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MrAnele:
The problem with Nigeria is as follows;

-----Boko-Haram
-----Unemployment
-----Herdsmen
-----Armed Robbery
-----Recession
-----Insecurity

Check the CAPITAL letters ��� and
Get your PVC, this nonsense must stop in 2019.

I know this thing u re posting in all thread will stop when this man get relected come 2019. You get no work

LustreChris:
Please, the mod for this section, Moslem section,should please help remove the "Moslem Oath" from my profile.

I'm not a moslem but I am not discriminating, so, please, help remove it.
Thanks.

Must you comment here and what is wrong with you?

Bimpe29:
This is not in agreement with majority of muslim community globally as today is 29th day of Shaaban, 1439AH. Veracity of this can be confirmed on https://www.islamicfinder.org

Who tell you that? Firstly, today is 28th in South Africa too plus it is not the issue of majority of Muslim but the appearance of Crescent which is to be annouce by leaders of muslims and only only recognised Islamic leader in Nigeria to announce the sighting of the moon before we commence the fast is the Sultan. Don't compare Nigeria with other countries as there are different Geographical location. So sighting of the moon in different countries may differ

They should. The commite comprises of all the tribes I think

CarlosTheJackal:
I hope they will a
accept the report of a Yoruba Muslim when he sights the moon

2019 sure

with what available in NSCIA website, today is 28th and tomorrow is 29th. Have a look from their website: https://www.nscia.com.ng/

Bimpe29:
May Allah make it easy for us to witness the imminent blessed month of Ramadhan, sincerely observe it and receive all blessings it avails. Ramadhan Kareem!

However, there is slight variance in the date announced by NSCIA and what is obtained in reality. It seems today is 29th Shaaban, 1439AH, hence, the searching for the crescent should begin tonight.

Mukina2, Sissie, lalasticlala and all Muslims in Nairaland. Ramadan Kareem

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), under the leadership of its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alh. Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR, MNI, felicitates with the entire Muslim Ummah on the auspicious occasion of the forthcoming Ramadan, 1439 A.H. The Council prays that Allah grant the Ummah the opportunity to maximise the benefits and blessings of the Holy Month.
Following the advice of the National Moon Sighting Committee (NMSC), the President-General enjoins the Nigerian Muslim Ummah to search for the crescent of Ramadan 1439 AH immediately after sunset on Wednesday, 16th May, 2018 equivalent to 29th Sha’aban 1439 AH. If the crescent is sighted by Muslims of impeccable character on the said evening, His Eminence would declare Thursday, 17th May, 2017 as the first day of Ramadan. If, however, the crescent is not sighted that day, then, Friday, 18th May, 2018 automatically becomes the first of Ramadan, 1439 AH.

The Council hereby enjoins the Muslims all over the Country to be on the lookout for the announcement of His Eminence, the President-General of NSCIA, on the commencement of the 1439 AH Ramadan fast. In addition to the established and traditional Islamic leaders in each locality, members of the (NMSC) who can be contacted for information and clarification are as follows:


1 Sheikh Tahir Bauchi 08032103733
08033058201 Sayyadibashir26@yahoo.com
Usmanusman9280@gmail.com

2 Sheikh Karibullah Kabara 08035537382

3 Mal. Simwal Usman Jibrin 08033140010 simwaljibril@yahoo.com

4 Sheikh Salihu Yaaqub 07032558231 Salihumy11@yahoo.com

5 Mal. Jafar Abubakar 08020878075 jaafaraabubakar@yahoo.com

6 Alh. Abdullahi Umar 08037020607 waziringwandu@yahoo.com

7 Prof. J.M. Kaura 08067050641 Jmkaura56@yahoo.com

8 Dr. Bashir Aliyu Umar 08036509363 Baumar277@gmail.com

9 Sheikh Habeebullah Adam Al-Ilory 08023126335 habibelilory@ymail.com

10 Sheikh Jamiu Kewulere 08033881335 pgsouthwest85@gmail.com

11 Muhammad Rabiu Salahudeen 08035740333 muhammadrabiusalahudeen@gmail.com

12 Sheikh Abdur-Razzaq Ishola 08023864448
08051111063 hustaz@yahoo.com
sheikh@ al@abrartravels.com

13 Sheikh Abdur Rasheed Mayaleke 08035050804 jentleasad@yahoo.com

14 Dr. Ganiy I. Agbaje 08028327463
08057752980 Ganiy.agbaje@nasrda.gov.ng
gagbaje@yahoo.co.uk

15 Gafar M. Kuforiji 08033545208 kuforijiabdulwasiu@gmail.com

16 Prof. Usman El-Nafaty 08062870892 elnafaty@gmail.com

17 Mal. Ibrahim Zubairu Salisu 08038522693 zubairusalisu@yahoo.com

18 Dr. Usman Hayatu Dukku 0805 704 1968 udukku@yahoo.com

19 Imam Manu
Muhammad 08036999841 limaminmisau@gmail.com

20 Chief Imam of Yola Central Mosque 08035914285

21 Prof. Z. I. Oboh Oseni 08033574431 oseni@unilorin.edu.ng
wazzioseni@gmail.com

22 Nurudeen Asunogie D. 08033533012 hamdallah1999@yahoo.com

23 Sheikh Bala Lau 08037008805
08052426880 balalaujibwisnigeria@gmail.com

24 Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir 08065687545

25 Muhammad Nasir AbdulMuhyi 08065687545
08024333381 ustaznasirabdulmuhyi@yahoo.com

26 Sheikh AbdurRahman Ahmad 08023141752 aahmadimam@yahoo.co.uk

27 Muhammad Yaseen Qamarud-Deen 07032558231 info@bmics.com

28 Sheikh Lukman Abdallah 08037861132

29 Sheikh Sulaiman Gumi 08033139153 ssgummi@gmail.com

30 Sheikh Adam Idoko 08036759892 imamcentral@yahoo.com

31 Alh. Yusuf Nwoha 08030966956
08026032997 yusufnwoha@gmail.com

We wish all Nigerian Muslims and their counterparts all over the world happy Ramadan in advance.
Allahuma Baligna Ramadan ! Amin
Signed
Prof. Salisu Shehu
Deputy Secretary-General

https://www.nscia.com.ng/index.php/news-room/152-felicitation-and-moonsighting-for-ramadan-1439-a-h





(1) The Patient:

The woman who remains patient in all circumstances, and tries to never whine, moan, nag or complain. When some trouble or affliction hits her, she turns to Allah Almighty for help.

(2) The Protector:

The woman who protects her husband’s wealth and her chastity when he is away from home. She doesn’t gossip or mingle with other men, nor does she allow anyone into their home without his approval. As a clever and wise wife, she knows, respects and stays within the boundaries of his gheerah (protective jealousy).

When he returns, she runs into his arms, as if she was anticipating for his return. She allows him time to relax before anything and does not burden him with the day’s problems, but listens attentively to his needs and does her best to take his tiredness away.

(3) The Lover:

The women who adores her husband, beautifies herself, and smells nice for him. She craves for his children to the extent that whenever her husband glances at her, du’aa pours for her from the bottom of his heart. She is characterised with shyness and modesty, glancing with love in her eyes, only for her husband.

(4) The Good Do-er:

The women who has an excellent reputation in society – for being kind, caring and courteous. She is good with her neighbours and relatives & never backbites or displays jealousy.

(5) The Content:

The women who tries to cast her eyes away from material things and is content with whatever little her husband gives her. She is thankful to him for every morsel that he feeds her, every clothe that he gifts her, including the roof over her head. She makes her gratefulness known to him in words and action and thus, soothes her husband’s heart.

As the Prophet (peace be upon him) advised, she looks at those less fortunate than herself in the material world. She then becomes even more thankful to her Lord and her Husband for all that she does have.

(6) The Pious:

The women who spends much of her day in dhikr, reading the Qur'aan and performing her Salaah. She further spends her nights in praying tahajjud and crying to Allah for His forgiveness. She encourages her husband to give daw’ah in his spare time. As the Prophet (peace be upon him) advised, she looks at those more pious than her in the religious sense and strives to progress further in piety and knowledge.

(7) The Sweet Smiler:

A wise wife tries to smile a lot, especially when her husband is at home. She always talks gently, choosing the sweetest of words, so much so that it seems that pearls are dripping from her mouth. The ideal wife never raises her voice while talking to her husband.

If her husband is angry with her for some reason and shouts at her, she tries her best not to answer back but instead maintains dignified silence. She understands that a man by nature, loves to be the ‘king of the jungle’, wanting to prove himself right, it makes him feel good. Two seconds of patience from the wife can go a long way…

Quite simply, its all about psychology. When he has calmed down, she then speaks to him wisely. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said; “I guarantee a house in the outskirts of Jannah for the one who gives up arguing even if he/she is in the right…” [Tirmidhee]

So even if the husband is in the wrong, she should try her best to give up arguing and expect her reward from Allaah. The exceptional wife should be wise in dealing with the situation at hand, without making things worse for herself and her family.

Source: http://idealmuslimah.com/family/wife/2936-seven-beautiful-characteristics-which-make-a-wife-exceptional.html

Fiqh of Fasting (5)

The Things That Do Not Invalidate Fast

Some things that do not invalidate the fast:

1. It is permissible for the fasting person to take a bath or to seek relief from the heat by pouring water over part or all of his body, irrespective of the time, and that does not affect his fast. al-Bukhari (1926) and Muslim (1109), Abu Dawood (2365), Classed as saheeh by al-Albani in Saheeh Abi Dawud, ‘Awn al-Ma’bud, al-Mughni, 3/18.

2. To use the siwaak at all times, when fasting and when not fasting, at the beginning of the day and at the end. al-Bukhari (887), al-Nasaa’i, 5; classed as saheeh by al-Albani in Saheeh al-Nasaa’i, 5. Al-Nawawi said in al-Majmoo’ (6/327), Fatawa Arkan al-Islam, p. 468, Al-Fatawa al-Sa’diyyah, 245, Sab’una Mas’alah fi’l-Siyam (Seventy Issues Related to Fasting).

3. Eating and drinking by mistake during the day or while fasting. Al-Bukhari 6669, Muslim 1155, Ibn Khuzaymah 1999, Al-Umm 2/284.

4. Vomiting as a result of sickness or pregnancy that is not deliberate. Abu Dawud 2380, Al-Tirmidhi 720, Saheeh al-Tirmidhi 577, AlMugni 4/368, Al-Furu’ 3/49, Majalis Shahr Ramadan by Ibn ‘Uthaymeen 71

5. Enemas, eye drops, eardrops, tooth extraction and treatment of injuries do not invalidate the fast. Majmu’ Fatawa Shaykh al-Islam, 25/233; 25/245

6. Medical tablets that are placed under the tongue to treat asthma attacks etc., so long as you avoid swallowing any residue.

7. Insertion of anything into the vagina such as pessaries, or a speculum, or the doctor’s fingers for the purpose of medical examination.

8. Insertion of medical instruments or IUD into the womb.

9. Anything that enters the urinary tract of a male or female, such as a catheter tube, or medical scopes, or opaque dyes inserted for the purpose of x-rays, or medicine, or a solution to wash the bladder.

10. Fillings, extractions or cleaning of the teeth, whether with a siwaak or toothbrush, so long as you avoid swallowing anything that reaches the throat.

11. Rinsing the mouth, gargling, sprays etc. so long as you avoid swallowing anything that reaches the throat.

12. Oxygen or anaesthetic gases, so long as that does not give the patient any kind of nourishment.

13. Anything that may enter the body via absorption through the skin, such as creams, poultices, etc.

14. Insertion of a fine tube via the veins for diagnostic imaging or treatment of the veins of the heart or any part of the body.

15. Insertion of a scope through the stomach wall to examine the intestines by means of a surgical operation (laparoscopy).

16. Taking samples from the liver or any other part of the body, so long as that is not accompanied by administration of solutions.

17. Endoscopy, as long as that is not accompanied by administration of solutions or other substances.

18. Introduction of any medical instruments or materials to the brain or spinal column.
Majaalis Ramadaan by Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen, and the booklet Sab’una Mas’alah fi’l-Siyaam, Islamqa

http://fiqhclass.org/index.php/2017/04/19/fiqh-of-fasting-5/

May Allaah grant us understanding

As it is less than a week to a Ramadan now, it is imperative we remind ourselves of the virtues of the Glorious month

Lukgaf:
Praise be to Allaah.
Ramadaan is one of the twelve Arabic months. It is a month which is venerated in the Islamic religion, and it is distinguished from the other months by a number of characteristics and virtues, including the following:

1 – Allaah has made fasting this month the fourth pillar of Islam, as He says (interpretation of the meaning):

“The month of Ramadan in which was revealed the Qur’aan, a guidance for mankind and clear proofs for the guidance and the criterion (between right and wrong). So whoever of you sights (the crescent on the first night of) the month (of Ramadan i.e. is present at his home), he must observe Sawm (fasts) that month…”

[al-Baqarah 2:185]

and it was narrated in al-Saheehayn (al-Bukhaari, 8; Muslim, 16) from the hadeeth of Ibn ‘Umar that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Islam is built on five (pillars): the testimony that there is no god except Allaah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allaah; establishing prayer; paying zakaah; fasting Ramadaan; and Hajj to the House (the Ka’bah).”

2 – Allaah revealed the Qur’aan in this month, as He says in the verse quoted above (interpretation of the meaning):

“The month of Ramadan in which was revealed the Qur’aan, a guidance for mankind and clear proofs for the guidance and the criterion (between right and wrong)…”

[al-Baqarah 2:185]

And Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“Verily, We have sent it (this Qur’aan) down in the Night of Al-Qadr (Decree).”

[al-Qadr 97:1]

3 – Allaah has made Laylat al-Qadr in this month, which is better than a thousand months, as Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“Verily, We have sent it (this Qur’aan) down in the Night of Al-Qadr (Decree).

And what will make you know what the Night of Al-Qadr (Decree) is?

The Night of Al-Qadr (Decree) is better than a thousand months (i.e. worshipping Allaah in that night is better than worshipping Him a thousand months, i.e. 83 years and 4 months).

Therein descend the angels and the Rooh [Jibreel (Gabriel)] by Allaah’s Permission with all Decrees,

(All that night), there is peace (and goodness from Allaah to His believing slaves) until the appearance of dawn”

[al-Qadar 97:1-5]

“We sent it (this Qur’aan) down on a blessed night [(i.e. the Night of Al-Qadr) in the month of Ramadan — the 9th month of the Islamic calendar]. Verily, We are ever warning [mankind that Our Torment will reach those who disbelieve in Our Oneness of Lordship and in Our Oneness of worship]”

[al-Dukhaan 44:3]

Allaah has blessed Ramadaan with Laylat al-Qadr. Explaining the great status of this blessed night, Soorat al-Qadr was revealed, and there are many ahaadeeth which also speak of that, such as the hadeeth of Abu Hurayrah (may Allaah be pleased with him) who said: The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “There has come to you Ramadaan, a blessed month which Allaah has enjoined you to fast, during which the gates of heaven are opened and the gates of Hell are closed, and the rebellious devils are chained up. In it there is a night which is better than a thousand months, and whoever is deprived of its goodness is indeed deprived.”

Narrated by al-Nasaa’i, 2106; Ahmad, 8769. classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Targheeb, 999.

And Abu Hurayrah (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Whoever spends Laylat al-Qadr in prayer out of faith and in the hope of reward, will be forgiven his previous sins.” Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 1910; Muslim, 760.

4 – Allaah has made fasting Ramadaan and spending its nights in prayer out of faith and in the hope of reward a means of forgiveness of sins, as was proven in al-Saheehayn (al-Bukhaari, 2014; Muslim, 760) from the hadeeth of Abu Hurayrah according to which the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Whoever fasts Ramadaan out of faith and in the hope of reward, his previous sins will be forgiven.” And al-Bukhaari (2008) and Muslim (174) also narrated from Abu Hurayrah that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Whoever spends the nights of Ramadaan in prayer out of faith and in the hope of reward, his previous sins will be forgiven.”

The Muslims are unanimously agreed that it is Sunnah to pray qiyaam at night in Ramadaan. Al-Nawawi said that what is meant by praying qiyaam in Ramadaan is to pray Taraweeh, i.e., one achieves what is meant by qiyaam by praying Taraaweeh.

5 – In this month, Allaah opens the gates of Paradise and closes the gates of Hell, and chains up the devils, as is stated in al-Saheehayn (al-Bukhaari, 1898; Muslim, 1079), from the hadeeth of Abu Hurayrah who said that the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “When Ramadaan comes, the gates of Paradise are opened and the gates of Hell are closed, and the devils are chained up.”

6 – Every night Allaah has people whom He redeems from the Fire. Imam Ahmad (5/256) narrated from the hadeeth of Abu Umaamah that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “At every breaking of the fast, Allaah has people whom He redeems.” Al-Mundhiri said: there is nothing wrong with its isnaad; and it was classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Targheeb, 987.

Al-Bazzaar (Kashf 962) narrated that Abu Sa’eed said: The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Allaah has people whom He redeems every day and night – i.e., in Ramadaan – and every Muslim every day and night has a prayer that is answered.”

7 – Fasting Ramadaan is a means of expiation for the sins committed since the previous Ramadaan, so long as one avoids major sins. It was proven in Saheeh Muslim (233) that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “The five daily prayers, from one Jumu’ah to the next and from one Ramadaan to the next are expiation for (sins committed) in between, so long as you avoid major sins.”

8 – Fasting in Ramadaan is equivalent to fasting ten months, as is indicated by the hadeeth in Saheeh Muslim (1164) narrated from Abu Ayyoob al-Ansaari: “Whoever fasts Ramadaan then follows it with six days of Shawwaal, it will be like fasting for a lifetime.” Ahmad (21906) narrated that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Whoever fasts Ramadaan, a month is like ten months, and fasting six days after al-Fitr will complete the year.”

9 – Whoever prays qiyaam in Ramadaan with the imam until he finishes, it will be recorded for him that he spent the whole night in prayer, because of the report narrated by Abu Dawood (1370) and others from the hadeeth of Abu Dharr (may Allaah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Whoever prays qiyaam with the imam until he finishes, it will be recorded for him that he spent the whole night in prayer.” Classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Salaat al-Taraaweeh, p. 15

10 – ‘Umrah in Ramadaan is equivalent to Hajj. Al-Bukhaari (1782) and Muslim (1256) narrated that Ibn ‘Abbaas said: The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said to a woman among the Ansaar, “What kept you from doing Hajj with us?” She said, “We only had two camels that we used for bringing water.” So her husband and son had gone for Hajj on one camel, and he left the other for them to use for bringing water.” He said, “When Ramadaan comes, go for ‘Umrah, for ‘Umrah in Ramadaan is equivalent to Hajj.” According to a report narrated by Muslim, “… is equivalent to doing Hajj with me.”

11 – It is Sunnah to observe i’tikaaf (retreat for the purpose of worship) in Ramadaan, because the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) always did that, as it was narrated in the hadeeth of ‘Aa’ishah (may Allaah be pleased with her) that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used to spend the last ten days of Ramadaan in i’tikaaf until he passed away, then his wives observed i’tikaaf after him.” Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 1922; Muslim, 1172.

12 – It is mustahabb in the sense of being strongly recommended in Ramadaan to study the Qur’aan together and to read it a great deal. You may study the Qur’aan together by reciting it to someone else and by having someone else recite it to you. The evidence that this is mustahabb is the fact that Jibreel used to meet the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) every night in Ramadaan and study the Qur’aan with him. Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 6; Muslim, 2308.

Reading Qur’aaan is mustahabb in general, but more so in Ramadaan.

13 – It is mustahabb in Ramadaan to offer iftaar to those who are fasting, because of the hadeeth of Zayd ibn Khaalid al-Juhani (may Allaah be pleased with him) who said: The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Whoever gives iftaar to one who is fasting will have a reward like his, without that detracting from the fasting person’s reward in the slightest.” Narrated by al-Tirmidhi, 807; Ibn Maajah, 1746; classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Tirmidhi, 647. see question no: ( 12598 )

And Allaah knows best.
https://islamqa.info/en/13480

Praise be to Allaah.
Ramadaan is one of the twelve Arabic months. It is a month which is venerated in the Islamic religion, and it is distinguished from the other months by a number of characteristics and virtues, including the following:

1 – Allaah has made fasting this month the fourth pillar of Islam, as He says (interpretation of the meaning):

“The month of Ramadan in which was revealed the Qur’aan, a guidance for mankind and clear proofs for the guidance and the criterion (between right and wrong). So whoever of you sights (the crescent on the first night of) the month (of Ramadan i.e. is present at his home), he must observe Sawm (fasts) that month…”

[al-Baqarah 2:185]

and it was narrated in al-Saheehayn (al-Bukhaari, 8; Muslim, 16) from the hadeeth of Ibn ‘Umar that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Islam is built on five (pillars): the testimony that there is no god except Allaah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allaah; establishing prayer; paying zakaah; fasting Ramadaan; and Hajj to the House (the Ka’bah).”

2 – Allaah revealed the Qur’aan in this month, as He says in the verse quoted above (interpretation of the meaning):

“The month of Ramadan in which was revealed the Qur’aan, a guidance for mankind and clear proofs for the guidance and the criterion (between right and wrong)…”

[al-Baqarah 2:185]

And Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“Verily, We have sent it (this Qur’aan) down in the Night of Al-Qadr (Decree).”

[al-Qadr 97:1]

3 – Allaah has made Laylat al-Qadr in this month, which is better than a thousand months, as Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“Verily, We have sent it (this Qur’aan) down in the Night of Al-Qadr (Decree).

And what will make you know what the Night of Al-Qadr (Decree) is?

The Night of Al-Qadr (Decree) is better than a thousand months (i.e. worshipping Allaah in that night is better than worshipping Him a thousand months, i.e. 83 years and 4 months).

Therein descend the angels and the Rooh [Jibreel (Gabriel)] by Allaah’s Permission with all Decrees,

(All that night), there is peace (and goodness from Allaah to His believing slaves) until the appearance of dawn”

[al-Qadar 97:1-5]

“We sent it (this Qur’aan) down on a blessed night [(i.e. the Night of Al-Qadr) in the month of Ramadan — the 9th month of the Islamic calendar]. Verily, We are ever warning [mankind that Our Torment will reach those who disbelieve in Our Oneness of Lordship and in Our Oneness of worship]”

[al-Dukhaan 44:3]

Allaah has blessed Ramadaan with Laylat al-Qadr. Explaining the great status of this blessed night, Soorat al-Qadr was revealed, and there are many ahaadeeth which also speak of that, such as the hadeeth of Abu Hurayrah (may Allaah be pleased with him) who said: The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “There has come to you Ramadaan, a blessed month which Allaah has enjoined you to fast, during which the gates of heaven are opened and the gates of Hell are closed, and the rebellious devils are chained up. In it there is a night which is better than a thousand months, and whoever is deprived of its goodness is indeed deprived.”

Narrated by al-Nasaa’i, 2106; Ahmad, 8769. classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Targheeb, 999.

And Abu Hurayrah (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Whoever spends Laylat al-Qadr in prayer out of faith and in the hope of reward, will be forgiven his previous sins.” Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 1910; Muslim, 760.

4 – Allaah has made fasting Ramadaan and spending its nights in prayer out of faith and in the hope of reward a means of forgiveness of sins, as was proven in al-Saheehayn (al-Bukhaari, 2014; Muslim, 760) from the hadeeth of Abu Hurayrah according to which the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Whoever fasts Ramadaan out of faith and in the hope of reward, his previous sins will be forgiven.” And al-Bukhaari (2008) and Muslim (174) also narrated from Abu Hurayrah that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Whoever spends the nights of Ramadaan in prayer out of faith and in the hope of reward, his previous sins will be forgiven.”

The Muslims are unanimously agreed that it is Sunnah to pray qiyaam at night in Ramadaan. Al-Nawawi said that what is meant by praying qiyaam in Ramadaan is to pray Taraweeh, i.e., one achieves what is meant by qiyaam by praying Taraaweeh.

5 – In this month, Allaah opens the gates of Paradise and closes the gates of Hell, and chains up the devils, as is stated in al-Saheehayn (al-Bukhaari, 1898; Muslim, 1079), from the hadeeth of Abu Hurayrah who said that the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “When Ramadaan comes, the gates of Paradise are opened and the gates of Hell are closed, and the devils are chained up.”

6 – Every night Allaah has people whom He redeems from the Fire. Imam Ahmad (5/256) narrated from the hadeeth of Abu Umaamah that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “At every breaking of the fast, Allaah has people whom He redeems.” Al-Mundhiri said: there is nothing wrong with its isnaad; and it was classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Targheeb, 987.

Al-Bazzaar (Kashf 962) narrated that Abu Sa’eed said: The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Allaah has people whom He redeems every day and night – i.e., in Ramadaan – and every Muslim every day and night has a prayer that is answered.”

7 – Fasting Ramadaan is a means of expiation for the sins committed since the previous Ramadaan, so long as one avoids major sins. It was proven in Saheeh Muslim (233) that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “The five daily prayers, from one Jumu’ah to the next and from one Ramadaan to the next are expiation for (sins committed) in between, so long as you avoid major sins.”

8 – Fasting in Ramadaan is equivalent to fasting ten months, as is indicated by the hadeeth in Saheeh Muslim (1164) narrated from Abu Ayyoob al-Ansaari: “Whoever fasts Ramadaan then follows it with six days of Shawwaal, it will be like fasting for a lifetime.” Ahmad (21906) narrated that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Whoever fasts Ramadaan, a month is like ten months, and fasting six days after al-Fitr will complete the year.”

9 – Whoever prays qiyaam in Ramadaan with the imam until he finishes, it will be recorded for him that he spent the whole night in prayer, because of the report narrated by Abu Dawood (1370) and others from the hadeeth of Abu Dharr (may Allaah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Whoever prays qiyaam with the imam until he finishes, it will be recorded for him that he spent the whole night in prayer.” Classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Salaat al-Taraaweeh, p. 15

10 – ‘Umrah in Ramadaan is equivalent to Hajj. Al-Bukhaari (1782) and Muslim (1256) narrated that Ibn ‘Abbaas said: The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said to a woman among the Ansaar, “What kept you from doing Hajj with us?” She said, “We only had two camels that we used for bringing water.” So her husband and son had gone for Hajj on one camel, and he left the other for them to use for bringing water.” He said, “When Ramadaan comes, go for ‘Umrah, for ‘Umrah in Ramadaan is equivalent to Hajj.” According to a report narrated by Muslim, “… is equivalent to doing Hajj with me.”

11 – It is Sunnah to observe i’tikaaf (retreat for the purpose of worship) in Ramadaan, because the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) always did that, as it was narrated in the hadeeth of ‘Aa’ishah (may Allaah be pleased with her) that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used to spend the last ten days of Ramadaan in i’tikaaf until he passed away, then his wives observed i’tikaaf after him.” Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 1922; Muslim, 1172.

12 – It is mustahabb in the sense of being strongly recommended in Ramadaan to study the Qur’aan together and to read it a great deal. You may study the Qur’aan together by reciting it to someone else and by having someone else recite it to you. The evidence that this is mustahabb is the fact that Jibreel used to meet the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) every night in Ramadaan and study the Qur’aan with him. Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 6; Muslim, 2308.

Reading Qur’aaan is mustahabb in general, but more so in Ramadaan.

13 – It is mustahabb in Ramadaan to offer iftaar to those who are fasting, because of the hadeeth of Zayd ibn Khaalid al-Juhani (may Allaah be pleased with him) who said: The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Whoever gives iftaar to one who is fasting will have a reward like his, without that detracting from the fasting person’s reward in the slightest.” Narrated by al-Tirmidhi, 807; Ibn Maajah, 1746; classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Tirmidhi, 647. see question no: ( 12598 )

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After spending a long time all to no avail, he decided to surrender himself to the police so that he would not be killed by angry people when they eventually notice that he stole the bag.

Even at the police station, the stolen luggage was still on his head as he hoped the police would help him track down the old woman.

A man identified as Frank Buhet has submitted himself to police after the luggage he stole from a woman refuses to come down from his head.

The Tanzanian was reported to have stolen the bag which he took home but couldn’t bring it down from his head.

The mysterious incident happened in Tanzania – the culprit said, he started walking from one road to another but the load was still hanging on the head.


According to reports, he even tried laying down on the ground but the load was still unable to remove.

After spending a long time all to no avail, he decided to surrender himself to the police so that he would not be killed by angry people when they eventually notice that he stole the bag.

Even at the police station, the stolen luggage was still on his head as he hoped the police would help him track down the old woman.

https://insightlinks.net/2018/05/04/man-surrenders-himself-to-police-after-the-bag-he-stole-refuses-to-come-down-from-his-head/

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GidiWoodsMan:
These Zombie Muslims will not go and sit down in one place.

Boko Haram released all the kidnapped students except the Christian little girl who would not renounce her faith and you say this is not religious warfare. Fulani terrorists (who are all Muslims) attack only the villages of defenceless Christian tribes yet it is not religious warfare.

May the Almighty God judge all of you extremists who carry Islam on your head yet see the truth and turn away from it. May the Wrath of the one true God be visited on all your heads!

Amen!

keep quiet bro and reason along. If you want to be good reporters, you dont add or subtract. You may not see anything there since you are christian. When Boko Haram and Fulani Heards men killed many people in Nigeria with mostly Muslim, and some newspaper now claimed Donald Trumph said they should stop killing christian alone whereas he made mention of the two religion. Imagine if Buhari went to Saudi and the newspaper said they should stop killing Muslims, I know u will be wailing around. Try and be just and be objective. This is what Jesus you are worshipping preach as Messenger

Xisnin:
Why are these "muslim students" more concerned about media headlines than what terrorists are actually doing(killing people)?
They hate the publicity but don't care about the killings.
I urge the media to continue creating more stinging headlines, the killings must stop.

PRESS RELEASE

MUSLIM STUDENTS' SOCIETY OF NIGERIA, B-ZONE

Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. 3rd May, 2018

BEFORE THE MEDIA SET THE NATION ON THE PATH OF RELIGIOUS WAR.

On 30th day of April, 2018, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhamadu Buhari held an historic meeting with his counterpart of the United States of America, President Donald Trump in the White House.

In that meeting, the two leaders discussed critical issues of concern to both countries and charted a way of collaborating and working together on issues of economy, trade and investment, anti-corruption and insecurity. Part of the statements made by President Donald Trump are:

"I have promised President Buhari that I will break trade barriers between Nigeria and the United States and expand our businesses".

On the fight against corruption, he commented:

"Before now, Nigeria is reputed for massive corruption but President Buhari has done very well to change the trend, he has reduced that trend satisfactorily".

On the wanton killings across the country, President Trump had this to say:

"All levels of government in Nigeria, local, district, national must work together must work together to stop the killings of Christians and Muslims"

Going to the press the following day, the Nigerian media especially those of the Lagos/Ibadan axis came up with headlines and captions indicating that Christians are the only victims of the killings and destructions. For example, The Punch Newspaper in its usual bias against Islam and the Muslims removed the word 'Muslims' from Trump's statement and captioned its story thus

"Killings of Christians in Nigeria Must Stop".

The Vanguard and The Guardian followed the same trend with the caption "Killing of Christians in Nigeria is unacceptable".

To them, it is only the lives of Christians that are sacred, that of others are not. What an hatred! What a level of religious sentiment!
While we have reservation to Mr Trump's statement which suggested that only Muslims and Christians were affected by the killings, when in actual fact the perpetrators of the dastardly acts know no religion as they kill anybody whether Christian, Muslim or animist, our serious concern is that the media reports, apart from being contrary to the ethics of professional journalism, more importantly it is capable of inciting religious crisis between the adherents of the two major religions, Islam and Christianity and set the country on the path of religious war.

We want to remind the makers of hate speeches and those media practitioners beating the drum of war, and their supporters, that should they succeed (and Allah forbids!), even if they have the capacity of escaping outside the country, not every member of their families have the same capacity.

Responsible journalism demands that should Trump actually made the statement as captioned by them, such aspect should have been downplayed in order not to provoke religious crisis, because they know of a fact that christians are not the only victims of the killings. And if they have any evidence whatsoever that only christians are being killed then they should bring such evidence to the public.
We therefore call on critical stakeholders and well meaning Nigerians to speak out before the media drag us all into avoidable crisis.

We equally call on the Nigerian Union of Journalists to put in place necessary machineries to check the excesses of some of its men who are blindfolded by tribal and religious sentiments.

We equally call on the various law enforcement agencies to do their lawful duties by bringing the promoters of hate speeches to book immediately before they throw us into avoidable crises.

We finally call on Nigeria Press Council, a regulatory body for the print media and National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to wake up to their responsibilities as regulatory bodies by invoking appropriate sanctions to any erring media organizations.

We pray that the enemies of our nation will not succeed, and never shall Nigeria witness inter-religious war.

Signed.

Barr Qaasim Odedeji
Amir, MSSN, B-Zone

Alh Abdul Jaleel Abdur Rasaq
Secretary

Engr Bashir Momoh
Public Relations Officer.

http://emporiumreporters.com/2018/05/03/before-the-media-set-the-nation-on-the-path-of-religious-war-mssn/

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https://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/2017/05/muslims-ramadan-explained-170522153522413.html

http://www.islamweb.net/en/article/135762/the-significance-of-fasting

Why do Muslims fast in Ramadan?
Fasting during Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam. There is also a verse in the Quran that prescribes fasting for all Muslims who are mature and healthy enough to fast for the full day. So Muslims fast as an act of worship, a chance to get closer to God and a way to become more compassionate to those in need.

Fasting is also seen as a way to learn patience and break bad habits.

How long is Ramadan?
Lunar months last between 29 to 30 days depending on when the new moon is sighted. If the moon is not seen on the night of the 29th, then Ramadan lasts for the full 30 days. The Eid al-Fitr celebration marks the end of the month, when Muslims celebrate a successful month of fasting and worship

When is Ramadan?

Since Ramadan is part of a lunar calendar, its date annually changes on the Gregorian calendar. Muslims tend to wait for the new month's moon to appear before they announce the first day of Ramadan. However, they can still estimate the day beforehand. This year, Ramadan will begin on May 14 or 16.

Significance of Fasting

Fasting, is abstaining from eating, drinking and coitus from daybreak to sunset as a devotional ritual. Allah, the Almighty Says in the Noble Quran (what means):


"O you who have believed, decreed upon you is fasting as it was decreed upon those before you that you may become righteous." [Quran; 2:183] That is: that you may fear Allah, keep away from His prohibitions, and fulfill His Commands. Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam ( may Allah exalt his mention ) said: " Whoever does not give up forged speech and evil actions, Allah is not in need of his leaving his food and drink (i.e. Allah will not accept his fasting.)" [Al-Bukhari]


This means that Allah does not want us to abstain from eating and drinking only, rather, He wants us to refrain from evil deeds and vileness too. The Prophet sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam ( may Allah exalt his mention ) instructed that a fasting person, if offended or abused, should say: "I am fasting." [Al-Bukhari] By this, as though the fasting person says: "It is because I am fasting I do not return your abuses." The offender at that point may feel embarrassed, and desist.


What is the purpose of Fasting?


The purpose of fasting is not physical training to endure hunger, thirst and exhaustion; rather, it is disciplining the ego to relinquish the loved for the sake of the Beloved. The loved are the desires of eating, drinking, sexual activities etc., while the Beloved is Allah, the Exalted. Hence, it is imperative to keep in mind when we observe fasting that we do so only for the sake of Allah. It becomes imperative on us to try our best to observe the rites that reflect our obedience to Allah, such as the remembrance of Allah, reading the Quran, supererogatory prayers, charitable deeds and donations, good manners, etc.


Fasting has great significances and aims, which, if carefully considered, instill in us much surprise. Among these significances, we mention the following:


First significance:


Fasting is linked with true faith in Allah, the Most Exalted; that is why it has been reported that fasting is a secret act of worship since a person may break his fast, if he wishes, by eating, drinking or simply by not making the intention to fast (in which case his fast will not be accepted even if he remains fasting the whole day). Fasting, then, is a hearty, secret worship that concerns only the servant and his Creator. When the servant knowingly gives up the things and acts that nullify the fast, despite his ability to reach them in secret, he gives indeed strong evidence of his certain belief that Allah, the Almighty, watches over him in both his manifest and secret deeds. There is no doubt that in this kind of conduct is a significant training to strengthen faith in Allah.

Second significance:


Fasting is also training for the servant to aspire to the Hereafter since, by fasting, he gives up some of the worldly matters, looking forward to Almighty Allah's reward. By observing the fast, he weighs the profit in terms of the condition in the Hereafter. However, those who measure things in materialistic terms are only concerned with the worldly aspect of fasting. As a result, they think of it as merely deprivation of the pleasures of life, which please the self and satisfy the body. They are not in the least concerned with the other aspect of its significance in the hereafter that constitutes the real reward and the genuine perpetuity. This attitude of their hearts weakens their aspiration for the hereafter and its eternal enjoyment.

Third significance:


Fasting is a practical embodiment of submission and servitude to Allah, the Exalted, that the servant manifests by eating and drinking at night only in response to the call of his Lord, Allah Who Says in the Noble Quran (what means): “And eat and drink until the white thread of dawn becomes distinct to you from the black thread [of night].” [Quran; 2:187]. That is why the fasting Muslim should eat at Iftaar (break fast) time, at sunset, and just before dawn (Suhoor, or the per-dawn meal) because continuous fasting (day and night) is forbidden in Sharee'ah (Islamic law).


The act of eating is, therefore, a form of worship of Allah, the Almighty. When dawn starts, Muslims discontinue eating and drinking (and having sex with their spouses) in compliance with Allah’s order, for He Says (what means): “…Then complete the fast until the night [i.e. sunset].” [Quran; 2:187]. In this way, the Muslim is educated about complete servitude to Allah, the Most High, in such a way that when his Lord commands, he complies. It is, therefore, not simply a matter of personal taste, whim and disposition, but a matter of obedience to Allah and implementation of His Commands.

Fourth significance:


Fasting is similarly a form of education to the whole society since when the fasting Muslim feels that people around him are all fasting, he finds fast no longer difficult, but feels that he is in harmony with the society to which he belongs through worship, the unifying factor of the whole community. Whoever compares voluntary fasting to the obligatory fast in the month of Ramadan perceives a certain difficulty in the former and easiness in the latter due to the aforementioned reasons. That is why Muslims find it very difficult to spend the month of Ramadan away from Muslim environments.

Zillion Benefits of Fasting

Fasting has many benefits which includes the followings:

Fasting distance the Observer from Hell

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him): “Whoever fasts one day for the sake of Allaah, Allaah will keep his face seventy years’ distance from Hell,” (al-Nasaa’i, 2247; classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh Sunan al-Nasaa’i, 2121).

The Reward for Fasting is Beyond what One Might Estimate

Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said: “Every deed of the son of Adam will be multiplied between ten and seven hundred times. Allah, may He be glorified and exalted, said: Except fasting. It is for Me and I shall reward for it. He gives up his desires and his food for My sake.” Muslim (1151), al-Muntaqa Sharh al-Muwatta’, Ahkaam al-Qur’an (4/77), Ikmaal al-Mu‘allim bi Fawaa’id Muslim (8/184), Lataa’if al-Ma‘aarif by Ibn Rajab (p. 150), at-Tawdeeh li Sharh al-Jaami‘ as-Saheeh (13/28), Bahjat Quloob al-Abraar (p. 94-95), ash-Sharh al-Mumti‘ (6/458), Majmoo‘ Fataawa Ibn Baaz (15/447), Tafseer as-Sa‘di (p. 931)

Fast Observer will Enter Paradise through Special Gate called Ar Rayyan

It is narrated on the authority of Sahl Ibn Sa‘d As-Sa‘idi, may Allah be pleased with him, that he said: the Messenger of Allah, sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: “There is a gate in Paradise called Ar-Rayyan, through which only the fast observant will enter on the Day of Judgment and none except them will enter through it. It will be said: “Where are the fast observant?” They will get up, and none except them will enter through it. After their entry the gate will be closed and nobody will enter through it.” Bukhari and Muslim

Fasting will intercede for the Observer on the Day of Judgment

It is narrated on the authority of ‘Abdullah Ibn ‘Amr, may Allah be pleased with them that he said: the Messenger of Allah said: “Both fasting and Qur’an will intercede for a servant on the Day of Judgment. Fasting will say: ‘O Lord! I have caused him to give up food and (sexual) desire during the day. So, please, accept my intercession for him.’ The Qur’an will say: ‘O Lord! I have caused him to spend the night sleepless. So, please, accept my intercession for him.’ Thus, their intercession will be accepted for him.” Ahmad in his Musnad

The Smell Coming from the Mouth of a Fasting Person Is More Pleasant, in the Sight of Allah, than the Odor of Musk

The Messenger of Allah said: “By Him in Whose Hand is the soul of Muhammad, the smell coming from the mouth of a fasting person will be more pleasant, in the Sight of Allah, on the Day of Judgment, than the odor of musk.” Bukhaari and Muslim (1151),

Fasting Person has Two Pleasures

It is narrated on the authority of Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him that he said: the Messenger of Allah said:” No doubt, the fasting person has two pleasures: One at the time of breaking his fast, and the other at the time of meeting his Lord (on the Day of Judgment).” Muslim (1151)

Patience of a Fast Observer Disciplines his Soul

Fasting train soul to endure hunger and thirst, and habituates it to be patient, and experience the same sense of others who are in need. The fasting person intends, by his fast, to seek the reward of Allah Almighty for his patience on fasting. Allah Almighty says: “Indeed, the patient will be given their reward without account.” [Az-Zumur 39:10]

Fasting Person has a Supplication that is Never Rejected

`Alee ibn Muhammad narrated to us: Wakee` narrated to us from Sa`daan al-Juhanee: from Sa`d, Aboo Mujaahid at-Taa·ee – and he was reliable: from Aboo Mudillah – and he was reliable: from Aboo Hurairah, who said: Allaah’s Messenger (Sallalaahu alaihi wa sallam) said: There are three whose supplication is not rejected: the just ruler, the fasting person until he breaks his fast, and the supplication of the oppressed person: Allaah will raise it up under the clouds on the Day of Resurrection, and the gates of heaven will be opened for it, and He says: ‘By My Might, I shall certainly aid you, even if it be after a time.’ Ibn Maajah-rahimahullaah- said (vol. 1, p. 557), ‘al-Jaami`us-Saheeh mimmaa laisa fis-Saheehayn’ by Shaikh Muqbil ibn Haadee al-Waadi`ee (2/505-506)

Fasting is a Sign of Piousness

With food and drinks available in the dark room of a fast observer, he/she still endure the hunger and thirst believing in the unseen that if no one sees him/her Allaah is seeing. Allaah says: “This is the Book about which there is no doubt, a guidance for those conscious of Allah, Who believe in the unseen, establish prayer, and spend out of what We have provided for them” Q2:2-3

And many more….There are benefits that are specific to each type of fasting which may be mentioned later inshaa Allah.

culled from http://fiqhclass.org/index.php/2017/04/19/fiqh-of-fasting-2/

Fasting is a Soul Discipline Act of Worship

Fasting is referred to as Sawm or Saom (صوم) or siyam (صيام) in Arabic. Literally, fasting means abstaining from talking, eating and drinking etc, and an individual that refrain from these things, he is considered as Saaim (the observer of fast).

In Shari’ah, fasting mean “to worship Allah by abstaining, with intention to please Him, from food, drink, and sexual intercourse or an intentional and lustful discharge of semen from the period between the break of dawn until sundown”. Similarly, Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid explain that Siyaam (fasting) means abstaining from things that break the fast, from dawn until sunset, having first made the intention (niyyah) to fast. 70 Matters Related to Fasting Al-Siyaam. Therefore, fasting means to worship Allah by abstaining, with intention to please Him, from things that break the fast, from dawn (Fajr) until sunset (Magrib).

Corroborated by authentic narrations, abstaining from things that break the fast includes; abstaining from food, drinks, and from indulging in things that can vitiate the fast through private parts, other body parts, the heart and mind. Fasting is an act of worship that believers and nonbelievers generally regard as a mean of attaining highest state of spirituality.

Fasting is a soul discipline act of worship that carries an exceptional moral and spiritual distinctive of Islam; it helps the observer to develop self-control and suppress his/her passions and desires for Allaah’s command; the spirit of patience whilst fasting helps in strengthening observer’s faith; the observer of fast who abstains from permissible things is likely to stay away from prohibited things and feel conscious of his/her sins; it trains the soul of the observer to endure hunger and thirst, and habituates it to be patient, and entertain the same sense of the needy, thus, greater compassion towards the deprived is gained whilst fasting etc.