Barakah of Ramadan
When we talk about the barakah of Ramadan, the first thing that comes to mind is the overflowing refrigerator, as the snacks between meals have ended and the meals have been reduced to two. It is a competition among people to help each other and to provide iftar to as many people as possible. It is the increase in the circulation of food aid, zakat, alms in society, and much more.

For me, the bles...

Will Our Children Love Ramadan?
As Ramadan begins, our friends with children express concerns about how to raise awareness among them and foster a love for Ramadan. They seek advice from us in this matter. Although we attempted to convey something vaguely, we couldn't find an answer that resonated with us. I've been pondering this issue for a few days now.

What is Ramadan? It entails strict control over eating and drinking, mana...

Fasting as a Celebration
In accordance with the command of Allah and the Hadith Jibreel, which is a widely transmitted narration from our Prophet (pbuh), we understand the significance of fasting as one of the five pillars of Islam. We are also aware of its value in the eyes of Allah. However, some of us harbor an unnamed distress and are hesitant to express it, both during the day while awaiting iftar and as Ramadan appr...

Those Who Rule Their Property
Ramadan is a season of complete purification. It purifies our bodies through fasting, our souls through prayer and reciting the Quran, and our possessions through zakat and alms. Sadaqah (charity) stems from the  Arabic root sidq and reveals the sincerity of our faith; by giving alms, one becomes a sincere individual.

As you may know, only the wealthy give zakat. Yet, Allah has not confined t...

Maximize the Last 10 Days of Ramadan
Allah's Messenger used to exert himself in devotion during the last ten nights to a greater extent than at any other time." (Muslim). Allah's peace and blessings be upon our beloved Prophet.

Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, related that the Prophet said: Look for Laylatul Qadr on an odd-numbered night during the last ten nights of Ramadan (Bukhari).

The Prophet said: "Whoever prays during the...

Infographic: Hajj (Pilgrimage)

Ramadan on Quarantine, for "Auld Lang Syne"
For many years, the Holy Month of Ramadan has traditionally been the time of maximum activities for both the Ukrainian and the international Muslim communities. The Muslims try their best to do as much good deeds as possible during this blessed month, including self-improvement and character building. Besides, Ramadan is traditionally the time of the utmost consolidation of the believers, promoted...

Surah An-Nisa
1. O mankind! Be dutiful to your Lord, Who created you from a single person (Adam), and from him (Adam) He created his wife [Hawwa (Eve)], and from them both He created many men and women and fear Allah through Whom you demand your mutual (rights), and (do not cut the relations of) the wombs (kinship). Surely, Allah is Ever an All-Watcher over you. 2. And give unto orphans their property and do...

Surah Al-Imran
1. Alif-Lam-Mim. [These letters are one of the miracles of the Qur'an, and none but Allah (Alone) knows their meanings].   2. Allah! La ilaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He), the Ever Living, the One Who sustains and protects all that exists.   3. It is He Who has sent down the Book (the Qur'an) to you (Muhammad ) with truth, confirming what came before it. And he sent dow...

Surah Al-Baqarah
In the Name of Allah, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful 1. Alif-Lam-Mim. [These letters are one of the miracles of the Qur'an and none but Allah (Alone) knows their meanings]. 2. This is the Book (the Qur'an), whereof there is no doubt, a guidance to those who are Al-Muttaqun [the pious and righteous persons who fear Allah much (abstain from all kinds of sins and evil deeds which He has forbi...

Surah Al-Fatiha
In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful.   All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds.   The Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful,   Sovereign of the Day of Recompense.   It is You we worship and You we ask for help.   Guide us to the straight path –   The path of those upon whom You have bestowed favor, not of those who have evoked Your...

One Ramadan Day of the Prophet Muhammad (saw)