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Daily Doa during the Month of Ramadhan

Short Doa of Saher

Doa After Every (Salaat) Namaaz in this holy month

Ramadhan Time-Table 2011: Mumbai and Around

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Niyyat of Fasting: 30th Sha'baan or 1st of Ramadhan

1559. It is not necessary for a person to pass the niyyat for fasting through his mind or to say that he would be fasting on the following day. In fact, it is sufficient for him to decide that in obedience to the command of Allah he will not perform from the time of Adhan for Fajr prayers up to Maghrib, any act which may invalidate the fast.
And in order to ensure that he has been fasting throughout this time he should begin abstaining earlier than the Adhan for Fajr prayers, and continue to refrain for some time after sunset from acts which invalidate a fast.
1560. A person can make niyyat every night of the holy month of Ramadhan that he would be fasting on the following day, and it is better to make niyyat on the first night of Ramadhan that he would fast throughout that month.
1577. If one doubts whether it is the last day of Sha'ban or the first day of Ramadhan then the fast on that day is not obligatory. If however, somebody wants to observe fast on that day he cannot do so with the intention of observing the Ramadhan fast, but if he makes an intention that if it is Ramadhan then it is the Ramadhan fast and if it is not Ramadhan then it is qadha fast or some other fast like that, his fast will be valid.
But it is better to observe the fast with the intention of qadha fast or some other fast, and if it is known later that it was Ramadhan then it will automatically be Ramadhan fast. And even if he makes a niyyat of a natural fast, and later it becomes known that it is Ramadhan, it will be sufficient (i.e. that fast will be counted as the Ramadhan fast).
1578. If it is doubtful whether it is the last day of Sha'ban or the first of Ramadhan, and a person observes a qadha or a Mustahab fast or some other fast on that day, and later comes to know the same day that it is the first of Ramadhan, then he should convert the intention to the Ramadhan fast. 

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Ramadhan in Mumbai

The month of Ramadhan, traditionally a time of frugality and prayer, it has become an occasion for extravagant spending on lavish evening meals.
"You don't keep track of your spending during Ramadhan," said Safdar Husain a small time businessman.
Another believer, a scrap dealer loves to host Iftar meal atleast 3 to 4 times during this month. He says that he enjoys doing this as it gives him optimum spiritual pleasure.

Devout Muslims observe Ramadhan by abstaining from food, drink, smoking and sex from dawn until dusk, across the globe. People get home on time for the iftar meal after sunset.

In Middle Eastern countries, particularly in the Gulf, iftar gives the wealthy an opportunity to show hospitality on a grand scale,some customers even reserve the entire restaurant for an iftar.
Prominent families and socialites compete over who can host the most lavish iftars, and night-long feasts are
not uncommon.

Retail food prices surge as well and even the lower middle classes struggle to make ends meet as fruits, vegetables and meat sell for double or triple their usual prices.

Many clerics lament the loss of the spiritual meaning and traditional character of Ramadhan, which is meant as a month of prayer, fasting and donations to the poor.

"The holy month of Ramadhan should be a return to religion, prayer and a reminder to the observant to aid those in need," said Maulana Zeeshan Haider Zaidi of Masjid Sahibuz Zamaan,Saki Naka. He also said that,
"Iftars hosted outside the home should not be an occasion to show off or prove one's wealth."

On the other spiritual aspect, every Masjid and Imambada in Mumbai has regular Qur'an recitation programme for the whole month. They give away attractive gifts at the end of this month.

Many Masajid and Imambada run special Ramadhan classes for children and junior youths.A young teacher Nahid Abbas conducts one of such class at Bandra Shia Jame Masjid, Bazar Road, Bandra West. He has 40 students in his class. He teaches them simple Islamic laws, simple Shiite beliefs, Morals and true Islamic Stories. He says that during this holy month the children come to the Masjid to recite the holy Qur'an so,it is easy to gather them for such classes. These classes are concluded with attractive prizes and gifts.
In another class, the teacher has called his students to read maximum Qur'anic verses and it was seen that they engage themselves in reciting it in their spare time.

Ramadhan: Tabut of Imam Ali (a.s.)

This video is of Juloos on 21st Ramadhan 2010 (Wednesday,1st Sept.), at Zainabia Imambada. Tabut of Imam Ali (a.s.) was taken out from the said Imambada at 4.15 AM and it took more than 1 Hour to  reach  Imamia Masjid.

The Last Sermon of Imam Ali (a.s.)

The Last Sermon of Imam Ali (a.s.)

Ramadhan: The Common Man's View

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Ramadhan: Ready for Iftaar

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What is the Aim of Fasting?

Babikir Ahmed, the Imam and spiritual director of Islamic School Center in London explains the Aim of Fasting.

To be honest, for everything we do, we need to plan. We need to ask ourselves, what is the aim of fasting? Everyone needs to understand that fasting is to perfect ourselves. Looking at it from spiritual point of view, a person fasts in order to restrain himself not from the Haraam (the unlawful) but from Halal (the lawful) for a whole month. For what reason? To perfect himself.

The aim is to restrain ourselves and perhaps reach piety. What is piety; it is the highest peak of faith.

Many people think Taqwa (piety) is to act or dress like a Muslim. Taqwa is to restrain ourselves from Haram (what is unlawful) and Taqwa is to use Halaal (what is lawful) with modesty and refrain from overspending. Muslims need to make themselves better before Ramadan through Taqwa.

There is a beautiful Hadith that says, "The beginning of Ramadan is mercy, and its middle is forgiveness and its end is salvation from the fires of hell."

Therefore, I always thought, if that is the case, then the mercy is to get you indulged yourself in finding the ways of pulling yourself away from what is unlawful. You ask Allah to forgive your shortcomings before Ramadan and even in Ramadan.

So, the best thing to do just before Ramadan is to try to follow the Prophets. Ask yourself, what the Prophet did. He [the prophet] used to fast a month before Ramadan and also enjoyed sharing what he had with those who did not have. He never used to eat alone; he brought people together.

Before Ramadan, look at the people around you, share with them what you have because Ramadan is a month of service and we have to learn how we can serve other people.

For us living in the West, one of the best things we need to look into is when we drive our cars and we see people lying in the street, we have to remember that Allah is testing him through us. He is passing his test by accepting his condition. However, are you passing your test to be believer in God by showing mercy? We should share our food, bring to those people to our mosque, and give them something because Islam says we share what we have. The best culture is one where other people invite you to share with them what they have.

Ramadhan: Fasting not for Travelers and Sick

Ramadhan Dua: Day 8

ALLAH, on this day, let me have mercy on the orphans, and feed [the hungry], and spread peace, and keep company with the noble-minded, O the shelter of the hopeful.

Ramadhan: Leaving the Fast Deliberately

Maulana Sayed Hasnain Kararvi talks about them who do not keep fast deliberately and without valid excuse. They face harsh penalty.

Ramadhan Dua: DAY 7

ALLAH, on this day, help me with its fasts and prayers, and keep me away from mistakes and sins of the day, grant me that I remember You continuously through the day, by Your assistance, O the Guide of those who stray.

Guest of Allah

You're invited! Although the invitation hasn't come in the mail, your presence would please the Most Honorable One during the month of Ramadan. So clear your calendars and get ready, because this is one invitation you don't want to pass up!

While Rajab is the month of our Creator and Sha'ban is the month of Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him and his progeny), the blessed month of Ramadan is our month – the month of the Ummah. It is during these few weeks that we are the guests of the Most Gracious. Taking our role into consideration, we should try to be the best of guests – after all, we do want to be worthy of being invited again!

When the Prophet ascended to the Heavens, the Almighty told him about the purpose of fasting: "Fasting leads to wisdom, and wisdom enables you to understand My signs and ways; that will raise you to the stage of certitude. And when a person has reached the level of certitude, he or she cares not whether the days pass in plenty or scarcity." (Bihar al-Anwar) Indeed, as His guests fast all throughout this blessed month, He provides their souls with an infinite amount of food.

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