ramadan workshop al huda scarborough 1. importance of fasting 2
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Importance of FastingSurah Baqarah – small passage covers everything
about fasting comprehensively; reasons; fiqh
Surah Baqarah: 183-185
La’aala:
1. So that…
2. Hopefully…
3. Perhaps (possibility)…
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Connection with Taqwa
Its about making choices
What will you do when…
You have the choice to look at something inappropriate
To listen to music vs. Qu’ran
To get angry or forgive
In Ramadan, we tend to make ALL the right choices which gives us training for continuing these right choices afterwards too
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Importance of FastingRamadan is our training ground; its not the
“real” life because shaitaan is locked up
The real dangers start after Ramadan
Ayah 185
If you happen to witness it, then fast in it!
It’s a command; it’s a gift to be alive during all 30 days of Ramadan…so many people pass away right before Ramadan so let’s all treasure this month!
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Excellence of FastingAkhirahThe Gates of Paradise are opened and the
gates of Hell Fire are closed; a lot of opportunities to do good
On the Day of Judgment, the fast will intercede for the person who observed it
Special Gate to Paradise called “Rayyan” for those who fast (Bukhari & Muslim)
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Benefits of Fasting
Sympathizing with those in the world who have little to
eat everyday – creates empathy
Feel closer to Allah, recognize that everything is
a blessing
Increased generosity and charity develops
feelings of well-wishing towards others
Healthier lifestyles; good manners; good
speech
Strengthen the bonds of brother and sisterhood; having iftaar together
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Benefits of Fasting: TaqwaTatta’qun (Waaw Qaaf Yaa) – protecting
yourself from disappointing Allah SWT; from yourself
Fasting is a physical action, and you truly feel it
Heart: your heart is having a battle with your body: watch out, no eating or drinking before Maghrib; your heart takes command
When you go through a 30 day rigorous process, then your heart is able to take charge even after Ramadan
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Benefits of Fasting: Protection
Protection from shaitaan
Protection from anger
Protection from haraam/makrooh
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Psychological Benefits of FastingSelf-Evaluation
Since shaitan is locked up, any impermissible or wrong deeds we commit are from the evil of our own nafs
Reflection Time! What things am I still tested with in Ramadan? What still tempts me while I’m fasting? This should show me the state of my heart
Can’t blame it on the shaitaan!
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Physiological Benefits of Fasting
AUTOIMMUNE ILLNESSES
CHRONIC BACK AND JOINT PAINCHRONIC FATIGUE
INSOMNIAMIGRAINESHIGH BLOOD PRESSURE OBESITY
ACNE
DIABETES
ALLERGIES
ANXIETY
ARTHIRITIS
ASTHMA
TUMORS
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Things to do in RamadanFailing to plan is planning to fail
Write down what you want to achieve in this month
Before and After Either the product doesn’t workOr you didn’t use it properly
14Pre-Ramadan goals
Attitude about Ramadan…
Re-organize your house. Complete all groceries. Menu planning. Buy your ‘Eid clothes and gifts
Set goals for different acts of worshipRecite Quran 1x, 2x, etc (Mushaf in proper
place)Listen to one lecture a day (downloaded,
etc)Recite all of the Masnoon Duas/day (Have
Dua book ready and in place)Set aside money for charity
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Sighting the new Moon Dua
O Allah! Show us this moon in the state of Peace, Faith and Security. (O Moon!) The Lord of mine and
yours is Allah only.
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Month of the Qur’anGoal: My Connection with the Qur’an has to become
very strong
1. Tilawah of Quran: set a target
2. Taleem ul Quran: Go through entire reading of Quran with meaning (Dawr e Quran). One juz per day
3. Tadabbur ul Quran: Reflect during Taraweeh. Reflect on Recitation
4. Tahfeez ul Quran: Memorize the Quran (set a target of how many Surahs you want to do)
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Salah
1. Improve itMemorize one more dua/adhkaar to say in your
salah
2. Work on praying all of your sunnah throughout your day (develop, perfect good habits)
3. Night WorshipTaraweeh Qiyam ul Layl
4. Salatul Duha
5. Nafl Salah
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The Month of RemembranceKeep your tongue moist with the remembrance of Allah.
La ilaha illAllahu wahdahu… 100 xs
SubhanAllahi wa bihmadihi… 100xs
Morning and Evening Adhkaar
Durood
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SuhoorEat Suhoor
Don’t miss it at any cost!
There is barakah in SuhoorBenefit: you get more out of less
The morning meal is blessed
Mercy descends upon those who eat suhur
Quantity vs. Quality Dates are the best SuhoorSmall size but very beneficial for you
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Suhoor & IstighfaarRamadan is the best opportunity to purify oneself of sins
The one who finds Ramadan but does not attain forgiveness is unfortunate
The time of Suhur is ideal for seeking forgiveness
Repent at least 70 – 100 times a day
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Iftaar
Time for Duas: before Iftaar, ten mintuesA fasting person, upon breaking his fast,
has a supplication that will not be rejected (hadith).
Break with water, dates, pray Maghrib and then eat the rest of the iftaar
Be careful of what you eat and how much you eat
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Things NOT to doAvoid all kinds of sins
Lying, cheating, backbiting, quarreling, negative thoughts, etc
Control your tongue
Protect your eyes Ex: Looking at opposite gender with lustful gaze
Protect your ears What are we listening to? Bad words even from our closest family members – have to
control ourselves
Control our actions, words, thoughtsControl your anger and enjoin others to be patient when they
lose control too
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Ideal Schedule in Ramadan1. Fajr-Sunrise
2. Sunrise – Zuhr
3. Zuhr – ‘Asr
4. ‘Asr - Maghrib
5. Maghrib – ‘Isha
6. Isha & Taraweeh
7. Night
8. Before Dawn (Suhoor)
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The rights of others!Join the ties of kinshipDo good to my parents, siblings, relatives
Look after the comfort of my family
Reduce the workload of my mom/family
Be patient with those around me
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Last 10 NightsProphet (s.a.w) would intensify his efforts
Ghusl between Maghrib and ‘Isha
Itikaaf in the MasjidNot everyone can do this, but if you’re young, make
use of this opportunityVirtue of one who worships in his youthSunnah of the prophet (s.a.w) to do it 10 days every
RamadanStart after Fajr salah of the 20th of Ramadan
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Laylatul QadrDua for last 10 nights of Ramadan
Night when the Quran was revealed
Night of Decree
Better than a 1,000 months (80 years + 4 months)
Seek it in the odd nights
Standing in prayer during this night is a means of expiation of previous sins
Make a schedule for the night: nafl salah, recitation of Quran, dua’s & adhkar Women on their periods can do everything except fasting &
salah
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Self Analysis1. What did I do today?
2. Make a checklist for yourself
3. What did I not do? What did I defer?
4. Was today better than yesterday?
5. Day of Judgment: people will have a lot of regret. No good deed is little or not worth doing. Mithqala zarrah
6. Don’t be of those who are sad at the end of Ramadan.