The best ten nights of the year are the last ten nights of Ramadan because they include the best and jewel of all nights, called laylatul qadr (night of decree and power), that is better than a thousand months and in which the entire Holy Quran was revealed. They start on the night of the 20th day of Ramadan (i.e., the night right before the start of the 21st day).
As we eagerly anticipate the arrival of the sacred month of Ramadan, a period cherished for its spiritual introspection, communal gatherings, and fasting, we are confronted with a sobering reality that casts a shadow over our joyous preparations. Despite our anticipation, we are continually bombarded with distressing images and reports detailing the unfathomable suffering endured by our
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1. Islam is the truth you have been seeking, that has not been challenged by anyone, given its proven perfect authenticity...
In Arabic, Zakat means that which purifies and causes growth; al-Fitr means to break the fast. In Islam, Zakat means obligatory charity. Al-Fitr here means breaking the fast of Ramadan. So, Zakat al-Fitr means the obligatory charity to be given when Ramadan is coming to an end.
What are the rewards of fasting in Ramadan? And what are the benefits of fasting in Ramadan for the Youth? The reward of fasting is an exceptionally great reward that is granted by God Almighty and fully known only to Him. All we know includes the following...
It is important for you, the youth, to learn about the Badr of Badr because it is the first major battle between truth and falsehood, as a result of which you are Muslim today and able to worship your Creator, God Almighty; otherwise, you would be misguided, lost, confused, hopeless, helpless, and worshipping anything, everything, or nothing! It is also important because of the many lessons you can learn from it to further guide you in your journey to God Almighty, especially in your early stages of life as a youth. Such lessons will incha’Allah be listed later.
The following is a list of 10 challenges that you might face as a youth during Ramadan. No matter how difficult such challenges sound to you, the first step in overcoming them is to believe with unshakable faith in your Lord the Omnipotent saying: “Yes, by God’s Power, I can overcome them all!” You will then start your Ramadan journey with positive thinking and energy to overcome any challenge, fight any temptation, and achieve any goal in Ramadan.
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