Ramadan 2009 Has Been Announced!

 

The moon has not been sighted and therefore Ramadan will start on Saturday the 22nd of August 2009, insha’Allaah.

“O you who believe! Observing As-Saum (the fasting) is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may become Al-Muttaqoon (the pious).”Al-Qur’an 2:183

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.” (Al-Bukhari & Muslim). And al-Bukhaari and Muslim 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.”

Get the most out of Ramadan by visiting these sites insh’Allah:

Live classes and lectures:

www.sunnahfollowers.net (offers past recorded lectures on Islamic topics including Ramadan and also offers FREE live lectures and powerpoint presentations)

http://www.islamonline.net/English/Ramadan/1430/index.shtml (Great Ramadan resource offering articles, lectures, ecards, and more).

Videos and Lectures:

 Dr Saleh as Saleh rahimahullah – Fasting in Ramadaan (20+ lectures on the fiqh, etiquette, focus and benefits of fasting)
Abu Uwais rahimahullah – We need Ramadaan! (Transcribed lecture here)
Dr Bilal Philips – Ramadaan: a Way of Life (video)
Ali Tamimi – Benefits of Ramadaan
Ahmad Jibril – Are you Ready for Ramadaan?
Ahmad Jibril – Greeting Ramadaan
Yasir Qadhi – Preparing for Ramadaan
Yahya Ibrahim – Rewards Derived from Ramadaan
Yahya Ibrahim – Renewing One’s Faith is a Priority in Ramadaan
Muhammad Alshareef – Towards an Outstanding Ramadaan (video)
Nouman Ali Khan - Welcome Ramadaan (video)
Siraj Wahhaj – Ramadaan: Prepare Yourself
Waleed Basyouni – How to Make this your best Ramadaan (9 parts)
Navaid Aziz – Preparing for Ramadaan
Sa’eed Rageah - Ramadaan Reminder

www.islamictube.net (large selection of Islamic videos)

For the kids the full version of Adam’s World Ramadan Edition can be watched on youtube:

Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aw2eiOPdCMk

Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YedNI-ZykC4

Part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LENR-LIjlSY&feature=related

Articles, Books

http://www.qss.org/articles/ramadan/toc.html (Great fasting info)

http://www.islamqa.com/en/cat/2030 (offers many Q&A on Ramadan)

Quick easy recipes:

http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food/holidays/ramandan-recipes?src=rss

http://allrecipes.com/HowTo/Ramadan/Detail.aspx 

http://www.islamonline.net/english/Ramadan/Ramadan_kitchen/index.shtml

May Allah accept from us all and may this be the best Ramadan ever! ameen

Eid Al Fitr 2008 Has Been Announced-Eid Mubarak!!

Assalaamu Alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuhu,

Saudia Arabia has announced that the new moon was sighted and that Eid Al Fitr  will begin there on Tuesday September 30, 2008. These countries have also made that announcement:

1. Bahrain
2. Jordan
3. Kuwait
4. Lebanon
5. Libya
6. Philippines
7. Saudia Arabia
8. United Arab Emirates
9. Yemen

These countries have announced they will have Eid Al Fitr on Wednesday October 1st, 2008:

1. Australia
2. Indonesia
3. Malaysia
4. Norway
5. South Africa

In the United States  has announced we will be celebrating eid on Tuesday, Sept 30, 2008 also several masjids in England have announced they will be celebrating eid on Tuesday, Sept 30, 2008.

So, to all my brothers and sisters around the world regardless of when you are celebrating eid I wish you all Eid Mubarak!

May Allah accept our fasts and good deeds and forgive us for any shortcomings. ameen

Insh’Allah for a presentation all about eid check out:

Eid 101 (click the link then scroll down to the bottom and click on: Eid 101: What Am I supposed to do?):

The link:

http://www.fiqhflash.com/ 

 

The Rulings and Sunah of Eid:

http://southernmuslimah.wordpress.com/2007/10/07/the-rulings-and-sunnah-of-eid-muslims-holidays/

How Muslims In Various Countries Celebrate Eid:

http://southernmuslimah.wordpress.com/2007/10/11/eid-ul-fitr-around-the-world/

Ramadan 2008 Has Been Announced!!!

 

Ramadan 1429

Announcement: The holy fasting month of Ramadan will start Monday, September 1,

“There was no evidence of any person seeing the new crescent today,” Saudi Arabia’s Judicial Council confirmed in a statement on Saturday, August 30. Therefore, Sunday, August 31, will be the last day of the month of Sha`ban and Ramadan will fall on Monday, September 1, added the council.

 Abu Hurairah reported that the Prophet (s) instructed: “Fast after you have seen it [the new crescent moon] and end the fast [i.e Ramadan, at the end of the month ] when you see it. If it is hidden from you (i.e the moon), then wait until the thirty days of Sha’ban have passed.” [Hadith Bukhari and Muslim.]

Insh’Allah refer to this Powerpoint page for the reminders of the rulings of fasting:

http://sunnahfollowers.net/ppt/laila.php

Also check this blog for some great Ramadan videos, articles, and resources:

http://alqamardesigns.wordpress.com/category/islamic-months/9-ramadan/

 

 

If you don’t see your name on my blogroll…

Assalaamu Alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuhu all my muslim brothers and sisters in blog world!

 If you don’t see your name on my blog roll anymore, don’t think I took it off because I don’t enjoy your blog or am upset with you. That’s not it at all! I’m doing some renovations and insh’Allah will make a seperate blogroll for sister’s blogs instead of having sites and blogs all on one thing. So, insh’Allah, you will be added back in a more organized manner.