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| Deeds To Engage In During Ramadan: A Guide For Spiritual Growth! by Rashduct4luv(op): 12:06pm On Feb 18 |
Deeds to Engage in During Ramadan: A Guide for Spiritual Growth Ramadan is a blessed month filled with immense opportunities for spiritual elevation and closeness to Allah. Beyond fasting, Muslims are encouraged to engage in various acts of worship that multiply rewards and purify the soul. Below are some essential deeds to focus on during this sacred month: 1. Qur’an Recitation, Memorization, and Listening to Tafsir Importance: Ramadan is known as the month of the Qur’an. Allah says: “The month of Ramadan [is that] in which was revealed the Qur’an, a guidance for the people and clear proofs of guidance and criterion.”— Surah Al-Baqarah (2:185) Recitation: The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was the most devoted to reciting the Qur’an, especially in Ramadan. It is narrated that he would complete the entire Qur’an in Tarawih prayers during Ramadan. Memorization: Committing the Qur’an to memory is a noble act that preserves the Book of Allah in the heart and mind. The Prophet said: “The best of you are those who learn the Qur’an and teach it.” — Sahih al-Bukhari Listening to Tafsir: Understanding the meanings of the Qur’an deepens faith and guides actions. The Prophet (peace be upon him) emphasized reflection on the Qur’an, saying: “The best of you are those who learn the Qur’an and teach it.” — Sahih al-Bukhari Engaging in these acts during Ramadan maximizes the spiritual benefits of the month. 2. Reciting Lots of Adhkars (Remembrances of Allah) Importance: Dhikr (remembrance of Allah) is a powerful means of purifying the heart and increasing closeness to Allah. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “The example of the one who remembers his Lord and the one who does not remember his Lord is like the living and the dead.” — Sahih al-Bukhari Some important and high-level Adhkars with Sahih references include: SubhanAllah (Glory be to Allah), Alhamdulillah (All praise is due to Allah), Allahu Akbar (Allah is the Greatest): The Prophet said: “The best dhikr is ‘SubhanAllah, Alhamdulillah, Allahu Akbar.’” — Sahih Muslim La ilaha illallah (There is no deity but Allah): “Whoever says ‘La ilaha illallah’ sincerely from his heart will enter Paradise.” — Sahih al-Bukhari Astaghfirullah (I seek Allah’s forgiveness): The Prophet said: “By Allah, I seek forgiveness from Allah and repent to Him more than seventy times a day.” — Sahih al-Bukhari Ayat al-Kursi (The Throne Verse): The Prophet said: “Whoever recites Ayat al-Kursi after every obligatory prayer, nothing stands between him and Paradise except death.” — Sahih al-Bukhari In Ramadan, increasing these remembrances strengthens the heart and draws one nearer to Allah. 3. Increase in Physical Worship (Nawafil) Importance: Nawafil (voluntary prayers) are highly recommended to supplement the obligatory prayers, especially in Ramadan when rewards are multiplied. Examples of Nawafil to perform: 1. Salat al-Duha: Performed 15 minutes after sunrise, 2 to 8 rakahs. The Prophet said: “In the morning, charity is due from every joint bone of the body of every one of you. Every utterance of Allah’s glorification is an act of charity. To perform two rakahs of Duha prayer is charity.” — Sahih Muslim 2. Tarawih prayers: Performed after Isha prayer behind the Imam. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “Whoever prays at night in Ramadan out of faith and in the hope of reward, his previous sins will be forgiven.” — Sahih al-Bukhari Two rakahs before Fajr prayer: The Prophet said: “The two rakahs before Fajr are better than this world and all it contains.” — Sahih Muslim Four rakahs before Zuhr and two after: The Prophet regularly prayed these Sunnah prayers, emphasizing their importance. Two rakahs after Maghrib and two after Isha: These are also recommended Sunnah prayers that increase closeness to Allah. All these voluntary prayers can be combined or “collapsed” into the Tarawih prayers during Ramadan for ease and continuity. Ramadan is a precious opportunity to renew our faith and strengthen our relationship with Allah through Qur’an engagement, abundant dhikr, and increased voluntary worship. Let us strive to make the most of this blessed month by incorporating these deeds into our daily routine, seeking Allah’s mercy and forgiveness. 7 Likes 2 Shares
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| Re: Deeds To Engage In During Ramadan: A Guide For Spiritual Growth! by DeltaBachelor(m): 9:25pm On Feb 19 |
Okay. This should be for Muslims. Happy Ramadan o 6 Likes |
| Re: Deeds To Engage In During Ramadan: A Guide For Spiritual Growth! by MANNABBQGRILLS: 9:31pm On Feb 19 |
May God answer our prayers in this Lent and Ramadan season. Amen 🙏 🙏 🙏 5 Likes |
| Re: Deeds To Engage In During Ramadan: A Guide For Spiritual Growth! by MANNABBQGRILLS: 9:33pm On Feb 19*. Modified: 10:08pm On Feb 19 |
olabrad:It is because of people like this thing that they lock 🔐 this Islam section for many years. Imagine this nonsense. You are here just looking for trouble from innocent Muslims. You deserve to be locked out of here if we still have Moderators. Nonsense. 5 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Deeds To Engage In During Ramadan: A Guide For Spiritual Growth! by hassinho707(m): 9:33pm On Feb 19*. Modified: 6:38am On Feb 20 |
olabrad:As na you be God, na you get knowledge pass everybody wey Muslim. Continue o Fasting wey they don dey do before they born you, wey they go still continue to do even after you don die and forgotten.... 3 Likes |
| Re: Deeds To Engage In During Ramadan: A Guide For Spiritual Growth! by Ajibbbbbb: 10:20pm On Feb 19 |
olabrad:I hope you have fasted one of yours? Considering the bperuod you people are also demanded to fast 1 Like |
| Re: Deeds To Engage In During Ramadan: A Guide For Spiritual Growth! by 02Kebreal(m): 10:52pm On Feb 19 |
olabrad:How is this now your headache? 2 Likes |
| Re: Deeds To Engage In During Ramadan: A Guide For Spiritual Growth! by boxypane: 11:06pm On Feb 19 |
Why not always keep to those deeds with or without Ramadan? |
| Re: Deeds To Engage In During Ramadan: A Guide For Spiritual Growth! by Zehdbe(m): 1:15am On Feb 20 |
you need help hating on islam cant get you no where. if you really are a true christian you wont be saying any of dis olabrad: 2 Likes |
| Re: Deeds To Engage In During Ramadan: A Guide For Spiritual Growth! by Alaefulu(m): 1:31am On Feb 20 |
This was our prophet practice,and we are proud emulating him on this and let me ask you how many lent have you perform since you where born abi your religion did not explain to you how your prophet goes about fast during his time olabrad: |
| Re: Deeds To Engage In During Ramadan: A Guide For Spiritual Growth! by Thedon12(m): 2:28am On Feb 20 |
It was pegan practice to moon god, just Google it, search for a god they called " Sin" and Sabian fast. Alaefulu: |
| Re: Deeds To Engage In During Ramadan: A Guide For Spiritual Growth! by Hussein035: 4:54am On Feb 20 |
olabrad:Instead of typing nonsense here why not tell us where Bible asked Christians in particular to fast lent The Quran asked Muslims to fast, you can search Google but I know you people have no evidence of this nonsense LENT |
| Re: Deeds To Engage In During Ramadan: A Guide For Spiritual Growth! by Twob: 5:39am On Feb 20 |
olabrad:May God forgive you from this utterances... |
| Re: Deeds To Engage In During Ramadan: A Guide For Spiritual Growth! by Alaefulu(m): 5:56am On Feb 20 |
See how low you think,so if moon has God,does it then mean your God creation of moon in the book of Genesis is a lie? Thedon12: |
| Re: Deeds To Engage In During Ramadan: A Guide For Spiritual Growth! by rolams(m): 6:36am On Feb 20 |
olabrad:May Allah give you idayya. Ameen. |
| Re: Deeds To Engage In During Ramadan: A Guide For Spiritual Growth! by Antlisiam: 6:36am On Feb 20 |
Happy 1-0-1 fasting to you all 1 Like |
| Re: Deeds To Engage In During Ramadan: A Guide For Spiritual Growth! by Rashduct4luv(op): 9:01am On Feb 20 |
Gajagojo:Alhamdulillah, Shaytan will never see anything good in good till it's too late! |
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