In the early days of December 1805, a handful of prominent politicians received formal invitations to join President Thomas Jefferson for a White House dinner. Such entreaties were not uncommon: Jefferson frequently hosted lawmakers for political working dinners at the White House, almost always commencing them about 3:30 in the afternoon, shortly…
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ZAKATU_L_FITR IT IS SUNNAH Synopsis: This article seeks to discuss, in moderate detail, the fiqh ruling on giving zakāt al-fiṭr in the form of money instead of staple food item. In this author’s opinion, although it is best to give zakāt al-fītr in staple food, there is no…
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You’re not obligated to pay the Zakaatul Fitr on behalf of your house maids. They are not your slaves whom you own. You only own their services for an agreed period of time, not their freedom. However, should you decide to pay it on their behalf, nothing stops you from…
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How the war changed Ramadan in Baghdad Mohamed al-Azawi and his wife describe how Ramadan traditions have been affected by the ongoing conflict in Iraq. After the US invasion, many families could no longer afford to invite guests to iftar, because many of their breadwinners were either in jail or…
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Sulayman Salaudeen popularly known as Soo Grin present a new Nasheed titled Ramadan. He has been outstanding and performing well with a real vocal voice. His previous Nasheed was “BarakaAllahu Fih” in honour of 316 new reverts to Islam through Academy of Islamic Propagation (ACADIP NIGERIA) under the leadership…
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I cherished the sighting of the Crescent Deterred from my Lord was my heart Like the emptiness that goes beyond explanations. Bad-mannered was my disposition to other Believers. My Standing, Bending and Prostration – all in Prayer, I unrepentantly abandoned, Numberless time over. Ties of kinship wasn’t my priority to…
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As Ramaḍān is approaching there is something that I would like to bring to attention, and that is the Du’ā at the time of Ifṭār (breaking fast) which is common and widespread amongst people. ? “Allaahuma Laka Ṣumtu Wa ‘Alaa Rizqika Afṭartu” (O Allāh I fasted for you and I…
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Which of the favours
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It is a command from your Lord, To the believers, Ramadan a month of mercy, Refrain from eating and drinking, Refrain from looking at which is forbidden, Lower your gaze, Don’t look at anything except that is permitted to you, Refrain from talking about others, Every corner in London, Are…
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It is no longer a news that the Holy month of Ramadan is upon us and it is enjoined on all believers of Allah (S. W. T) to fast in the holy month. The Islamic studies lecturer of Al-hikmah University, Ilorin, kwara state just launched a YouTube show, “Muslim pep…
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