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Fasting

O you who have believed, decreed upon you is fasting as it was decreed upon those before you that you may become righteous

[Fasting for] a limited number of days. So whoever among you is ill or on a journey [during them] – then an equal number of days [are to be made up]. And upon those who are able [to fast, but with hardship] – a ransom [as substitute] of feeding a poor person [each day]. And whoever volunteers excess – it is better for him. But to fast is best for you, if you only knew.

The month of Ramadhan [is that] in which was revealed the Qur’an, a guidance for the people and clear proofs of guidance and criterion. So whoever sights [the new moon of] the month, let him fast it; and whoever is ill or on a journey – then an equal number of other days. Allah intends for you ease and does not intend for you hardship and [wants] for you to complete the period and to glorify Allah for that [to] which He has guided you; and perhaps you will be grateful.

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Prophet Muhammad’s(PBUH) Last Sermon

This Sermon was delivered on the Ninth Day of Dhul Hijja 10 A.H in the Uranah valley of Mount Arafat:

 

“O People , lend me an attentive ear, for I know not whether, after this year, I shall ever be among you again.  Therefore listen to what I am saying to you very carefully and TAKE THESE WORDS TO THOSE WHO COULD NOT BE PRESENT HERE TODAY.”


O People , just as you regard this month, this day, this City as Sacred, so regard the life and property f every Muslim as a sacred trust. Return the goods entrusted to you to their rightful owners. Hurt no one so that no one may hurt you.

Remember, that you will indeed meet your Lord, and that He will indeed reckon your deeds. Allah has forbidden you to take usury (Interest), therefore all interest obligation shall henceforth be waived . . .


O People, it is true that you have certain rights with regard to your women, but they also have rights over you.  If they abide by your right then to them belongs the right to be fed and clothed in kindness. Do treat your women well and be kind to them for they are your partners and committed helpers. And it is your right that they do not make friends with anyone of whom you do > not approve, as well as never to commit adultery.


O People listen to me in earnest, worship ALLAH, say your five daily prayers (Salah), fast during the > month of Ramadan, and give your wealth in Zakat. Perform Hajj if you can afford to. You know every Muslim is the brother of another Muslim. You are all equal. Nobody has superiority over other except by piety and good action.

Remember, one day you will appear before Allah and answer for your deeds. So beware, do not stray from the path of righteousness after I am gone.


O People, NO PROPHET OR APOSTLE WILL COME AFTER ME AND NO NEW FAITH WILL BE BORN. Reason well, therefore, and understand my words which I convey to you. I leave behind me two > things, the QUR’AN and my example , the SUNNAH and if you follow these > you will never go astray.

All those who listen to me shall pass on my words to others and those to others again; and may the last ones understand my words better than those who listen to me directly. Be my > witness O ALLAH, that I have conveyed your message to your people”.


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Salah (Namaz)

Say: “My Lord hath commanded justice; and that ye set your whole selves (to Him) at every time and place of prayer, and call upon Him, making your devotion sincere as in His sight: such as He created you in the beginning, so shall ye return.”

[Surah Al-A‘raf, 29]

Namaz, also known as Salah, is a form of prayer performed by followers of the Islamic faith. It is one of the five pillars of Islam and is a mandatory act of worship for all adult Muslims. Namaz involves standing, bowing, prostrating, and sitting in a specific sequence while reciting verses from the Quran and supplications to Allah. The prayer is performed five times daily at specific times, known as Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha. The performance of Namaz is considered an essential act of devotion and a means of achieving closeness to Allah. It is also believed to have physical, mental, and spiritual benefits for the individual. Namaz is an essential part of Islamic worship and is performed regularly by millions of Muslims worldwide.