The Last Ten Nights: A Time for Ultimate Devotion The most precious days of Ramadan are here—the last ten nights. These nights hold immense blessings and opportunities for forgiveness, and among them is Laylatul Qadr, the Night of Decree, which is better than a thousand months. The Prophet (ﷺ) used to increase his worship and devotion during these nights like never before. “The Prophet (ﷺ) used to strive hard (in worship) in the last ten nights of Ramadan as he never did at any other time.”...

The Virtue of Performing ‘Umrah During Ramadan Ramadan is a month filled with immense blessings and multiplied rewards. Among the greatest opportunities in this sacred month is performing ‘Umrah, which the Prophet (ﷺ) described as carrying the reward of Hajj. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said to a woman from among the Ansar: “When it is Ramadan, perform ‘Umrah then, for ‘Umrah during it is equivalent to Hajj.” (Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1171a) How is ‘Umrah in Ramadan Like Hajj? A Reward Equal to Hajj...

Fasting and the Qur’an: Your Companions and Intercessors on the Day of Judgment As Ramadan draws closer to its end, we are reminded of the great rewards that fasting and the Qur’an bring—not just in this world, but in the Hereafter as well. ‘Abd-Allaah ibn ‘Amr narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Fasting and the Qur’an will intercede for a person on the Day of Resurrection. Fasting will say, ‘O Lord, I deprived him of food and desires during the day, so let me intercede for him.’...

Laylatul Qadr is Approaching—Seize the Opportunity! As we enter the last ten nights of Ramadan, we approach one of the greatest blessings of this month—Laylatul Qadr. This single night holds immense value, as Allah declares in the Qur'an: “The Night of Decree is better than a thousand months.” (Qur'an 97:3) Why is Laylatul Qadr So Special? A Lifetime of Reward in One Night Worship on this night is better than worshipping for 83 years—longer than most people live. A single sincere prayer,...

The Qur'an: A Light and Guidance in Ramadan and Beyond Ramadan is not just a month of fasting—it is the month of the Qur’an. It was in this blessed month that Allah revealed His final guidance to humanity, a light for our hearts and a criterion between right and wrong. Allah says in the Qur’an: “The month of Ramadan in which was revealed the Qur'an, a guidance for the people and clear proofs of guidance and criterion.” (Qur'an 2:185) Why is the Qur’an So Important in Ramadan? It Was Revealed...

Take Advantage of Five Before Five   Life is a precious gift, and time is one of the greatest blessings that many people take for granted. The Prophet (ﷺ) reminded us to make the most of what we have before it is too late.   Ibn Abbas (RA) reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:   “Take advantage of five before five: your youth before your old age, your health before your illness, your riches before your poverty, your free time before your work, and your life before your...

Give Even a Little Charity—It May Be Your Key to Jannah Charity is one of the most powerful ways to gain Allah’s mercy and protection. Sometimes, we might feel that we do not have much to give, but in the sight of Allah, even the smallest act of charity can be a means of salvation. Narrated ’Adi bin Hatim (RA), the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Save yourself from Hell-fire even by giving half a date-fruit in charity.” (Al-Bukhari 1417) No Act of Charity is Too Small This hadith teaches us that no act of...

Feed a Fasting Person Today – Double Your Reward One of the beautiful virtues of Ramadan is the spirit of generosity and kindness. We fast together, we pray together, and we help one another in the path of Allah. Among the greatest acts of charity in this blessed month is feeding a fasting person at the time of iftar. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Whoever provides the food for a fasting person to break his fast with, then for him is the same reward as his (the fasting person’s), without...

Keep Your Tongue Moist with Dhikr One of the simplest yet most powerful acts of worship is dhikr (remembrance of Allah). It requires no effort, no special time, and no specific place—yet its rewards are immense. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Keep your tongue moist with the remembrance of Allah.” (Sunan al-Tirmidhī 3375) This hadith is a reminder to constantly engage in dhikr, whether we are standing, sitting, walking, or even lying down. The more we remember Allah, the closer we get to...