

mosque would come alive with worship and 

the remembrance of Allah. 

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HADHRAT MAULANA MUHAMMAD 

ZAKARIYA (R.A) 

Hadhrat Shaykh ul-Hadith Maulana 

Muhammad Zakariya (May the mercy of Allah 

be upon him) used to say the following about 

himself: 

My routine was to spend the holy month of 

Ramadan in solitary worship following in the 

footsteps of our noble elders. I would spend 

the whole day reciting the Holy Qur'an, taking 

breaks from this only for mandatory and 

optional prayers. 

One day, an old friend who lived in another 

neighbourhood and who was unaware of my 

strict Ramadan schedule came to see me. I 

replied to his greeting and retired to my 

private room to continue my recitation. He 

followed me into the room where he sat 

quietly as I read until Asr, at which time he 

accompanied me to join the prayer. 

After Asr prayer, I once again retired to my 

room and continued my recitation, and my 

friend again followed me in only to see that I 

had already started my recitation. After 

waiting patiently for a while he said, “My 

friend, Ramadan also comes to us but never 

like such a fever.” He meant that it seemed 

as if the month of Ramadan would 

overwhelm me like a fever overwhelms its 

victim. 

Hadhrat Zakariya further stated that he would 

remain in such an enthusiastic state for the 

entire month. 

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“Those to whom we have given the book (and who) recite it 

as it should be recited, those believe therein.” (Al- 

Baqarah ..2..12) 

It is not enough to merely speak out that we believe in the 

book but we must give its right due by reciting. Allah tells us 

that anyone may say with his tongue that he believes in his 

book but he is not true in saying that unless he recites it. 

There are three rights of the Qur‟an which are as follows: 

· To recite it correctly in the manner it was revealed and as 

the Prophet recited it. 

· To try to understand it and to comprehend its truths and 

knowledge. 

· To act on its teachings and guidance. 

If anyone gives it the three rights then he will be said to 

have given it all its rights. However, if he fails to give any 

one of these rights then he will not have given the full 

rights. 

The first right is to recite it in a correct manner. Certain 

people suggest these days that there is no point in reciting 

the Qur‟an like parrots. They say that we must understand 

its meaning otherwise there is no use in reciting it (May 

Allah protect us from such ideas). This is a deception of the 

devil which is being introduced among the Muslims. The 

Prophet was sent for different purposes and the Qur‟an 

mentions it frequently but two things it mentions distinctly; 

“"Our Lord, do Thou send among them a messenger, one 

of them, who shall recite to them Thy Signs, and teach 

them the book and the wisdom, and purify them.” (2: 129) 

Thus, to recite the Qur‟an is a distinct purpose and a pious 

deed and reward receiving. 

The recital of the Qur‟an is not something to be taken 

lightly. The Prophet had taught his companions the 

science of recital. Each letter is pronounced in a particular 

way and articulated in a prescribed manner. This is known 

as Tajweed (The science of recital). It is based on the 

Prophet method. Many books are written on this subject. 

This science is intact today and the Qur‟an is recited 

exactly as the Prophet used to recite. There has been no 

change whatever. 

Recital in itself is a goal. It is the devil deceiving us if we 

say “what may be gained by reciting without 

understanding?” To recite without understanding is the first 

step. Only after climbing it can we go to the next step. 

The Prophet has said, “When anyone recites the Qur‟an, 

he gets ten virtues written down for him against each 

letter.” He then explained that لما was not one letter but 

alif was a letter, laam was a second letter and meem a third 

letter. One who recites لما gets thirty deeds credited to 

him. Some Ulama have suggested that he gets ninety 

deeds because each of these letters is not one but three 

letters. That adds up to nine and ten deeds are credited 

against each. 

We do not value the virtues recorded in the Record of 

Deeds but if we are told we would get £90 for a piece of work, we will 

understand it. However, the truth is that it is the deeds that are the 

currency of the Hereafter. As long as we are alive, we cannot 

understand the worth of these deeds. It is only in the hereafter 

we will realise that money is worthless. The only question that 

will be asked will be concerning our virtues and piety. Then 

shall we know the worth of our deeds. 

Nevertheless, the Qur‟an is, in itself a means of reward and 

excellence, this is why many Muslims even 

today recite the Qur'an every morning before 

commencing any work. History tells us that in 

the early morning, the sound of recital could be 

heard from every Muslim house. 

The Prophet is quoted in a Hadith as saying 

that sometimes a man recites the Qur‟an but its letters curse him 

because he spoils them and recites wrongly. A person who is learning 

and makes a mistake is excused but one who does not make an effort 

to rectify their Qur'an and recites it incorrectly then they will be 

questioned by Allah . Therefore, it is the responsibility of every 

Muslim that he should recite the Qur‟an as taught to us by the Prophet 

 

There was a time when the Muslims made great sacrifices and 

underwent much trouble and difficulty to learn to read the words of the 

Qur‟an. It is reported by Bukhari that Amr bin Salmah was only a child 

at the time Rasulullah migrated to Madinah. His village was far from 

Madinah. He said “Some people of my tribe had become Muslim and I 

too had embraced Islam. The biggest asset after belief is the Qur‟an. I 

wished to learn the words of the Qur‟an and its science but there was 

no one who could recite the Qur‟an in the entire village. So, I used to 

hunt the caravan route outside the village and wait for the caravans 

from Madinah. When I met a caravan from Madinah, I asked them to 

teach me from the Qur‟an if anyone of them knew it. In this way, I 

learnt somewhat of the Qur‟an from them. This had become my daily 

practice. In a few months, I came to know more of the Qur‟an than 

anyone else in our village, and I had memorised more chapters that 

anyone had. Thus, when a Masjid was built in the village and an Imam 

was selected, the people put me forward because I knew more of the 

Qur‟an than other people in the village.” 

The Muslims learnt and memorised the Qur‟an in this way. It is the 

results of their efforts that the Qur‟an is preserved to this day. It is not 

merely the words that are preserved but also the meaning. By the 

grace of Allah, the entire exegesis of the Qur‟an is intact today as it 

was explained to the Companions by the Prophet . Allah has not 

only assured us that He will preserve the Qur‟an but He has also 

assured us that He will preserve its meaning. 

A Way to Preserve Arabic Language 

Here is an example of how its meaning is preserved. Allamah Hamavi 

Rahmatullahi Alayh has written the Muajjim Al-buldan describing the 

conditions of all well-known cities until his time, and their history. He 

has mentioned that there were two tribes in the Arabian Peninsula the 

Akkad and Daraib. It was known about them that they did not allow a 

stranger from another city or tribe to stay more than three days with 

them, although the Arabs are known for their hospitality. When they 

were asked to explain this behaviour, they said that if an outsider 

stayed with them more than three days then he 

would corrupt their language, and he would 

influence delivery and pronunciation of words. 

They said, “Our language is the language of the 

Qur‟an. We have to preserve it,” in this way, Allah 

preserved the words and meanings of the Qur‟an. 

Therefore, it is very important for a person to go 

sit and learn how to pray the letters of the Qur‟an 

by a Qari. May Allah give us all the ability to learn 

how to read the Qur‟an correctly. Ameen. 

By Qari Saeed Makda 


y Mufti Moosa Badat Sahib (D.B) 

Khalifah of Hadhrat Mufti Mahmood-ul-Hasan Sahib Gangohi R.A 

Below is the final part transcript of the inspiring speech 

on the importance of a healthy soul for scholars 

delivered by Hadhrat Mufti Moosa Badat Sahib (D.B) – 

Khalifah of Hadhrat Mufti Mahmood-ul-Hasan Sahib 

Gangohi (R.A) at Jame Masjid, Henry Street, Batley as 

part of the series of presentations covering the Health of 

the Body, Intellect and Soul. Transcripted by Mufti M. 

Noman Daji. 

The Tasawwuf in the Salaah of the 

Holy Prophet Muhammad 

The Holy Prophet Muhammad used to perform ‘Qiyam 

Al-Layl – Prayers in the Night. Once a companion 

(Sahabi) joined the Holy Prophet Muhammad in the 

Qiyaam Al-Layl hoping it would be a short prayer. The 

Holy Prophet Muhammad completed Al-Baqarah, the 

Sahabi was hoping the Holy Prophet Muhammad 

would go into Ruku after this but he continued with Al- 

Imraan, the Sahabi was hoping the Holy Prophet 

Muhammad would go into Ruku after this but he 

continued with Al-Ma’idah, the Sahabi could no longer 

continue. As you can imagine the recitation of the Holy 

Prophet Muhammad would have been with complete 

perfection in Tajweed and Tarteel. I say this kind of long 

prayer is not possible unless one has the full 

concentration and devotion only to Allah, Most High. 

Sometimes the Holy Prophet Muhammad used to 

perform very long prostration (Sajdah) that Hadhrat 

Aishah (R.A) used to touch the Holy Prophet Muhammad 

to see if he was still breathing and he could be heard. 

She could hear the Holy Prophet Muhammad 

supplicating in Sajdah, ‘O Allah! I seek your protection 

from your punishment, O Allah! Make me remember 

you abundantly, etc heart warming supplications. 

The Tasawwuf in the Supplications of the 

Holy Prophet Muhammad 

Hadhrat Maulana Manzoor Nomani Sahib (R.A) writes 

when I wanted to research on Tasawwuf I started 

reviewing the supplications of the Holy Prophet 

Muhammad and I noticed they were full of spirituality 

and Tasawwuf. The Qur'an mentions that when the 

verses of the Qur'an were read in front of the 

companions their hearts would soften and their faith 

would increase. 

The point is without learning or knowing the means like 

Nahw and Sarf one cannot master the sciences of Qur'an 

and Hadith. So how is it possible to purify the Nafs and 

Soul without treading this Path of Ihsan and taking 

guidance from an expert in this field i.e. Sheikh of 

Tasawwuf. 

Methods of Zikr as a Treatment of the Heart 

The Zikr that is done in a certain way is a cure the Sheikh 

might prescribe to his mureed. Once I asked Hadhrat 

Sheikh-ul-Hadith Maulana Zakariyya Muhajir Madani 

(R.A) that when I do the loud Zikr moving my head in a 

certain way I think that the method I do the Zikr is not 

Sunnah. It is a cure to treat the heart. However, just Zikr 

of Allah Most High is found in the Qur'an and Sunnah 

without a doubt and is a primary act. Hadhrat confirmed 

that is the correct intention to have. 

The important thing in Tasawwuf is to purify the 

diseases of the heart like Kibr (Arrogance). Arrogance 

was the first sin committed in the heavens by Shaytan. 

Another evil of the heart is Hasad (Jealousy). This was 

the first sin committed on the earth by the son of 

Hadhrat Adam when his Qurbani was not accepted. 

Adultery, alcohol consumption, usury, etc are all major 

sins and everyone knows them. However, jealousy, 

greed, etc are equally major sins and sometimes more 

severe as one does not think one is engaged in sin when 

he is involved in them. Hence, one needs to strive to 

purify his heart from these evils with great concern. 

Conclusion 

To summarise there are three primary disciplines in 

Islam. The third one – Purifying the Nafs and Heart – has 

been taken care by the Masha’ikh and Sufiya who are 

the experts in this field. The Holy Prophet Muhammad 

said ‘I have been sent to perfect good character’. 

Humans are made up of both body and soul and actions 

related to both the body and soul needs to be 

developed. 

May Allah Most High give us all the opportunity to tread 

this path with sincerity. Ameen. 

Islahi Majlis of Mufti Musa Badat Sahib 

Islahi Majlis of Mufti Musa Badat Sahib 

(Khalifa of Maulana Mahmoodul Hasan Gangohi Sahib) 

(Khalifa of Maulana Mahmoodul Hasan Gangohi Sahib) 

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Adherence to the Sunnah and the 

Importance of Pardah 

The following is an extract 

translated from the Urdu book, 

Faizaan e Abdur Rauf, and will 

Insha-Allah be continued in 

subsequent issues of 

Al-Islah. 

Allah proclaims in Surah al- 

Ahzaab: „The person who obeys 

and adheres to the teachings of 

Allah and his Rasul , has 

achieved great success.‟ (33:71) 

A great success is thus that a 

person follows and obeys Allah 

and His Rasul . A respectable 

status in the world, wealth and fame 

are not success. True success is 

this that whilst living in this world, 

Muslim men and women obey Allah 

and His Rasul , and rightly so, 

as it is a command of Allah that 

Muslims obey and follow Allah 

and His Rasul 

Nabi ’s practices are an 

example for us 

Allah has sent His most dear and 

beloved Messenger to this world 

as a model for our guidance. Just 

as we send or show a sample of a 

product prior to ordering something, 

in order to demonstrate what kind of 

end-product we require, similarly, 

Allah expresses that He requires 

all Muslim men and women to live a 

life like that of His beloved Nabi . 

“Certainly, there is for you, in the 

Messenger of Allah , an 

excellent example.” (33:21) 

Pious people of faith have given the 

following example; when we want to 

have some clothes sewn, we give 

the tailor a pair of clothes for 

accurate measurement and one for 

the style and design which we 

require. The tailor will sew the 

clothes according to the sample 

which was provided to him. When 

the Tailor delivers the products to 

us, we will compare them to the 

sample to see whether the size and 

design has accurately been 

replicated or not. If there has been 

some fault, for instance, if the 

clothes have come back slightly 

longer or shorter, we will not be 

very happy with the tailor and will 

argue with him saying, „Well, I‟ll pay 

you for your efforts this time, 

however, in future, I‟ll have my 

clothes sewn by someone else.‟ 

This was because he had not sewn 

them according to the sample 

provided. 

Similarly, the pious scholars state 

that Allah has sent his beloved 

Messenger as an example so that 

our lives can be lived in accordance 

to his life. He is an exemplar of, 

eating, drinking, adorning, living in 

and out of the house; he is the 

example for the complete way of 

life. If our life is in accordance to 

his life, then we are successful and 

will have earned the pleasure of 

Our Lord, otherwise we have failed. 

Furthermore, it is not to be thought 

that Nabi was only an example or 

role model for the era of the 

Sahabah and is not so anymore. In 

fact, the truth is that he is also the 

role model for the Taabi‟een, Tab-e- 

Taabi‟een, the current generations, 

and the future generations, to the 

extent that he will still be a role 

model for the last humans to appear 

before Qiyyamah. Allah ‟s 

Maulana Abdur Rauf Sufi Sahib 

command for everyone is that every 

life is to be lived in accordance to 

this example. Allah has 

mentioned this in the Qur‟an: 

Say (O Prophet ): “If you do 

love Allah, follow me; Allah shall 

love you and forgive your sins. 

And Allah is Most-Forgiving, 

Very-Merciful.” (Surah Aal Imraan, 

Ayah 31) 

It is one thing to love Allah and 

then to wonder whether he loves us 

or not. However, it is a fact that if 

we follow and adhere to the 

teachings of Nabi and if we have 

obeyed him, then Allah will make 

us His beloved. What a great thing 

this is and what great status it 

holds. This is why at every turn of 

our life, and at every opportunity, 

our deeds should be in accordance 

to the life of our beloved Nabi . 

Our pious scholars state that the 

Seerah and incidents of our beloved 

Nabi are present in numerous 

languages including Urdu and 

Gujerati, therefore, we should study 

these and then structure our lives 

accordingly. 

May Allah enable us to act upon 

every Sunnah of our beloved 

Rasulullah and include us 

amongst His most beloved 

servants. Aameen 

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and the Ahaadith of the 

Prophet . 

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Maulana Raashid Pakwashi Sahib 

By Maulana Raasheed Pakwashi 

Today's widespread suffering and the chaotic state of our 

society gives a clear indication of our state of spiritual 

bankruptcy. The prevalent moral degradation is a clear 

manifestation of man’s enslavement by his Nafs. Allah clearly 

states in the Glorious Qur’an with regards to the Nafs; 

“Successful is the one who purifies (and tames) his Nafs. And 

unsuccessful is he who becomes enslaved by it (the 

Nafs).” (91:8) 

O Muslims, Ramadan is here!! For the entire year, both the 

Shaytaan and the Nafs have tried tirelessly to strip us of our 

Imaan and drag us into the abyss. Finally in this blessed 

month Shaitaan has been shackled. Nothing stands between 

us and our Nafs. Now is the time for us to smash it into 

submission – into submission of our Lord, our Creator and 

Sustainer. This month is an eagerly anticipated and honoured 

guest from Allah, offering us the opportunity for spiritual 

rejuvenation and self reformation. 

Our beloved Prophet has said: “If my Ummah knew the 

value of Ramadan, they would wish Ramadan to prevail the 

entire year.” 

Hadhrat Hasan Basri RA says: 

The security of the heavens is with Jibra'eel , as long as he 

stays in them, the skies will be secure. 

The security of the earth is through the Prophet . As long as 

he is here, the dwellers of the earth will remain secure. 

The security of the Ummah of the Prophet is with 

Ramadan. As long as this Ummah values Ramadan, respects it 

and acts upon its rules, they will be safe and secure. For this 

reason, the Prophet said: If Allah had desired to punish my 

Ummah like the nations of A' ad and Thamud, then he would 

not have given either the Surah "Qul Huwallahu Ahad" or 

Ramadan. 

The following Hadith describe s very aptly and 

comprehensively how one should value, respect and act 

especially in this month of spiritual healing; 

“Have Taqwa of Allah wherever you are. Follow a bad deed 

with good deed that it will erase it. Treat people with 

excellent manners.” (Tirmidhi) 

Taqwa although often loosely translated by “fear of Allah” is 

in actuality much more than that. To obtain Taqwa is to gain 

complete awareness of ones Lord. This does not merely 

include the fear of his wrath and punishment due to 

disobedience but also includes genuine hope for his infinite 

mercy. Abu Hurairah described Taqwa as imagining 

oneself walking on a very narrow, thorn laden path whilst 

wearing loose, delicate garments. How would one pass? 

Obviously very carefully whilst holding onto ones garments. In 

the same way Taqwa is to create a barrier between oneself 

and the punishment of Allah, whether this through an act of 

obedience or the abstinence from disobedience. It is only 

through Taqwa that a person’s piety can be measured. 

The Hadith then goes on to describe what one should do if he 

is to err and commit sin. It is only human that one will 

inevitably neglect ones lord one time or another. What should 

be done? Offer an act of piety and this will erase the bad 

deed. This itself is a form of Taubah, Taubah literally means 

“to return” i.e. Return back to the obedience of Allah. 

Finally the Messenger advised to come across people with 

excellent manners. This was an important reminder and also 

an extension and elaboration of upholding Taqwa, as Taqwa 

does not only include the offering of the main pillars of 

worship such as prayer, fast and Zakah but it is just as 

important to display good manners. In fact good manners has 

often been described as the “essence of Deen” and should 

never be disregarded. 

The month of Ramadan is a time for reconnecting with ones 

Lord and the way to do this is through Dua (supplication. 

There are two special times when duas are readily accepted 

by Allah; 

At the time of Iftaar (breaking the fast) and at the time of 

Suhoor (beginning the fast). 

Musa once requested to see Allah. Allah replied “Oh 

Musa, you cannot see me as there are seventy thousand veils 

between us. However, I shall give a month as a gift to the 

Ummah of Muhammad , called Ramadan. Whoever of the 

believers will fast in this month, I shall so manifest myself at 

the time of Iftaar, there will be no veil between me and 

them.” 

This is the time for Taubah and Istighfaar (repentance for 

ones sins). A Hadith states that a person who witnesses the 

month of Ramadan, but is not forgiven is indeed unfortunate. 

How can one with such knowledge let up on such an 

opportunity? Allah grant us true understanding. Aameen 

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Question: To make up missed fasting (period, 

pregnancy) can I do it on the six days of 

Shawwal, Arafat or other special days of fast? 

If yes - do I get double reward? Do I have to 

clarify the intentions, declare them for both 

matters (missed fasting, intention to fast for 

Arafat for example)? 

Answer: One may make up for the missed fasts on 

these days. The intention should be clearly that of 

missed fasts only. It is hoped, from the mercy of Allah 

, that one will receive the virtues of these special 

days as well. 

As a general rule, one should try and complete all 

missed fasts as soon as possible. 

Question: Please could you tell me if the six 

days of fasting in Shawwaal - is to be done on 

the first six days after Eid or any days of 

Shawwaal? 

Answer: The six days of fasting in Shawwal may be 

kept anytime in Shawwaal. (Tirmidhi) 

Question: If a person has had a wet dream, will 

this affect his fast? 

Answer: A wet dream does not break the fast, nor 

does it render it makrooh. 

(Fataawa al-Lajnah al-Daaimah, Vol.10, pg. 274) 

Question: I am 30 weeks pregnant? Is it 

compulsory upon me to fast or am I excused? 

Answer: If you are unable to fast, you will be excused. 

You will have to make Qadhaa (make up) for the 

missed fasts of Ramadan. 

Question: I have heard the terms Qadhaa and 

Kaffarah many times. What do they mean? And 

in which situations does one have to make 

Qadhaa of his fasts and make Kaffarah? 

Answer: Qadhaa means repeating the fast. A person 

does only Qadhaa when he hadn’t started the fast in 

the first instance. 

However if one starts a fast and breaks it intentionally 

without any valid excuse he must perform Qadhaa and 

Kaffarah. 

To perform Kaffarah one must fast consecutively for 

60 days. If for some reason a day is missed during the 

60, he/she must start again from the beginning. 

(Bahisti Zewar Vol 3, pg 209) 

Question: What are the virtues of doing I’tikaaf 

in Ramadan? 

Answer: There are many virtues of observing I’tikaaf. 

A person doing I’tikaaf is sacrificing himself and his 

time, just for the sake of worshipping Allah 

Whilst doing I’tikaaf he keeps himself safeguarded 

from all worldly matters, affairs, arguments and sins. 

Waiting for the time of Salaah and Jamaah. 

He is like the angels who spend their entire time 

worshipping Allah . 

The Masjid is the house of Allah and the Mu’takif 

spends his time in the Masjid. Therefore he is a guest 

of Allah . 

This was a Sunnah of Rasulullah which he practiced 

throughout his lifetime and never missed. 

Question: Am I allowed to leave the Masjid to 

do fresh wudhu whilst in I’tikaaf? 

Answer: Because it is appropriate for the person in 

I’tikaaf to be in the state of wudhu at all times, he is 

allowed to leave the Masjid to perform wudhu if he is 

not in the state of wudhu. Before sleeping it is 

incorrect to base this ruling on doing fresh wudhu 

which is mustahab. 

(Fatawa Rahimiyyah vol.3 page 148) 

Question: Does Sehri substitute the intention 

for fasting? 

Answer: Even if one did not state the intention of 

fasting at the time of Sehri, eating the Sehri is in itself 

the intention for fasting. 

(Fatawa Rahimiyyah vol.3) 

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What is the most 

aluable 

Asset? 

By Apa R. Bint Ilyas 

Today in this advanced age we have been blessed with 

countless favours from Allah , but one blessing that is 

seriously undervalued is in the form of our parents. It is 

a great regret that nowadays we don‟t even see our 

parents as a blessing from Allah , when in reality they 

are a source of immense Barakah and a form of 

accepted Duas for their children. The truth is we have 

not recognised their status. So what is their status? 

In the following verse of the Qur‟an: 

وَ‏ قَضٰ‏ ى رَ‏ بُّكَ‏ اََّلا تَعۡ‏ بُدُوۡ‏ ۤۡ ا ا ۤۡ اَِّل اِيااهُ‏ وَ‏ ۡ بِال وَ‏ الِدَيۡ‏ نِ‏ اِحۡ‏ سَانًا ؕ اَِّاا يَببۡ‏ ‏ََُُنا ۡ ‏ِِن دَكَ‏ الِِۡبَرَ‏ اَحَدََُُّاۤۡ‏ 

ٰ هََُّا فََلَ‏ تَقُلْ‏ ۤۡ لاهََُّا اُفٍّ‏ وا ‏َّلَ‏ ۡ تَن هَرۡ‏ ‏ََُّا وَ‏ قُلْ‏ لاهََُّا قَوۡ‏ ‏َّلً‏ ‏َِرِ‏ يۡ‏ ‏ًَّا وَ‏ ۡ اخ فِضۡ‏ لَهََُّا 

جَ‏ نَاحَ‏ الذُّلِّ‏ ‏َِّنَ‏ الراحۡ‏ ‏ََّةِ‏ وَ‏ قُلْ‏ رابِّ‏ ارۡ‏ حَ‏ َّۡ هََُّا ‏َََِّا رَ‏ بايٰ‏ نِىۡ‏ صََِيۡ‏ رًاؕ‏ 

﴾۳۲﴿ 

﴾۳۲﴿ 

اَوۡ‏ ُِِ 

“And your Lord has decreed that you worship none but 

Him, and say that you be good to parents. If any one of 

them or both of them reach old age, do not say to them 

„uff‟ (a word of contempt) nor scold them, but address 

them with respectful words and submit yourself before 

them in humility out of compassion and say „oh my Lord, 

be merciful to them just as they brought me up in my 

childhood.” (17:23-24) 

Allah has ordered mankind of showing kindness and 

obedience to parents, directly after the order of 

Tawheed, displaying how important an action it is. And 

similarly in a Hadith the prophet has mentioned: 

اَلَِْبَائِرُ:‏ اََّلْ‏ ‏ِشْرَاقُ‏ بِاللِ,‏ وَ‏ ‏ُِقُوْ‏ قُ‏ الْوَ‏ الِدَيْنِ,‏ 

وَ‏ قَتْلُ‏ النافْسِ‏ , وَ‏ الْيََِّيْنُ‏ الَََُّْوْ‏ سُ‏ 

The major sins are: to associate partners with Allah, 

disobeying parents, killing a human being and the 

immersing oath. (Sahih Bukhari) 

Showing us how severe a sin disobedience of our 

parents is as it is mentioned directly after disbelieving in 

Allah. 

Our beloved prophet has mentioned in a Hadith 

reported by ibn Majah Rahmatullah Alayh “That your 

parents are either Jannah for you or Jahannum.” 

Meaning that if you obey them, please them and serve 

them, then through their Duas you will attain Jannah. On 

the other hand if you disobey them, upset them and are 

unpleasant to them, then Allah‟s wrath will fall upon you, 

and you will be sentenced to the punishment of the fire 

of hell. The prophet has narrated that there are 3 

categories of people whom Allah will not show mercy to 

on the day of Qiyyamah, one of those categories is 

those who disobey parents. Obedience to parents is 

extremely important, as Allah postpones the punishment 

for all sins as he wishes until the day of Qiyyamah, 

except disobedience to parents, for Allah hastens its 

punishment and brings it upon him before he dies. 

Therefore disobedience of our parents will bring 

destruction in our worldly daily lives, destruction at the 

time of death and destruction in the hereafter, and then 

we complain and moan that we cannot find peace and 

success in our worldly lives and try and find faults, when 

we ourselves are to blame. 

The books of Ahaadith are filled with numerous stories 

regarding parents, here are a few: 

The companion of Hadhrat Musa in Jannah. 

Once Hadhrat Musa asked Allah to show him who 

his companion would be in Jannah. Allah instructed 

Musa to go to a certain place, where he would find a 

butcher. Allah told him this will be your companion. 

Hadhrat Musa stayed the day with this person to see 

the reason why he would be granted such a noble 

position. During the day Musa did not see any 

special action, and asked if he could spend the night 

with him. When they reached to his house, the butcher 

prepared some food and took it to an elderly woman 

who was his mother and fed her. Musa saw her utter 

a few words in prayer. Musa inquired what she had 

said; she replied “I asked Allah that he makes my son 

the companion of Musa in Jannah.” Musa upon 

hearing this informed her that her Dua had been 

accepted. 

Imam Bukhari Rahmatullah Alayh „s father passed away 

when he was very young. Imam Bukhari Rahmatullah 

Alayh lost his eyesight at a very young age, and the 

doctors were unable to cure him. His mother, on the 

other hand still continued to make Dua to Allah. She is 

reported to have said “I have cried so much that I 

thought my kidneys would burst.” One night in her 

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dream she saw Ibrahim , saying to her: “Due to your 

constant supplication, Allah has returned the eyesight of 

your child.” Upon checking Imam Bukhari Rahmatullah 

alayh his eyesight had been restored. 

My dearest readers, it is mentioned in a Hadith that there 

are three Duas that are accepted; one of them is a 

parent‟s Dua for their child. So then, does this not 

compel us to do those actions upon which our parents 

will pray for us? As we can see from these two stories, 

the power of a mothers Dua for her child. 

In a Hadith in Bukhari and Muslim the prophet has 

mentioned: 

اِنا خَ‏ يْر التاابِعِيْنَ‏ رَجُلٌ‏ يُقَالُ‏ لَهُ‏ اَوَ‏ يْس 

“That the greatest of all Tabi'een is Uwais Qarni.” Why 

was this? The prophet further mentioned, “ “ he 

had a mother and for her service he sacrificed the 

company of Rasullullah . 

لَهُ‏ وَ‏ الِدَة 

My readers, think about the sacrifice he made, Islam is 

not about following your whims and desires, it is about 

following the teachings of Allah and His beloved 

prophet . Imagine Hadhrat Uwais was alive in the time 

of the prophet , and his desire would have been to see 

“ رضي هللا ‏ِنهم و رضوا ‏ِنه“‏ his beloved and attain the title of 

” Allah is pleased with them and they are pleased with 

Him” a title of a Sahabah. Instead he sacrificed his 

desire and wholeheartedly rendered his service for his 

mother. On the contrary, the prophet told his 

companions that when the caravans and groups come 

from Yemen, look for a man called Uwais, and ask him 

to make Istighfaar for you, for his Dua will be accepted. 

Subhanallah, just imagine the status he achieved on just 

fulfilling the rights of his mother. 

Dear reader there are countless, multiple, easy rewards 

that can be earned by fulfilling the rights of our parents 

by doing the smallest and simplest of actions; for 

example it is mentioned in a Hadith that the reward of 

looking at ones parents with love is equal to an accepted 

hajj. The Sahabah upon hearing this said what if we 

were to look a hundred times in the day? The prophet 

replied Allah is extremely great and pure! 

Unfortunately though, the reality is we have been so 

influenced by the western culture that we have stooped 

so low, that we have begun to treat our parents like 

secondary citizens. We don‟t even hesitate in rebuking 

our parents, speaking back to them, going against their 

wishes, throwing in their faces words like “it‟s my life” or 

we become agitated at being told to do the simplest of 

tasks or when advised, and say to ourselves words like 

“here she goes again” or maybe to them “DAD!, I‟ve 

heard it all before”. 

My readers, our parents are our very means of 

existence, if it were not for them we would not have been 

in this world. In every little thing they do for us there are 

countless hidden favours. Even then we sacrifice our 

parent‟s happiness for our own; we disobey them to 

listen to our friends and peers. Our friends will only be 

our friends for a while, whereas our parents will always 

be our parents. In our times of need and hardship our 

friends will not want to know us, only our parents will 

come to our need. We will only understand the true value 

of our parents when they have left this world, but then it 

will be too late, and we will only have regret and 

remorse. 

So let us leave this life of disobedience for a life of 

obedience, because as mentions beautifully in a Hadith: 

رِ‏ ضَى الرابِّ‏ فِيْ‏ رِ‏ ضَى الْوَ‏ الِدِ‏ وَ‏ سَخَ‏ طُ‏ الرابِّ‏ فِيْ‏ سَخَ‏ طِ‏ الْوَ‏ الِدِ‏ 

“When they are pleased Allah is pleased and when they 

are displeased Allah is displeased” So let us value this 

great blessing of Allah and fulfil its due right. When they 

are alive we should pray for them and when they are no 

longer with us continue to pray for them. We should pray 

that Allah always showers mercy upon them during their 

old age, at the time of their departure from this world and 

during each stage of the hereafter. And let us serve them 

and please and obey them. 

Because when parents are obeyed and their rights 

fulfilled then, someone becomes the companion of Musa 

in Jannah, and someone becomes the best of 

Taabi'een, and someone‟s eyesight is returned and goes 

on to become a great Muhaddith with photographic 

memory and renowned and honoured and respected not 

just in his time but till the end of time. 

So let us take heed from this and make it a firm 

resolution to obey our parents and strive to become a 

means of coolness of their eyes. So may Allah grant us 

all the Tawfeeq to act upon what has been said. Ameen. 

Dua For Parents 

Rabbir Hamhumaa Kama Rabbayaanee Sagheeraa 

Oh my Creator! Have mercy on both of them (my 

parents) as they have brought me up (with love) 

from childhood. 

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By Sister in Islam 

Dear Sisters 

For any major event that occurs 

in our lives, whether it be 

weddings, holidays or the birth of a 

new baby, we constantly count down the 

days to the extent that we even count the 

hours and the minutes. Having entered the 

greatest month of the year, what has been our 

preparation? 

Samosas, chicken sticks, rolls, half moons, pastries…and 

the list goes on and on and on, filling our freezers to the 

max… Of course, by preparing these delicacies before 

Ramadan, we manage to free up time in the month for 

worship; but have we given a thought to what our 

spiritual preparation should have been? 

Indeed all the efforts we make for the family are NOT 

excluded from Ibadah, however a Muslim woman; 

whether mother, sister, wife or daughter, is the 

fortitude of a family, and she should plan for an 

effective Ramadan, not only for herself but also for her 

family. 

It is not every day that we are blessed with the rewards 

for our Ibadah as we are in Ramadan; for every fardh 

performed in this month the reward is multiplied 70 

times. This means for praying just one fardh salaah, we 

are gaining the reward of praying 70 faraaidh. This 

Thawaab is further multiplied on Fridays 

where each deed is multiplied by a 

further 70 times meaning each act is 

multiplied by 1,400 times. Moreover, 

each Nafl act gains the same reward 

as that of a fardh act. 

Ramadan is the month of the 

Qur'an. We all know that the first 

revelation to come down upon our 

beloved Prophet Muhammad 

happened in this very month, 

therefore, to honour this 

connection between Ramadan 

and the Qur’an; we should 

recite as much Qur'an as 

possible. Again, the rewards 

are unlimited. 

According to a Hadith 

narrated by Hadhrat Ibn 

Masood our beloved 

Prophet Muhammad has 

said; whosoever reads one 

letter of the book of Allah, he 

is credited with one blessing, 

and this one blessing is worth 

10 blessings. I do not say that 

(alif laam meem) is one letter, but (alif) is one letter, 

(laam) is one letter and (meem) is one letter. 

So, normally for each letter we collect 10 rewards, 

however in Ramadan, for each letter we are gaining 

700 rewards, so by just reciting Tasmiyyah (Bismillahir- 

Rahmanir-Rahim), we have already gained 13,300 

rewards. And that’s not all; for recitation on a Friday, 

because each deed is further multiplied by 70, the 

reward of just praying Tasmiyyah would be 931,000 

rewards. Sisters, I’ll leave it to your imagination to 

wonder how much Thawaab is to be gained by reciting 

a portion of the Qur'an. 

There are also many other extra Ibadaat that we can be 

doing whilst cooking, cleaning and going about our daily 

lives. Of these Hadhrat Sheikh (RA) recommends 4 main 

things: 

1. First, the recitation of Kalimah Tayyibah, which in 

the Ahaadith is mentioned as the highest form of Zikr. 

In Mishkat Shareef, Hadhrat Abu Saeed Khudri 

reports: "Once Prophet Moosa begged of Allah to 

grant him a special verse by which he might remember 

Allah and also ask of him." Thereupon Allah asked him 

to recite this Kalimah. Hadhrat Moosa said: "O 

Allah, this is a verse recited by all Your servants; I 

desired a special one. Allah replied: "O Moosa, if the 

seven heavens, the earth and all its occupants except 

Myself are placed in one pan of the scale and this 

Kalimah on the other, the Kalimah will outweigh 

everything." 

2. The second form of Dhikr that should be recited 

excessively is Istighfaar (asking for Allah's forgiveness). 

Several Ahaadith report the virtues of Istighfaar. In one 

Hadith we read “Whoever says a great deal of 

Istighfaar, Allah opens a way out for him from all 

difficulties and releases him from sorrows. In a similar 

manner, he receives his provisions from unexpected 

sources.” In another Hadith, our beloved Prophet 

Muhammad has said, "Every man is a sinner, but the 

best of the sinners are those who repent and seek 

forgiveness." 

3. The third thing we need to ask for is entrance into 

the bountiful Jannah. 

4. And fourthly, ask for safety from the fire of hell 

Dear Sisters, Alhamdulillah Allah has blessed us with 

this auspicious month! Let us take maximum benefit of 

all the goodness on offer for us from this minute 

onwards. Who knows if we will live beyond this day 

never mind until the next Ramadan? 

May the Almighty Allah give us Barakah in 

our time and may He give us all the 

Tawfeeq to make the most of this 

month, Ameen 

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How to 

spend 

Ramadan 

The month of Ramadan is the season of divine blessings. It is the month of purification. It is meant for annual 

reformation of the inner spiritual qualities. It is a golden opportunity for every Muslim to strengthen his „Iman‟, to purify 

his heart and soul and to remove the evil effects of the sins committed. 

This month invites a Muslim to minimize his other daily involvements and maximize the acts of worship. One should 

plan his schedule for this month, before-hand, so as to spare maximum time for „Ibadah. 

Here is a brief list of the acts which should be carried out in Ramadan with due care: 

1. To offer every prayer with Jama‟ah (congregation) in the Masjid. 

2. To rise up a little earlier than the exact time of Suhoor and to offer the Salaah of Tahajjud. There is no prescribed 

number of the Tahajjud prayer. Yet, it is better to pray 8 Rak‟at. 

3. To offer the Nafl prayers of Ishraaq (two rak‟at after the sunrise) Duha (Four rak‟at which may be performed at 

anytime after Ishraaq before noon) and Awwabeen (six rak‟at after Maghrib). 

4. The recitation of the Holy Qur‟an. No specific limit is prescribed. But one should recite as much of it as he can. 

5. Dhikr or Tasbeeh, specially the following recitations: 

subhanallahi wa bihamdihi subhanallahil azeem 

Subhanallah walhamdulillah wal'aa ilaha illallah wallahu akbar 

Astaghfirullah Rabbi min Qulli Zambin Wa Aatubu Ilaih 

La Hawla wa Laa Quwatta illa Billahil Aliyil Azeem 

By Mufti Taqi Usmani (D.B) 

Allahumma salli ala Muhammadin Nabi yil Ummi yi wa Aalihi wa Sahbihi wa baarik wa sallim. 

Apart from reciting these words, one hundred times each, at a particular time, they may also be continued frequently 

throughout the day, even if one is engaged in some light work, when walking and when in bed. 

6. Prayers and supplications: No particular prayer is prescribed. One can pray for everything he needs both in this 

world and in the Hereafter. However, the supplications of the Holy Prophet are so comprehensive that they 

encompass all that a Muslim can need in his life and after his death. It is, therefore, much advisable to pray to Allah 

Almighty in the prophetic words used by the Holy Prophet . 

There are several books where these prophetic supplications have been complied. Here is the name of two books, 

which should be kept by every Muslim in the home and be used for praying daily: 

(i) Al-Hisnul-Hasin By Allamah al-Jazri (ii) Munajat-e-Maqbool By Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi 

7. Sadaqah (charity): Apart from paying Zakah, which is obligatory, one should also pay optional Sadaqah in Ramadan 

according to his best ability. It is reported in a authentic Ahaadith that the Holy Prophet used to pay special attention 

in Ramadan to look after the poor and to help them financially. Therefore, a Muslim should give as much money in 

Sadaqah as he can afford. 

Optional But Great Reward 

Here are the virtues for some Nafl Salaah which one should endeavour to perform, especially in Ramadan. 

Ishraaq: It is performed approximately 15 minutes after sunrise. The one who performs two rakaats of Ishraaq 

salaah gets the reward of performing one Hajj and Umrah. 

Salaatud Duha (chasht): This Salaah is performed when the sun has risen high (approximately midway 

between sunrise and zawaal). Among its virtues is that it is Sadaqah for all the 360 joints in the body. One's 

(minor) sins are also forgiven. A minimum of 2 rakaats and a maximum of 8 rakaats can be performed. 

Awwabeen: Six rakaats of Nafl performed after Maghrib are known as Awwabeen. One's (minor) sins are 

forgiven, even if they are equal to the foam on the sea. According to a narration of Sahih ibn Khuzaymah, one is 

granted a reward of 12 years of Ibadah. 

Tahajjud: This Salaah is performed in the last part of the night. This is the most virtuous of all the Salaahs after 

the Fardh Salaah. It is a means of one's forgiveness and a means of safety against committing sins. The time of 

Tahajjud is also a special time for the acceptance of duas. It is very easy to perform this salaah in Ramadan due 

to waking up for Sehri. 


One of the ways to show love to Allah is 

following the Prophet , and to do those 

acts that he advised his Companions, and 

the Ummah in general, to do. A Sunnah 

which is certainly relevant to us in these 

days is the practice of fasting six days in 

the month of Shawwaal. 

“Whoever completes the fasts of 

Ramadan then adds to them the fasts of 

six days in the month of Shawwal, it will 

carry the reward of fasting for the whole 

year.” (Sahih Muslim) 

It is highly recommended to fast six days 

of the month of Shawwal, as this is a 

meritorious act which results in abundant 

reward. The scholars have interpreted this 

Hadith by saying that according to the 

recognised rules of Shari‘ah, every good 

deed is increased 10 times, therefore, the 

reward of 30 days of Ramadan amounts to 

the reward for 300 days. If these fasts are 

followed by six more fasts, they carry the 

reward of 60 more days, totalling to 360 

days (1 year). Therefore, the Muslims 

should take this opportunity of acquiring 

such an enormous reward from Allah. It is 

more preferable to start these fasts from 

the 2nd of Shawwal and keep fasting up to 

the 7th of Shawwal. However, it is not 

required to fast six days continuously 

without any interruption. One can fast 

according to convenience any time during 

the month. 

HADHRAT Jibra'eel ’S CURSE 

Hadhrat Jibra'eel once came to the Messenger of 

Allah and cursed to eternal Hellfire anyone who did 

not repent and have himself forgiven in Ramadan, to 

which the Messenger of Allah said Ameen. 

An Archangel‟s curse would have been more than 

enough on it‟s own as a stiff warning, but the 

Prophet‟s Ameen and stamp of approval makes this 

curse all the more potent. There is no doubt that 

whoever is fortunate enough to live through Ramadan 

but does not seek repentance, will be sentenced to 

Hellfire. 

Eid is a most auspicious day for Muslims as it marks the termination of 

month long fasting and devotion to Allah. The Hadith describes Eid as the day 

of rewards. In Ramadan Muslims exert themselves in different forms of 

spiritual exercises, charities and acts of virtue, the day of Eid signifies a day of 

happiness, celebration and gratitude for these favours. 

However, what we unfortunately find common is that the auspicious night 

of Eid is somewhat spent in lengthy preparations of all sorts and the day 

itself is exhausted in over eating and merrymaking. Whilst to prepare the 

night before, eat well and be happy is desirable on the day of Eid, one should 

avoid excessiveness and remain focused on the lessons of Ramadan and look 

to continue with them. Essentially to be conscious of Allah and show 

gratitude for His favours and seek from Him abundantly. 

The night of Eid is a very precious night . Nabi has stated “Whoever stands 

up (in worship) in the nights preceding the two Eids expecting rewards from 

Allah, his heart will not die when other hearts will die.” (Ibn Majah). The 

dying of hearts refers to the Day of Qiyyamah. To attain these virtues one 

should spend some portion of this night in Ibadah, dua and reflection. 

The day of Eid should be spent trying to meet relatives, friends and 

neighbours for the pleasure of Allah and utilise the opportunity to mend 

broken relationships and seek forgiveness from those we may have broken 

ties with. It is also a day to remember the less fortunate. Make some effort 

to visit the poor and share with them the delicacies of Eid. Also, use the day 

to visit the sick, pious and the Ulama and request their duas. 

Avoid excessive indulgence of any kind and stay away from places where the 

laws of Islam are violated. Use the day profitably to earn the pleasure of 

Allah and continue to do so everyday. 

May Allah bless all Muslims with a joyous Eid. 

How should One Make Taubah? 

For one's Taubah to be accepted, the following pre-conditions apply: 

* Give up the sin immediately. 

* Regret having sinned. Feel the pain in your heart, just as you would be pained 

if you lost a million pounds. 

* Resolve never to commit the sin again. 

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The Story of the Revelation of the Qur'an 

When Rasulullah was forty years old, the angel Jibra'eel appeared 

in the cave of Hira (Jabl-e-Noor) and commanded him to 'Read' 

Rasulullah replied that he could not. At this, the angel firmly embraced 

Rasulullah and released him. He again commanded him to 'Read' and 

again Rasulullah replied that he couldn't. He was embraced again and 

released. For the third time the angel commanded him to 'Read' and 

again Rasulullah replied that he could not read. The angel then said: 

“Read! In the Name of your Lord, Who has created, He has created 

man from a clot. Read! And your Lord is the Most Generous, Who 

has taught by the pen. He has taught man that which he knew not.”The angel then disappeared. 

This Divine incident so affected Rasulullah that he hurried home where he asked his beloved wife Hadhrat 

Khadeejah (R.A) to cover him with a blanket. When he had calmed down sufficiently, he related the incident to 

Hadhrat Khadeejah (R.A) who comforted him with words of praise, wisdom and encouragement. 

When Rasulullah said he was afraid for his life, Hadhrat Khadeejah (R.A) consoled him with the words: 'No, 

no. On the contrary, you should feel happy. Allah will never forsake you because you have been loving, helpful, 

truthful, and you possess the character which no other man possesses, and you are 'JUST'. 

Hadhrat Khadeejah (R.A) took Rasulullah to her cousin Waraqah-bin-Nawfal, who at once confirmed the 

signs of prophethood and he stressed that Rasulullah would be persecuted by his 

own people. Inspite of this warning Rasulullah continued to visit the Cave of Hira 

(Jabl-e-Noor). 

It was on this night in Ramadan that the Prophet got revelation. It was also the first 

time he had seen the angel Jibra'eel . The Prophet continued to get verses from 

Allah over the next twenty-three years. These verses are the Qur'an which we have 

with us today. 

Prophet said four things you should continue to 

perform in great number in this month of 

Ramadan; 

1.Recite the Kalimah Tayyibah Laa llaaha 

illallaah 2.Make much Istighfaar (beg Allah's 

forgiveness) with Astagirfirul-laah). 

3.You should beg of Allah entrance into paradise. 

4.Ask for protection from Jahannum. 

Deeds are your money on the day 

of judgement, make sure you 

collect plenty now in Ramadan. 

Do’s & Don’ts of Ramadan 

1. Read or listen to the Qur'an. 

2. Make lots of Dhikr (remembrance), Taubah and Dua. 

3. Do your best to pray all your Salaah on time. 

4. Pray the Tarawih. 

5. Don‟t gossip and speak without purpose. 

6. Don‟t swear, be vulgar or rude. 

7. Don‟t get angry. 

8. Don‟t cheat or tell lies. 

9. Don‟t backbite. 

10.Don‟t argue or fight. 

11.Don‟t be boastful and arrogant. 

12.Don‟t eat doubtful food at Iftaar. 

13.Don‟t look at undesirable things. 

14.Don‟t listen to music. 

15.Don‟t commit any sins and refrain from bad behaviour. 

16.Give charity and be generous. 

Dua for the Night of Power (Laylatul Qadr) 

It is reported from Aisha (R.A): “I said : „O Rasullullah , when I find myself in Laylatul Qadr 

What Shall I say ?‟ Rasullullah , replied , say, 

Allaahumma inaka „afuwwun tuhibbul „afwa fa‟fu‟annii 

O Allah, you are the best forgiver, you like to forgive, so forgive me (Mishkat, Ibn Majah & Tirmidhi) 


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Did you know Allah has 

provided us with a very powerful 

tool – this tool is du‟a. 

A Muslim should be asking 

Allah for help and mercy when 

in times of need, happiness or 

sadness. 

Ramadan is a month full of 

many blessings,, the Prophet 

said: „When Ramadan comes, the Doors of Mercy (another 

narration says Paradise) are opened, and the doors of Hell are 

closed, and the Shaytans are locked up‟ 

Making du‟a during Ramadan has a greater chance of being 

accepted, as the Gates of Paradise and Mercy are opened. 

(Sahih al-Bukhari 1899, Muslim 1079) 

How can I make my dua more acceptable? 

Have Wudhu, face the Qiblah, be neat and clean. 

Try to do some good action before making Dua, e.g. giving of 

charity or reading of salaah or making Zikr. 

To sit as one sits in the Tashahud and to raise one's handswhen 

making Dua-with a slight gap between them. 

Start dua by firstly glorifying Allah, singing his praises and by 

reading Durood Shareef. 

Make Taubah and admit ones wrongdoing. 

Belief firmly that only Allah can answer such Dua. 

Beg Almighty Allah with humility whilst having fear of Allah. 

Whilst making Dua, both the words used and the body 

should demonstrate humility and piety. Ones voice should 

also be soft. 

To make Dua from the bottom of one's heart with the firm 

belief that only Almighty Allah can answer and accept such 

Dua. 

One can repeat each Dua at least three times. 

To cry whilst making Dua and if one cannot cry, then one 

should copy the act of crying. 

Not to make Dua for something that is impossible. 

When making Dua for others, firstly Dua should be made for 

oneself then for others. 

Use words of Allah and Muhammad -i.e. Duas found in the 

Qur‟an and Hadith. 

To ask Allah in every need, whether big or small, even when 

in need of something as minor as a shoelace. 

Before finishing the Dua, to again glorify Allah and to sing his 

praises and Durood then complete the Dua. 

Lastly wipe the hands over the face. 

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_____________ is the ninth month in the Muslim calendar. 

At this time, Muslims will _________ during the _______ for the whole month, 

Muslims are not allowed to eat or ________ anything. 

Muslims fast during Ramadan to help them remember poorer people and to become 

more ___________ to Allah. As well as fasting, Muslims will spend lots of time 

____________ and ____________ the holy Qur'an. They will also try to do 

____________ ____________ and will give money to charity. 

Muslims will break their fast after sunset and have a meal which is called the 

___________. This often includes __________ and water. 

Muslims pray a special night prayer called ____________ after the Isha Salaah. 

In this month there is a night which is better than a thousand months called 

__________________ (The Night of Power) and on this night the holy ___________ 

was revealed to the Prophet . 

At the end of Ramadan there is a big festival called _________________. The fasting 

is over. People wear their best ____________ and give ____________ to children. 

They must also give money called _____________________ to ____________ for 

the poor so they can celebrate too. Friends and family will gather together to celebrate. 

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Laylatul Qadr 

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Sadaqatul-Fitr 

closer 

Tarawih 

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Iftaar 

gifts 

fast 

Ramadan 

Muhammad 

charity 

praying 

Qur'an 

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day 

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