The Miraculous Meal of the Night
Ramadan is the time when, as a servant of Allah, I feel my faith and reverence for Him most deeply. Fasting is a way of showing devotion to Allah.  It doesn't need to be shown in a way that everyone can see; its sincerity is known only to Allah. Yet beyond that, despite the weakness of long Ramadan days and the fatigue of tarawih prayers that stretch late into the night, getting up at an unus...

Iftar in Haramayn (Two Sacred Sanctuaries)
We are always chasing after worldly things, but every year, Ramadan gives us a chance to reflect and refocus. When it arrives, we experience the three essential disciplines on the path to becoming a complete believer: Eating less, sleeping less, and speaking less. We only experience these for a month, though. This is why we are told that a person's faith will deepen after Ramadan.

Ramadan is a mer...

Closed for Renovation
Our soul is like the vessel from which we earn our eternal provision. We flourish in proportion to our soul’s longing, and Paradise is prepared for us in proportion to the beauty of our devotion. For this reason, the maintenance of the soul must never be neglected. Whenever needed, every corner should be carefully cleaned, repaired, and furnished. But when? Worldly responsibilities never come to a...

Why Hajj?
The wisdom of hajj appears with the influence of the servant-lord relationship between Allah and the person who has turned towards Allah on the person's own life and also on the community which he is a part of. In Ghazzali's words, hajj is the perfection of religion and the completion of submission.

Hajj is visiting spaces considered to be sacred for a religious purpose and it is one of Islam's fi...

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...