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Watch this video by Dr. Zakir Naik to know how the Prophet (peace be upon him) prepared himself for Ramadan.

How Did Prophet Muhammad Prepare Himself for Ramadan?

Watch this video by Dr. Zakir Naik to know how the Prophet (peace be upon him) prepared himself for Ramadan.

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This booklet is aimed at helping you understand the health issues related to fasting, so that you are able to make more informed choices, minimise complications and maximise the benefit of your fast. The booklet will: guide you through physiological changes that occur when you are fasting; give examples of beneficial and harmful foods during […]

Ramadan Health Guide

This booklet is aimed at helping you understand the health issues related to fasting, so that you are able to make more informed choices, minimise complications and maximise the benefit of your fast. The booklet will: guide you through physiological changes that occur when you are fasting; give examples of beneficial and harmful foods during […]

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This is the second part of the Prepare for Ramadan, which follows the first one: ''Prepare for Ramadan: Your Body''. In this video I will try to explain the importance of the fasting during Ramadan and how to prepare your mind, heart and spirit for the month.

Prepare for Ramadan: Your Mind

This is the second part of the Prepare for Ramadan, which follows the first one: ''Prepare for Ramadan: Your Body''. In this video I will try to explain the importance of the fasting during Ramadan and how to prepare your mind, heart and spirit for the month.

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Fasting is not purely intended for deprivation of food and drink and lawful sexual relations. In fact, fasting serves other purposes as well, such as uplifting the spirit of a fasting believer and giving him or her self-restraint and control over vain desires. To know more about the secrets of fasting, watch this lecture by Sheikh Yasir Birjas.

The Secret of Fasting in Ramadan

Fasting is not purely intended for deprivation of food and drink and lawful sexual relations. In fact, fasting serves other purposes as well, such as uplifting the spirit of a fasting believer and giving him or her self-restraint and control over vain desires. To know more about the secrets of fasting, watch this lecture by Sheikh Yasir Birjas.

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Fasting is one of the pillars of Islam. It is observed by Muslims during the month of Ramadan, a season of intense worship. How can Muslims make the best use of those precious moments? What should they do and not do while fasting? And what are the benefits that can be gained out of this blessed month? Watch this video to know the answers and more…

Ramadan: The Month of Fasting and Spirituality

Fasting is one of the pillars of Islam. It is observed by Muslims during the month of Ramadan, a season of intense worship. How can Muslims make the best use of those precious moments? What should they do and not do while fasting? And what are the benefits that can be gained out of this blessed month? Watch this video to know the answers and more…

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Muslims all over the world wait eagerly for the yearly coming of Ramadan during which they fast, recite the Qur'an, and perform qiyam. Fasting is by no means an easy obligation to carry out. Yet, harder still is to fast from one's vain desires and bad habits. In this lecture, Sheikh Bilal Assad sheds light on the latter type of fasting.

Fasting From One’s Desires

Muslims all over the world wait eagerly for the yearly coming of Ramadan during which they fast, recite the Qur'an, and perform qiyam. Fasting is by no means an easy obligation to carry out. Yet, harder still is to fast from one's vain desires and bad habits. In this lecture, Sheikh Bilal Assad sheds light on the latter type of fasting.

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A number of sheikhs and da`iyahs speak in this documentary about the virtues and rewards of fasting during the month of Ramadan and how this duty positively impacts the way Muslims lead their lives and gives them doses of spirituality.

Fast of Ramadan: A Way of Life

A number of sheikhs and da`iyahs speak in this documentary about the virtues and rewards of fasting during the month of Ramadan and how this duty positively impacts the way Muslims lead their lives and gives them doses of spirituality.

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