Tag: Ramadan

“Fasting has many ancillary benefits but the very purpose is to develop taqwā.” – Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq

“The very purpose of fasting is not to remain hungry and thirsty but to develop taqwā. Remaining hungry and thirsty is merely a tool for achieving that great goal.” – Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq

“Ramaḍān is a training period so that we can continue with these changes for the rest of the year; more tilāwah, a greater understanding of the Qurʾān and most importantly trying to live according to the teachings of the Qurʾān.” – Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq

“The sunnah of reciting the Qurʾān stretches back all the way not only to Rasulullāh ﷺ, but to Jibrīl. We should try and recite as much Qurʾān as possible throughout the year, but especially in Ramaḍān.” – Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq

“The sunnah of reciting the Qurʾān stretches back all the way not only to Rasulullāh ﷺ, but to Jibrīl. We should try and recite as much Qurʾān as possible throughout the year, but especially in Ramaḍān.” – Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq

“The Prophet ﷺ said, ‘There is many a fasting person who has nothing from his fast except hunger’. The wording of the hadith is ‘many a fasting person’ so these are not in a minority. We really need to question ourselves, ‘Am I one of those?” – Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq

“We have lost the tradition of hospitality. Before, people had nothing, but they showed great hospitality to guests, even to strangers; up to 3 days allowing them to stay at their home, to eat, drink and rest with nothing in return. These are the akhlāq that Islām has taught us. This is part of generosity.”… Continue reading Ramadan 2022 – Day 8

“We should try to develop generosity in ourselves: generosity with our wealth, generosity with our emotions, generosity with our time, generosity with our friendships. Remember, not everyone needs money all the time. Let us look at some of these qualities and try to install these in ourselves. In fact, Ramaḍān is a good time to… Continue reading Ramadan 2022 – Day 7

“The Prophet ﷺ was the most generous of all people. He wasn’t just generous with wealth. He was generous in every other way; he would attend people’s funerals, he would visit the sick, he would take care of his relatives and maintain good relations.” – Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq