Quran on Fasting in Ramadhan

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يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آَمَنُوا كُتِبَ عَلَيْكُمُ الصِّيَامُ كَمَا كُتِبَ عَلَى الَّذِينَ مِنْ قَبْلِكُمْ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَتَّقُونَ ‡

 أَيَّامًا مَعْدُودَاتٍ فَمَنْ كَانَ مِنْكُمْ مَرِيضًا أَوْ عَلَى سَفَرٍ فَعِدَّةٌ مِنْ أَيَّامٍ أُخَرَ وَعَلَى الَّذِينَ يُطِيقُونَهُ فِدْيَةٌ طَعَامُ مِسْكِينٍ فَمَنْ تَطَوَّعَ خَيْرًا فَهُوَ خَيْرٌ لَهُ وَأَنْ تَصُومُوا خَيْرٌ لَكُمْ إِنْ كُنْتُمْ تَعْلَمُونَ ‡

  شَهْرُ رَمَضَانَ الَّذِي أُنْزِلَ فِيهِ الْقُرْآَنُ هُدًى لِلنَّاسِ وَبَيِّنَاتٍ مِنَ الْهُدَى وَالْفُرْقَانِ فَمَنْ شَهِدَ مِنْكُمُ الشَّهْرَ فَلْيَصُمْهُ وَمَنْ كَانَ مَرِيضًا أَوْ عَلَى سَفَرٍ فَعِدَّةٌ مِنْ أَيَّامٍ أُخَرَ يُرِيدُ اللَّهُ بِكُمُ الْيُسْرَ وَلَا يُرِيدُ بِكُمُ الْعُسْرَ وَلِتُكْمِلُوا الْعِدَّةَ وَلِتُكَبِّرُوا اللَّهَ عَلَى مَا هَدَاكُمْ وَلَعَلَّكُمْ تَشْكُرُونَ ‡

O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed for you, as it was prescribed for those before you, so

that you may guard (against evil).

(Fasting is) for a fixed number of days; and if any of you is ill, or on a journey, the prescribed

number (Should be made up) from days later, and for those (who miss the fast for illness or travel) who are able to do it, is a ransom of

 feeding one that is indigent. But he that will give more, of his own free will, it is better for him.

And it is better for you that you fast, if you only knew.

The month of Ramadhan in which was revealed the Qur'an, guidance for mankind, and clear

proofs of the guidance, and the Criterion (of right and wrong). And whosoever of you is present,

let him fast the month, and whosoever of you is sick or on a journey, (let him fast the same)

number of other days. Allah desires ease for you; He does not desire hardship for you; and (He

desires) that you should complete the period, and that you should magnify Allah for having guided

you, and that peradventure you may be thankful.

Qur'an (2:183-185)

General

• Fasting was prescribed for us to gain God consciousness.
• Fast the month of ramadhan, you know its beginning and end by the moon phase where you are (e.g., see 2:189 and 6:96).
• Fasting is for the 30 days of the month of ramadhan, these are the fixed days.

Purpose

• Allah desires ease for us and not hardship, so this can be kept in mind.  Fasting is not supposed to be a damaging experience.
• We should complete the period of fasting and glorify Allah.  It is better to fast so always make the effort and do not look to try and avoid it without good cause(s).

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Holy Qur'an and Modern Science

Dear Readers, As  Salaamu Alaikum!

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We are living in the age of computers, laser surgeries, advanced medical treatments, and cloning! In today’s world of constant scientifically groundbreaking discoveries, how can we accept that Allah’s revelation, The Quran, did not reveal this all before? Believing the entire world to be created by Allah Himself, the revealed 1400 years ago contains several verses of scientific knowledge, and none of them contradicting with today’s scientific facts and discoveries. (SubhanAllah)

Apart from guiding mankind personal, social, moral and spiritual areas, the Quran doesn’t stop here and also throws light on varied scientific topics like astronomy, geology, embryology, genetics, biology, archaeology an much more. Following lines will show you that Quran is truly a divine gift of Lord upon His creators. Read on.

The Big Bang Theory and Quran! 

• Modern Science: Astronomers of today accept the big bang philosophy for the creation of this universe. According to the theory, 15billion years ago a primordial mass exploded and the universe was formed. This was discovered somewhere in 1973.
• The Quran: “Do not the unbelievers see that the Heavens and the earth were joined together, and then We split them apart.” (21:30)

Advices from Qur’an

Dear Readers, As Salaamu Alaikum!

The first lesson to be learned by all students is about the importance of the Holy Qur’aan. The Qur’aan is the Book of Allah subhaanahu wa ta‘aalaa. Every word in the Qur’aan has come from Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala). That is why we say that it is a Holy Book. The words in the Qur’aan were sent by Allah to Prophet Muhammad sallal-laahu ‘alayhi wa-aalihi wa sallam. The Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wassallam) received the words of Allah through angel Jibra’eel. This Qur’aan is a Holy Book that was not written by anyone but sent by Allah to Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu Alaihi Wassallam) through Jibra’eel.By now we know that the Qur’aan is a special book and deserves respect. The Qur’an is a book of wisdom and it teaches us several things. Keeping it short and simple, let us look at some 100 teachings from the Qur’an.

100 Advices from Qur’an
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1.Do not mix the truth with falsehood (2:42)
2.Order righteousness to people only after practicing it yourself (2:44)
3.Do not commit abuse on the earth (2:60)
4.Do not prevent people from Masjids (2:114)(2:114)
5.Do not follow anyone blindly (2:170)
6.Do not break the promise (2:177)
7.Do not engage in bribery (2:188)
8.Fight only with those who fight you (2:190)
9.Keep the etiquettes of war (2:191)
10.Protect orphans (2:220)

7 tips for improving your relationship with the Quran

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ALL PRAISES AND THANKS TO ALLAH, LORD OF THE WORLDS!!

Are you one of those people who rarely touches the Quran? Or do you read daily, but don't find it is having the impact on you that it should? Whatever the case may be, these are some simple tips that can help you connect with the Quran.

1. Before you touch it, check your heart

The key to really benefiting from the Quran is to check your heart first, before you even touch Allah's book. Ask yourself, honestly, why you are reading it. Is it to just get some information and to let it drift away from you later? Remember that the Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu Alaihi Wassallam) was described by his wife as a "walking Quran": in other words, he didn't just read and recite the Quran, he lived it.

2. Do your Wudu (ablution)

Doing your Wudu is good physical and mental preparation to remind you you're not reading just another book. You are about to interact with Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala, so being clean should be a priority when communicating with Him.

3. Read only 5 minutes everyday

Too often, we think we should read Quran for at least one whole hour. If you aren't in the habit of reading regularly, this is too much. Start off with just five minutes daily. If you took care of step one, In sha Allah, you will notice that those five minutes will become ten, then half an hour, then an hour, and maybe even more!In sha Allah.

4. Make sure you understand what you've read

Five minutes of reading the Quran in Arabic is good, but you need to understand what you're reading. Make sure you have a good translation of the Quran in the language you understand best. Always try to read the translation of what you've read that day.

5. Remember, the Quran is more interactive than a CD

In an age of "interactive" CD-ROMs and computer programs, a number of people think books are passive and boring. But the Quran is not like that. Remember that when you read Quran, you are interacting with Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala. He is talking to you, so pay attention.

6. Don't just read, listen too

There are now many audio cassettes and CDs of the Quran, a number of them with translations as well. This is great to put on your walkman or your car's CD or stereo as you drive to and from work. Use this in addition to your daily Quran reading, not as a replacement for it.

7. Make Dua (supplication)

Ask Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala to guide you when you read the Quran. Your aim is to sincerely, for the love of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala, interact with Him by reading, understanding and applying His blessed words. Making Dua to Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala for help and guidance will be your best tool for doing this.

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ORIGIN OF LIFE AND QURAN

"And You the biologists who seem to have your fingers on all organic life, and yet have 
the temerity to deny the existence of the Source of that Life, i.e. God: tell me, according 
to your vaunted research; where and how did life originate?" 
Like his 'unbelieving' astronomer companion in science, he too begins - "Well, billions of 
years ago primaeval matter in the sea began to generate protoplasm out of which came 
the amoeba; and out of that mire in the sea came all living things. In one word ALL LIFE 
came from the sea, i.e. Water!" 
"And when did you discover this fact that all living things came from water?" The answer 
is no different from that of his fellow scientist the astronomer - "Yesterday!" "No man 
of learning, no philosopher or poet could ever have guessed your biological discovery 
fourteen centuries back, could he?" we ask, and our biologist is as emphatic as the 
astronomer. "No, never!" says he. "Well, then, you just listen to this untutored son of the 
desert!" 

The above statement is further elaborated in the Book of God:

It will not be difficult for you to note that these words of the Omnipotent, Omniscient 

Creator of the Universe were addressed to YOU men of knowledge in answer to your 

scepticism TODAY. Their real import was beyond the dwellers of the desert fourteen 

centuries ago. The Author (God Almighty) is reasoning with YOU, you men of science, 

how can YOU not believe in God? YOU should be the LAST to deny His existence and 

yet you are the FIRST! What sickness has overtaken YOU that you allow your egos to 

overshadow your sense of logic? 

AND to the botanists and the zoologists and the physicists who, despite their amazing 

insight into the nature of things, refuse to acknowledge a Master Creator. Let them then 

account for these utterances of Muhummed (pbuh) the mouthpiece of God. 

* "CREATED IN PAIRS" "The mystery of sex runs through all creation, - in man, in 

animal life, in vegetable life, and in other things of which we have no knowledge. Then 

there are pairs of opposite forces in nature, e.g. positive and negative electricity, etc. 

The atom itself consists of a positively charged nucleus or proton, surrounded by 

negatively - charged electrons. The constitution of matter itself is thus referred to as 

pairs of opposite energies." (Comment by A. Yusuf Ali)

How to Seek Benefit in Your Recitation of Qur’an

Dear Readers, As  Salaamu Alaikum!

ALL PRAISES AND THANKS TO ALLAH, LORD OF THE WORLDS!!

Is it that you hold your Mushaf, are reciting from it and yet your mind is wandering from the food in the fridge to the weather outside? You’re unaware of what you are articulating and can’t just focus? If so this piece of writing is intended for you.

Reciting the Qur’an is a source of Barakah and, as we know, barakah is a key to productivity. Therefore we must aim to recite it in anticipation of Allah’s pleasure and barakah from him.

Indeed reading the Arabic words contains reward and you attain 10 rewards for every single letter that you pronounce. However, reading while reflecting and reciting with comprehension holds a greater benefit! Unfortunately Arabic, for many of us, is a foreign language and we are only skimming through the pages.

Here are some tips for a productive Quran recital; get the most benefit out of it! 

1. Choose a hassle free time when your brain is unsullied and free from the clutters and chatters of everyday life. The best time for sure is around Fajr, it’s the time of barakah, and reciting Quran at that time is witnessed as Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) says: “Establish prayer at the decline of the sun [from its meridian] until the darkness of the night and [also] the Quran of dawn. Indeed, the recitation of dawn is ever witnessed.” Quran: Chapter 17, verse 78

Selected Supplications from the Holy Quran

Dear Readers, As  Salaamu Alaikum!

ALL PRAISES AND THANKS TO ALLAH, LORD OF THE WORLDS!!

Everyone is in need of success and goodness.  Du’a (supplication) is the essence of worship, the light of the heavens and the earth. It opens the doors of mercy and is a means to fulfill our needs from the treasures of our Creator and Sustainer. The Prophet (Sallalahu Alaihi Wassallam) was a great believer in prayers; he made supplications to his Lord with a zeal and favour rarely to be found in the religious literature of the world. One who cares to read them, cannot but be overwhelmed with the depth of feelings with which he adressed Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala), intense love of the Great Master, deep consciousness of His unbounded favours, unshakable confidence in the Divine Mercy, and unfaltering faith in His Might and Power and sense of deep humility.

We also need to have a humble and a positive attitude when we pray to Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala). Also realise that he is the True Creator, the Sustainer of the Worlds. He it is who created the Heavens and the Earth and He is able to do all things. So we should not lose hope in Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala) and beseech him for good in both the Worlds. In this regard, we present to you a few supplications to ask Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala) which are mentioned in the Holy Qur’an. It should be remembered that our Dua's and prayers should be directed towards Him and Him alone! This means we should not associate any partner with Him. Only He is the True Lord and we should pray only to Him and not to any person or thing.