Category: Muslim holy months

• A short history of Fasting the month of Ramadan, by Shaykh Luqman Ahmad

  Fasting the month of Ramadan was prescribed in the early years after the hijra of the Prophet (SAWS) from Mecca to Medina. However, the rulings regarding fasting were not all revealed at once; there were several incremental updates from Allah sub’haanahu wa ta’ala that were sent down to the Prophet (SAWS) and as revealed texts,…

  Imam Abu Laith Luqman Ahmad

  July 27, 2012

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• Audio Khutba: Welcoming Ramadan by Shaykh Luqman Ahmad

  The sacred month of Ramadan is upon us. It is the month in which we recharge our faith to prepare for the coming year. The Prophet (SAWS) said: “Whoever fasts Ramadan in faith and in seeking reward (from Allah), his past sins will be forgiven”. In this khutbatul Jum’ah held @ Masjid Ibrahim Islamic Center in…

  Imam Abu Laith Luqman Ahmad

  July 16, 2012

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• The Virtues of the Islamic Month of Rajab [Fadaa’il Rajab] by Shaykh Luqman Ahmad

  The Muslim Hijri calendar was first introduced by the Caliph and companion of the Prophet (SAWS) Umar ibn al-Khattaab in the year 628 C.E[4]. It consists of 12 lunar months. The beginning of each month is determined by the sighting of the crescent moon. Each lunar month lasts approximately 29 or 30 days. The month…

  Imam Abu Laith Luqman Ahmad

  May 22, 2012

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