Sunday, July 20, 2014
'Fasting is a Shield against Evil'
Friday, July 18, 2014
Ramadan: Ibadah and Taqwa
In addition to the virtues of this blessed month it is important that we know what is the purpose of these acts of worship during this month. In the Quran, Allah (swt) clearly defines the purpose of the fasting month of Ramadhan: “O you who believe! Fasting has been prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may become righteous.” (2: 184).
Generally the word taqwa is translated by ‘fear of Allah’ or ‘piety’. The word taqwa is derived from the word ‘waqaa’ which means protection/protecting oneself.
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Eclipses in Ramadan: A Great Sign
‘When
eyes are dazzled;
And
the moon eclipsed;
when
the sun and the moon
are
brought together’.
One of the greatest signs in favour of the
claims of Hazrat Munir Ahmad Azim (aba) of Mauritius as the Divinely-raised
Reformer (Muhyi-ud-Din/Mujaddid) of this age is the total eclipse of the
Sun and the Moon in the same Holy Month of Ramadan
1424, in November 2003.
According to the available scientific information on both total and
partial eclipses over the millennium, the total eclipses of November 2003 are
such a rare heavenly sign. In the last 1400 years of the
Islamic history, the total eclipses of the Sun and the Moon in the same Ramadan
has occurred only very few occasions that they can be counted on our human
fingers. In November 2003 when the total eclipses took place, it was occurring
only the seventh
time in 1400 years of
Islamic history! And
the next occasion is so distant that no one alive on the face of earth today
will be around to witness the same astronomical phenomenon, when it occurs
again in the second half of the next century!
‘We are not concerned with how often solar and lunar eclipses have occurred in the month of Ramazan from the beginning of the world till today. Our aim is only to mention that from the time man has appeared in this world, solar and lunar eclipses have occurred as Signs only in my age for me. Prior to me, no one had this circumstances that on one hand he claimed to be Mahdi Maoud (The Promised Reformer) and on the other, in the month of Ramazan, on the appointed dates, lunar and solar eclipses occurred and he declared the eclipses as signs in his favour.
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Laila-tul- Qadr and Mujaddid
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
I'ithikaaf and Laila-tul-Qadr
Both the Quran and Sunnah provide us an insight into the meaning of such a night and its impact on the lives of Muslims. In the Holy Quran, Allah says:
“Surely, We have revealed it (that is, the Qur'an) during the Night of Destiny. And what will make you understand what the Night of Destiny is? The Night of Destiny is better than a thousand months. The angels and the Spirit descend therein by the command of their Lord, with the divine order on everything. All is peace until the appearance of dawn.” (Chapter 97, verses 2-6)
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Ramadan and the “Lay-latul-Qadr”
Thursday, August 9, 2012
RAMADAN: the Harmony of Good Living
Saturday, August 4, 2012
The Significance of Ramadan
Friday, August 3, 2012
‘Forgo Shirk and Bid’ah in Ramadan’
Thursday, August 2, 2012
A RAMADAN in the times of an Elect of Allah
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Fasting and Travelling: Prophetic Traditions
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Ramadan: Pillars of Fasting
Read the Extracts from the Friday Sermon:
Monday, August 29, 2011
Are We Really Muslims?
Where are we going O Muslims? Is this the true notion of Islam – complete submission to Allah’s commands whatever the circumstance as Allah (swt) says in the following verses:
Friday, August 26, 2011
Blessings of 'Lailat-ul-Qadr'
Friday, August 12, 2011
What to Do and Avoid in Ramadan
Has not Allah, Exalted is He, taught us, “Let them forgive and overlook (any mistake from their part). Would you not love that Allah should forgive you?” (24: 23)
So we need to analyse ourselves during the month of fasting and ask, “What is my role in preserving harmony?” And each of us has a role and duty – to help this precious Ummah; “Verily this community of yours is a single community” (21: 93) – to regain its honour and strength by cultivating harmony. Similarly, we should reflect on our own character and actions and ask: “Are we helping the process of harmony, or are we a barrier to it?” In His Book (the Quran), Almighty Allah gives us the best way to cultivate harmony: “And hold fast all of you to the ‘Habl’ (rope) of Allah and be not divided.” (3: 104)
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Poem: 'Ya Ramadan!'
The most distinguishing feature of the current Divine Manifestation in Mauritius is the descent of Revelations and other spiritual messages from the Unseen. The exalted Lord, Allah the Almighty, blesses Hazrat Imam Muhyiuddin Al Khalifatullah Munir Ahmad Azim (aba) of Mauritius with special communion and sends down His messages through him for the benefit of mankind. On Saturday, 18 June 2011 at about 12.15 p.m., the Khalifatullah (aba) received the following poem:
YA RAMADAN!
In the name of
Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Kind.
A blessed month
is casting its shadow upon us;
A night of this
month is better than a thousand months.
Bear with
patience for the sake of Ar-Rahman.
It’s a
continuous training to strengthen our Imaan.
Glory be to
Allah Who sent Ramadan as a mercy to mankind.
It’s a purification of our soul, our heart, and our mind.
Friday, August 5, 2011
'Feel Welcome, O Ramadan!'
The most desired guest for the believers
is the Holy Month of Ramadan. Believers are commanded to welcome this special
guest with fear of God in their heart and purity of mind and soul. The Almighty
(Allah) says in the Holy Quran: “O you who believe, fasting is
decreed for you, as it was decreed for those before you, that you may attain
salvation.” (Chapter 2; Verse 184).