The person reciting the Qur’an must observe the proper etiquettes of recitation. Some of them are that: He make his intention sincerely for Allah, that he recite it whilst being in a state of purity, that he use the Siwaak and that he recite it while pondering on its meaning and observing total consciousness. Allah says:
“And We have indeed made the Qur’an easy to understand and remember, then is there any that will remember (or receive admonition)? ” (Qur’an, 54:17)
“Allah thus makes clear to you His communications [verses] that you may understand.” (2:242)
*From the above-mentioned verse of Qur’an it is clear that Allah told us to read the Quran with meaning.
Quran is a guide to humanity which also includes you. Since none of us want to be misguided, it is paramount not only to read or recite Quran, but to understand and implement it in our lives as well.
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) gave us a simple formula to be the best: “The best amongst you is the one who learns the Qur’an and teaches it.” (Al-Bukhari) So go ahead, learn and teach the Qur’an, and make yourself among the best of Muslims Insha Allah.
“A strong believer is better and is more lovable to Allah than a weak believer, and there is good in everyone, (but) cherish that which gives you benefit (in the Hereafter), and seek help from Allah and do not lose heart, and if anything (in the form of trouble) comes to you, don’t say: If I had not done that, it would not have happened so and so, but say: Allah did that what He had ordained to do; and your” if” opens the (gate) for the satan.”
Since 2009, Project Ramadan has provided baskets of food to over 1,000 families across the Greater Toronto Area. Each basket contains all the basic ingredients needed to feed a family for a month. We’re aiming to make 2012 the biggest year yet, but we can’t do it without your help. For only $50 you can buy a basket that we will put together using our enthusiastic volunteers, and the Muslim Welfare Centre will help us deliver it into the hands of a Toronto family that could use a little help.
TO DONATE AND BUY BASKETS
Visit http://www.moveyourcommunity.com and click on DONATE NOW and select ‘Iftaar Dinner Baskets’ from the drop down menu
TO SPONSOR THE PROJECT
If you own your own small business or wholesaler, and would like to be a part of the Project Ramadan team, call us at 1-877-655-5523
“Do they not see the birds above them, spreading out their wings and folding them in? None upholds them except the Most Gracious (Allâh). Verily, He is All-Seer of everything.”
(Quran 67:19)
is the pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is the largest pilgrimage in the world, and is the fifth pillar of Islam. A religious duty that must be carried out at least once in their lifetime by every able-bodied Muslim who can afford to do so.
Sawm (صوم)
is an Arabic word for fasting. Meaning to abstain from eating, drinking, having sex and anything against Islamic law from dawn till dusk. The observance of Sawm during the holy month of Ramadan is the third of the Five Pillars of Islam.
