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

Update

Good morning and how are all of you today?I decided I wanted to do a post more like i need to do a post. So update will have to do today as I have no sweets, book review, or crafts to share. This semester is almost done so I'm a busy bee(when am I not?). So here is a breakdown of what has been going on.

Study plan:

Trying to find a good study plan is hard. I use flash cards, I tried any outline, and many other things but I just can't seem to find one that works for me. I have been searching on the web of ways to study and still have not came across the one that helps me. I have a list of things I need it to help with; remembering medical terms, how the body works and other anatomy things. If any of you have tips I'll love to hear it.

Quran class:

I have been doing quran class for some time now. It is a great class to attend as it will help me get closer to Allah(god) but I am so busy that I learn my lesson right before class. I need to find a way to fit it in to my busy schedule.

Baking:

I have not baked since Eid except to bake bread for dinner. I miss baking its so claiming and relaxing to me. Again I need to find a way to fit it in because I have so many things I want to try. I hate the fact that I have not practiced my cake decorating tools I learned and I don't want to lose it. You know the saying "use it or lose it".

House:

All the things around me seem to be so busy that everything is ever where. If you know me and my mom you know we love to clean and have things organized. The house needs a major purge.

Life:

Everything and everyone is changing; Some ways good and other ways not so much. My siblings are growing up 1 of my sisters will be finish with high school this year. Time is going by so fast.my older sister is having her 3rd baby early next year(inshallah). So many other big changes will be happening.AlamaduAllah life is good.

Health:

I don't recall if I wrote about my dad having a heart attack. AlamadAllah he is alive and well. My mom a while back went to the hospital and she has a problem with her hand. So she has been able to work. She can still do things just not like she use to. My health as far as I know is OK. The family is eating healther(we ate pretty healthy) and are trying to exercise more.

Anyways that's what has been going on with me. Let me know how life is going for you. Till next time take care.