Ramadan 2015

  The Prophet(SallAllahu alayhi wa sallam) said:
 "The five daily prayers,Jumuah to Jumuah and Ramadhaan to Ramadhaan will expiate what is between them, as long as the major sins are avoided."[Bukharaa]

And he said:" He who fast Ramadhaan believing in Allah and hoping for his reward, Allah will forgive what has proceeded from his sins. He who stands in prayer in the month of Ramadhaan believing in Allah and hoping for his reward ,Allah will forgive what has proceeds from his sins. And he who stands in prayer on the night of power believing in Allah and hoping for his reward, Allah will forgive what has proceeded from his sins." {Bukharaa and Muslim}
 
  The month of Ramadan is near or may have started depending on when you see this post. The last 3 weeks or so my local Masjid started doing classes and having lectures based on Ramadan. There where I believe 2 guest speakers Moosaa Richardson and Omar Quinn. They broke down and explained the meaning behind fast,where it is located in Hadith, information about topics that people are uncertain about, etc. If you are interested in hearing the talks you can hear them on spreaker. 

    How have I been preparing for Ramadan? I have been preparing for Ramadan by fasting, planing out what to eat for suhoor, and what meals to make for iftar. Having a plan for what to eat for suhoor and iftar makes it easy to get in and out of the kitchen quick. Fasting is not about beginning in the kitchen cooking for people its about becoming closer to Allah. Its abut taking the time to study. About helping others ie. feeding the poo.About reading the Quran and trying to have an understanding of it. Its about late night worship.


    Insha'Allah I plan to do more of all these things and more. Insha'Allah this ramadan is peaceful and brings some happiness to us all. May Allah answer all of you duaa's. may you all grow stronger in you deen and emman.  Assalmualkium