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Surah Al-ʿĀdiyāt

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Surah Al-ʿĀdiyāt   In The Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful   By the (steeds) that run, with panting (breath), ( Quran Surah Al-ʿĀdiyāt 100:1 )   Striking sparks of fire (by their hooves), ( Quran 100:2 )   And scouring to the raid at dawn ( Quran 100:3 )   And raise the dust in clouds the while, ( Quran 100:4 )   Penetrating forthwith as one into the midst (of the foe); ( Quran 100:5 )   Verily! Man (disbeliever) is ungrateful to his Lord; ( Quran 100:6 )   And to that fact he bears witness (by his deeds); ( Quran 100:7 )   And verily, he is violent in the love of wealth. ( Quran 100:8 )   Knows he not that when the contents of the graves are brought out and poured forth (all mankind is resurrected). ( Quran 100:9 )   And that which is in the breasts (of men) shall be made known. ( Quran 100:10 )   Verily, that Day (i.e. the Day of Resurrection) their Lord will ...

Surah Ash-Sharḥ

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Surah Ash-Sharḥ   In The Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful   Have We not opened your breast for you (O Muhammad (Peace be upon him))? ( Quran Surah Ash-Sharḥ 94:1 )   And removed from you your burden, ( Quran 94:2 )   Which weighed down your back? ( Quran 94:3 )   And raised high your fame? ( Quran 94:4 )   So verily, with the hardship, there is relief, ( Quran 94:5 )   Verily, with the hardship, there is relief (i.e. there is one hardship with two reliefs, so one hardship cannot overcome two reliefs). ( Quran 94:6 )   So when you have finished (from your occupation), then stand up for Allah's worship (i.e. stand up for prayer). ( Quran 94:7 )   And to your Lord (Alone) turn (all your intentions and hopes and) your invocations. ( Quran 94:8 )

Surah At-Taghabun

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  Surah At-Taghabun In the name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate Whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is on the earth glorifies Allah. His is the dominion, and to Him belong all the praises and thanks, and He is Able to do all things. ( Quran Surah At-Taghabun 64:1 ) He it is Who created you, then some of you are disbelievers and some of you are believers. And Allah is All-Seer of what you do. ( Quran Surah At-Taghabun 64:2 ) He has created the heavens and the earth with truth, and He shaped you and made good your shapes, and to Him is the final Return. ( Quran Surah At-Taghabun 64:3 ) He knows what is in the heavens and on earth, and He knows what you conceal and what you reveal. And Allah is the All-Knower of what is in the breasts (of men). ( Quran 64:4 ) Has not the news reached you of those who disbelieved aforetime? And so they tasted the evil result of their disbelief, and theirs will be a painful torment. ( Quran 64:5 ) That was because there cam...

Shawwāl: A Month of Extended Blessings and Spiritual Cultivation

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  Shawwāl, the tenth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, holds immense significance for Muslims following the spiritually transformative month of Ramadan. It’s a period that bridges the intense focus of Ramadan with the rest of the year, offering opportunities for celebration, reflection, and continued spiritual growth. By examining the wisdom gleaned from  Sahih Bukhari  and  Sahih Muslim , we can gain a deeper understanding of the importance of Shawwāl. Festivities and Renewal: The Joy of Eid al-Fitr Shawwāl commences with the vibrant celebration of Eid al-Fitr, a joyous occasion signifying the “Festival of Breaking the Fast.” This day marks the culmination of a month dedicated to fasting, prayer, and heightened devotion. As narrated in  Sahih Bukhari ,  Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)  encouraged Muslims to wear their best clothes for Eid prayers, stating, “Put on your Eid attire (glad tidings) that Allah has bestowed upon you, and eat from your sacrifices...

Zakat-ul-Fitr: A Pillar of Ramadan Charity

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Zakat-ul-Fitr, also known as Fitrana or Sadaqat al-Fitr, is a mandatory charitable donation that marks the culmination of the holy month of Ramadan. This obligatory charity serves a dual purpose: purifying the fasting month and ensuring everyone celebrates Eid al-Fitr with joy and dignity. Scriptural Basis and Obligation The obligation of Zakat-ul-Fitr is firmly established in both  Sahih Bukhari  and  Sahih Muslim . Here are some key Hadiths that illustrate its importance: Universality of Obligation:   Sahih Bukhari  emphasizes that Zakat-ul-Fitr applies to all Muslims, regardless of social standing: Narrated Ibn ‘Umar:  The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) enjoined Zakat al-Fitr (obligatory charity) on every free (Muslim) or enslaved (Muslim), male or female, young or old, and he ordered that it be given before the Eid prayer. ( Sahih Bukhari, Book 2, Hadith 589 ) Narrated Ibn ‘Umar:  Allah’s Apostle (ﷺ) made it incumbent on all the slave or free Muslims,...