2. Ramadan
3 Parts
The holy month of Ramadhan is
divided into three parts:
Rahmat : meaning "mercy of Allah”
Maghfirat : meaning "forgiveness of Allah“
Nijaat : meaning "salvation"
3. Ramadan
3 Parts
In the first part : Allah showers mercy and
blessings, so that his servants may acquire all their
needs
In the second part : the servants are purified
of past sins
In the third part : - Allah keeps them under His
benevolence and kindness
- accepts prayers
- keeps them safe from
His wrath in the Hereafter
4. Ramadan
Desired Actions
Good and desired actions specified for
Ramadhan
.A. Careful performance of obligatory acts :
salaat
fasting
5. Ramadan
Desired Actions
.B. Increasing the supererogatory acts:
reading Quran
performance of the Taraweeh prayer
performance of the Tahajjud prayer
giving charity
itikaaf
8. Quran
Surah Al Baqarah: 183
Fasting was made obligatory for the
followers of all the Prophets :
بَ تَِبكُت م اَ كَ مُتي اَصِّ ال مُتكُت يُْكلَعَ بَ تَِبكُت اُْكاونُتمَ آ نَ ذنيَِبلَّا ه اَ نيُّأهَ ني اَ
نَ قاوُتتَّتَ مُْك كُت لَّعَ لَ مُْك كُت لَِببُْكقَ منَِب نَ ذنيَِبلَّا ل ىَعَ
“O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed for
you, as it was prescribed for those who
preceded you; that perhaps you will be
mindful of God.”
9. Ramadan
Why is it important ?
The Holy Qur’an,
The greatest favor upon humankind, was gifted in
this month
It is the month of Quran
Ramadhan is declared by Allah as a month of blessings
10. Ramadan
Why is it important ?
An annual institution containing all
conceivable attributes for human excellence
training for the body and soul
a renewal of life
encouraging the spirit of sharing and giving
11. Hadith
The importance of this divine month
was reiterated by the Prophetsaw
when
he said,
“The Month of Ramadhan is the month of
Allah (God), bringing His Mercy and
Forgiveness.”
12. Ramadan
Moral Significance
Month of obligatory fasting
Fast of Ramadhan commemorating the revelation of
Qur'an
A time to reflect and refresh pledge of being perfect
witnesses of the Prophets’ lifestyle
Time to look at one’s self critically
Abstinence and restrain practiced
13. Ramadan
Moral Significance
Saum of Ramadhan instills Taqwa and fear
of Allah
controls 2 aspects of body, which are the
root causes of human downfall
- the stomach
- the private parts
14. Ramadan
Social Significance
Ramadhan is known as the month of
invitations and visitations
Enhances and energizes friendships and family ties
The Prophetsaw
called it a month of sympathy
Instills empathy for the indigent
An equalizer of rich and poor
15. Ramadan
Spiritual Significance
The Prophet (pbuh) said that
When Ramadhan starts, the gates of paradise are
opened and the gates of Hell are closed and the
Satans are chained. “
The Prophet (pbuh) has said in the meaning:
‘Woe to one, Ramadhan reached to him but
he could not use it for forgiveness of his
sins’
Allah denies access of Satans to believers deeds so
they can come closer to Him
16. Ramadan
Spiritual Significance
Instills the essence of consciousness of
Allah
increases moral courage
guides the heart (Qalb) from spoilage and moral
indecency
level of Taqwa is raised, the person avoids the sins
a believer becomes one with religion
feels a genuine need to do good
17. Ramadan
Spiritual Significance
The Prophet (pbuh) said
Fasting is regarded as having acquired half
of
patience
Patience is the pinnacle of self-mastery, discipline
and spiritual agility
Rigorous disciplining during Ramadhan
Leading of a more refined and introspective life
19. Ramadan
Significance for Health
Improves all aspects of health
Regularises life
Moderates lifestyle
Time to give up bad habits
Control over addictions
Detoxifies and purifies body
Rests the digestive system (stomach, secretions)
Beneficial for blood pressure, obesity
Better mental health (less stress, more inner peace)
20. Ramadan
Blessings
Ramadhan is the period of purgation
The blessings of Ramadhan are not limited
to fasting alone
any worship is rewarded many times over
good deeds also a source of great Divine favor
Muslims ask for Allah's blessings to make their life
meaningful
21. Ramadan
Acceptance of Duas
In Ramadhan Allah answers the servant’s
supplication
The Prophet, pbuh, said:
“To every Muslim is an answered supplication
(du’aa) in Ramadhan.”
this particular time is at Iftar
22. Ramadan
Reading Quran
It is the duty of every Muslim to read Quran
in Ramadhan
- try to understand meaning of the Quran
- gain insight into the Divine message enshrined
therein
It brings peace and illumination to the mind
Imparts purity to the soul
23. Ramadan
Historical Importance
Of historical significance too :
the revelations of the Holy Qur'an commenced in this
month
battle of Badr fought in Ramadhan
conquest of Mecca also took place during this month
26. Quran
Surah al Baqarah: 185
Ramadhan is the (month) in which the Qur'an was
sent down, as a guide to mankind, also clear (Signs)
for guidance and judgment (Between right and
wrong). So every one of you who is present (at his
home) during that month should spend it in fasting…“
27. Ramadhan and Quran
The Link
This Quranic verse explains the inseparable link
between Quran and Ramadhan
The revelation to Prophet Muhammadsaw
began in this
month
The night in which the Qur'an was revealed is known
as The Night of Power or The Night of Destiny.
28. Ramadhan
A Celebration
Ramadhan can be said to be a celebration of
the revelation
A celebration of the Quran as a living guidance to
humanity
A proof of the divinity of Allah
A proof of the authenticity of the Prophethood of
Muhammadsaw
Proof of the supremacy of revelation over all else
29. Ramadhan
Key facts about the Quran
Revelation Over 23 years
No. of surahs 114
Revealed in Mecca 86
Revealed in Medina 28
Total no. of verses 6239
Longest surah Al Baqarah, 286 verses
Shortest surah Al Kawthar, 3 verses
30. Ramadhan
Laylat ul Qadr
رَِب دُْك قَلُْكا ةَِب لَيُْكلَ ف يَِب هُتن اَلُْكزَ أزنَ زن اَّإَِب
Lo!
We revealed it on
the Night of Predestination
31. Ramadhan
Laylat ul Qadr
Importance attached to this night
A time for especially fervent and devoted prayer
Rewards and blessings are manifold
Praying throughout this one night is better than a
thousand months of prayer
32. Ramadhan
Finding Night of Power
No one knows exactly which night it is; it is one of
God's mysteries
The Prophetsaw
instructed Muslims to search for it
during the odd nights of the last 10 days of
Ramadhan without specifying any day
Many scholars believe it to be on the 27th
33. Ramadhan and Quran
The Link
Highly meritorious to complete reciting the
Quran in Ramadhan
It was recited to the Prophet (peace be upon him) by
Jibreel (alayhi salaam) over a period of 23 years
Thus, Quran literally means
'recitation' or 'proclamation'
34. Ramadhan and Quran
The Link
Muslims encouraged to read the Quran regularly and
more so in Ramadhan
The Prophetsaw
used to recite the whole Quran to
Gabriel once every Ramadhan and twice in the year
in which Hesaw
died
This practice emulated by completing the recitation of
Quran at least once Ramadhan - especially in
Tarawih prayers
36. Hadith
Muslim
Hadith Qudsi
I swear by the One in Whose Hand is the soul of
Muhammad, the breath of the faster is sweeter to
Allah on the Day of Judgment than the scent of musk.
37. Ramadhan
The Principle
The principle behind Saum
is to understand the plight of the poor and needy
pledge to live a more significant and meaningful life
38. Hadith
Prophet Mohammedsaw
said
if a person observing fast does not shun untruth, his
having given up eating and drinking is of little value.
Such a person starves for nothing. And those who
rise in the midnight to recite prayers but do not give
up untruth and evil deeds, lose their sleep for
nothing”
39. Ramadhan
The Fast
For thirty days
abstain from food, drink, evil thoughts and sensual
indulgences
from shortly before sunrise to shortly after sunset
due reward for fasting
one who takes this obligation lightly is a sinner
40. Ramadhan
The Niyyat
Intent of fasting
could be verbal and in any language
preferable to make Niyyat during night
i.e. prior to Subah Sadiq
without Niyyat, Saum is mere starvation
(time limit for validity of Niyyat for Saum is before the time of Nisfun-
Nahar i.e. midday in terms of the Shariah)
41. Ramadhan
Meals
Special meals of the Saum :
Suhoor before the Fajr prayers
Iftar evening meal
often eaten communally
often including dates
42. Quran
Surah al Baqarah: 187
احْ باوُاورَُب شْ واَُب احْ لاوُاوكُاووَُب محْ كُاو لَُب حللُّه بح اَُب تَُبكَُب م احَُب احْ غاوُاوتَُببْ واَُب نحَّ هُاو روُاو شِر ب اَُب نحَُب ف الَُب
دِراوَُب سْ ألَُب طح اِر يْ خَُب لْ نح اَُب مِر ضحُاو يَُببْ ألَُب طح اُاو يْ خَُب لْ مح اُاوكُاولَُب حنَُب يَّ بَُبتَُبيَُب تي ىحَّ حَُب
“...And now associate with them and seek what Allah
has ordained for you and eat and drink until the white
thread of dawn appears to you distinct from its black
thread.”
43. Hadith
Ahmed
The Messenger of Allahsaw
said :
Sahuur is a blessed meal, do not neglect it even if it
is a mouthful of drink. For Allah and the Angels bless
those who observe it.
44. Ramadhan
A Special act
Of all the pillars of Islam, none is more
special than siyaam/ fasting
no possibility of Riya or show in fasting
only Allah knows the one really abstaining
fasting is considered a special worship
45. Ramadhan
Benefits
Why fast?
to develop patience and self-control
to learn sympathy for the deprived
to cleanse the body and mind
46. Ramadhan
Benefits
Why fast?
to gain appreciation for Allah's bounty
to demonstrate the depth of one's commitment
to protect against sin.
47. Ramadhan
Hadith
The Holy Prophetsaw
said :
Satan runs in the circulatory system of the son of
Adam in the same way blood circulates in our
system; so tighten his passages with hunger“
Bukhari and Muslim
48. Ramadhan
The 3 Grades of Fasting
Ordinary Fasting
abstaining from food, drink and sexual satisfaction
Special Fasting
abstinence and keeping ears, eyes, tongue, hands
and feet and allorgans free from sin
49. Ramadhan
The 3 Grades of Fasting
Extra-special Fasting
abstinence total disregard of everything but Allah
- this kind of Fast broken by thinking of worldly
matters
- consists of utmost dedication to Allah
To this third degree belongs fasting of Prophets, the
awliya and intimates of Allah
50. Ramadhan
Hadith Qudsi
All services of the son of Adam are for him except
fasting. It is for Me, and I will reward him for it.
Fasting is a shield. On the day you fast, do not use
obscenity, nor yell at others, nor act ignorantly
towards them. However, if anyone abuses you
verbally or attempts to draw you to fight with him, say
'I am fasting' two times. The Prophet (saas) then
states: I swore by the One (Allah) in Whose Hand is
the soul of Muhammad, the breath of the faster is
sweeter to Allah on the Day of Judgment than the
scent of musk. The faster experiences enjoyment
twice: he is pleased when he breaks his fast, and he
is pleased when he meets his Maker
(Muslim)
51. Ramadhan
Fasting
Fasting is a shield
protects believer from sin (ma'asi)
eating increases blood flow and energy levels
making easier for Satan to use ones own energy
level to tempt to commit sins
52. Ramadhan
A test
The fast is the single most important device
to test
the Iman
the depth of sincerity
commitment to the concept of Tauheed
53. Hadith
Tirmidhi
The Messenger of Allahsaw
has been reported
as saying:
There are three categories of people whose
supplications will not be rejected:
- the person who observes the fast until he breaks it,
- a just ruler,
- and a person who has been oppressed.
54. Ramadhan
Sunnahs of Fasting
6 duties in fasting known as Sunnahs
- Sehri or predawn meals
- Iftar immediately after sunset
- Tarawih Salaat at night
- Feed the poor and hungry
- Increased reading of the Holy Quran
- I’tikaaf during the last ten days of Ramadhan
55. Ramadhan
Mustahabs of Fasting
To partake of Sehri
To delay the Sehri upto a little Subha Sadiq
To break one's fast immediately after sunset
To break one's fast with dates and water
To make Niyyat at night
56. Hadith
Bukhari, Fath ul Baari No.1933
If he forgets (about the fast) and eats or
drinks absent-mindedly, then he should
continue his fast, because it was Allah who
fed him.
In another narration, and there is no day
owed nor expiation required.
57. Ramadhan
Makroohat of Fasting
To chew gum, rubber, plastic items etc
To taste food/drink and spit it out
(If husband very ill-tempered, permissible for wife to
taste food without swallow it)
Collecting saliva in the mouth and swallowing it to
quench thirst
Delay a bath that has become FARZ knowingly until
after Subha Sadiq
58. Ramadhan
Makroohat of Fasting
Using paste/tooth powder. (Miswaak permitted)
Complain of hunger and thirst
Taking water too much up the nostrils (when cleaning
the nose)
To gargle more than necessary
To quarrel, argue, use filthy or indecent words
To backbite, tell a lie and swear etc. are sinful acts
59. Ramadhan
Regarding Children
The normal rule
After age 7 : order child to observe Saum
No Qadha if child breaks the fast
By age 10 : compel child to fast in Ramadhan
60. Ramadhan
Qaza saum
Compensate unobserved fasts
are Wajib
without needless delay
make Niyyat at night i.e. before Subah Sadiq
omission due to Haidh/Nifaas must be made up
Qadha saum need not be consecutive
Fidyah wajib if Qaza saum not posiible
61. Ramadhan
Kaffarah
Penalty for deliberate nullification of Sawm
of Ramadhan
fasting 60 consecutive days
those unable to fast can
feed 60 needy 2 meals a day
or pay the amount in cash (Sadaqah Fitr)
or give 2kgs flour per poor
63. Hadith
Sihah Sitta except Tirmidhi
Hazrat Aishahra
says:
The Prophet offered salah in the mosque and many
people prayed with him. The next day he did the
same and more people prayed with him. Then the
people gathered on the third night but, the Prophet
did not come out to them. In the morning, he said to
them:
'Surely I saw what you did, and nothing prevented
me from coming out to you, save that I feared that
[that prayer] would be made obligatory upon you.’
And that was during Ramadhan.
65. Ramadhan
Tarawih
Tarawih ()تراويح is an Arabic word for
extra prayers at night in Ramadhan
The Prophetsaw
encouraged special prayers during
Ramadhan without commanding them as obligatory
and said:
Whoever prays during the nights of Ramadhan
[taraweeh] with a firm belief and hoping for reward, all
of his previous sins would be forgiven.”
(Sihah Sitta)
66. Ramadhan
Tarawih
Sunnah Muakkadah for men and women
Tarawih with Jamat is Sunnah muakkadah
for men
after obligatory isha before witr prayers
prayed in sets of 2 rak'at each
customary to recite whole Quran in Ramadhan
by reciting at least a juz per night
If one cannot recite entire Quran,
recite Surahs that one knows
68. Ramadhan
Last Ashra
Last 10 days are the most spiritually charged
days of the month
a time of special spiritual power
Ramadhan enjoys an intrinsic superiority over all
other months
it's last Ashra superior to both earlier Ashras
Lailatul Qadr or the Night of Power falls in it
69. Ramadhan
Last Ashra
Hazrat Ayeshara
related that :
“ The Apostle of Allah (peace blessings upon him)
strove harder and took greater pains to observe
prayer etc., during the last ten days of Ramadhan
than during the other days.”
Muslim
70. Ramadhan
Last Ashra
Night of Power
The night on which the first verses of the Quran
were revealed to the Prophetsaw
Generally taken to be the 27th night of the month
Muslims spend the entire night in prayer
71. Ramadhan
Last Ashra
Hazrat Aishara
said:
I asked the Messenger of Allah: 'O Messenger of
Allah, if I know what night is the night of Qadr, what
should I say during it?' He said: 'Say: O Allah, You
are pardoning and You love to pardon, so pardon
me.' “
Ahmad, Ibn Majah, and Tirmidhi
Transliteration of Dua is Allahumma innaka `afuwwun tuhibbul
`afwa fa`fu `annee
72. Ramadhan
Last Ashra
last ten days hold a special status
reflected in recommendations/practices of the
Prophetsaw
and the Sahabasra
3 major practices
increased praying
Itikaf in the Masjid
seeking Lailat ul Qadr
75. Quran
Surah al Qadr
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the
Merciful
Lo! We revealed it on the Night of Predestination
Ah, what will convey unto thee what the Night of
Power is!
The Night of Power is better than a thousand months
The angels and the Spirit descend therein, by the
permission of their Lord, with all decrees
(The night is) Peace until the rising of the dawn
76. Hadith
Bukhari, Muslim
In a Hadith related by Abu Hurairahra
The Messenger of Allahsaw
said:
He who spends the night in prayer on the Night of
Power, as a sign of His faith, and seeking rewards
from Allah, his previous sins will be forgiven.
77. Ramadhan
Laylat al Qadr
lit. the night of destiny
(is the night of revelation and the night of judgment)
Pious Muslims spend the night (when possible for 10
days) in the mosques
Devote themselves to extra prayers and study of the
Quran
78. Hadith
Ahmed, Nasaae and Bayhaqi
Abu Hurairahra
relates
The Messenger of Allahsaw
said when one
Ramadhan came:
A blessed month has arrived. Observing it in fasting
is mandated on you (the believers). During this
month, the gates of Paradise will be opened and the
gates of Hellfire will be closed. The evil ones
(Shayaatin) will be handcuffed. In it there is one
night, during which worship is better than worship in a
thousand months. Whoever is denied its blessings
has been denied the biggest blessing.
79. Ramadhan
Laylat al Qadr
This night lends Ramadhan its special
character
The Prophetsaw
was first taught Quranic verses by
Jibril, and the teaching continued for 10 days
Allah determines the course of the world for the
coming year
80. Ramadhan
Laylat al Qadr
No consensus which night of Ramadhan is Laylat al
Qadr
Could be any odd numbered night from 21st to the
29th
Traditionally, celebrated throughout the night of the
27th (i.e. the night between the 26th and 27th)
81. Ramadhan
Laylat al Qadr
The Night of Al-Qadr has a Fixed Date:
The best night in Ramadhan is the Night of Al-Qadr,
based on the Prophet's saying:
Whoever performs the night prayer on the Night of
Al-Qadr with firm faith and while seeking reward, his
past sins will be forgiven.
82. Ramadhan
Laylat al Qadr
Hadeeth of Zurr Ibn Hubaysh
Ubay Bin Ka'ab ra
said:
May Allah have mercy on him, his intention was that
the people not (grow lazy) and depend solely (on just
one night). By the One of whom there is no deity
worthy of worship beside Him, it is indeed in
Ramadhan. And by Allah I know on which night it is.
It is on the night that Allah's Messengersaw
commanded us to perform the Night Prayer. It is on
the twenty-seventh night. Its sign is that the sun rises
on its following morning bright with no rays.
83. Ramadhan
Searching Laylat al Qadr
One of the odd numbered nights
of the last 10 days of Ramadhan
i.e. 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th or 29th.
It has been emphasized that it is
most likely to be the 27th night
84. Ramadhan
Searching Laylat al Qadr
Signs of Laylat al Qadr are :
Early sunrise without rays
Rainfall either at night or during the day of that night
Nightsky will be slightly foggy
Slightly lighted sky without reflections or rays
The angels and Gabriel descend to earth for many
purposes
85. Ramadhan
Laylat al Qadr
Allah has hidden knowledge of its
occurrence
out of mercy that one can increase actions in the
search for it during these honorable nights
by praying
making dhikr
supplicating
Allah’s test to distinguish who struggles to find it
and who is lazy and negligent
86. Ramadhan
Observing Laylat al Qadr
Collective/individual observance of :
- Recitation of the Quran
- Prayers : Nafl after Tarawih
- Remembrance of Allah or zikr
- Supplication or Du'a for self and others
- Reading books of Hadeeth
87. Ramadhan
Observing Laylat al Qadr
Collective/individual observance of :
- Reading Tafseer of Quran
- Explaining Islam for benefit others
- Giving charity
- Pondering and contemplating
...and they contemplate the (wonders of)
creation in the heaven and the earth….(3:191)
89. Hadith
Bukhari, Volume 3,Book 33: 260
Observing it in Ramadhan is established in
the Hadith of Abu Hurairahra
:
Allah's Messengersaw
would make 'Itikaaf for ten days
in every Ramadhan. But when it was the year in
which he died, he made 'Itikaaf for twenty days.
90. Ramadhan
What is Itikaaf ?
Seclusion in masjid for a specific purpose
which is to worship Allah
it is a Sunnah
best time is Ramadhan, sp last 10 days
best in Masjid where Friday prayers also held
cannot be done at home
no kaffarah if voided, but reobserve it
91. Ramadhan
Prerequisites of Itikaaf
4 prerequisites :
Islam
Sane (person should not be mad)
Taharat (be free from Hadath e Akbar)
Niyyat (Intention)
92. Ramadhan
During Itikaaf
A Mutakif should engage himself in Ibaadat
Recital of the Holy Quran
Nafl Salaat and Zikr
Durood Sharif and Istighfaar
Remembrance of Allah
Learn or teach the knowledge of deen
93. Ramadhan
Benefits of Itikaaf
Immense hidden benefit
protection from effects of excessive socializing
protection from evil consequences of talking and
sleeping too much
concentrated devotion enhances spiritual growth
94. Ramadhan
Benefits of Itikaaf
Acts of Itikaaf
turning to Allah by praying Qiyam ul Layl
(Night prayers)
reading Quran
making Dhikr
reciting duas
95. Ramadhan
Types of Itikaaf
3 types according to Hanafi school of
thought
Wajib Itikaaf
when a person makes it obligatory upon himself
eg after fulfillment of a prayer
96. Ramadhan
Types of Itikaaf
Sunnah Itikaaf
seclusion in a Masjid for last 10 days of Ramadhan
(as per the practice of Rasulullahsaw)
Nafil Itikaaf
no special time/specific number of days
Imam Abu Hanifahra
states that it must be for ‘at least
one full day’
97. Hadith
Sahih Abu Dawood 2135
Aishahra
said:
The Sunnah for the one doing Itikaaf is that he
should not go out (of the masjid) except for some
need that he must fulfill. He should not witness a
funeral, nor should he touch his wife, or have
intercourse with her. And there is no Itikaaf except in
a masjid that establishes the Jama’ah
(congregational prayer). And the Sunnah for the one
doing'Itikaaf is that he should be fasting (on the day
he makes Itikaaf).
98. Ramadhan
Conditions of Itikaaf
The sunnah is that
one does not visit the sick during itikaaf
does not answer the invitation
nor fulfill the needs of his family
not witness the funeral (by following it)
not go to work outside the masjid
not touch his wife
not leave to fulfill a need except that which is
necessary
99. Ramadhan
Itikaaf for Women
Permissible for women to do Itikaaf
if their guardians grant them permission
place must be free from any fitnah
no intermingling with men
101. Hadith
Sahih Ahmad, 3/103
Eid - a Mercy of Allah
The Prophetsaw
told the people of Madina :
“I came to you and you had in Jahiliyah 2 days of
play and amusement. Indeed, Allah has replaced
them for you by that which is better than them:
The day of Nahr (slaughtering) and the day of Fitr
(breaking fast).”
102. Ramadhan
Eid ul Fitr
celebrated on the first day of Shawaal
Eid means recurring happiness/festivity
al Fitr means breaking of the fast
10th
month of Muslim calendar
Marks end of month of fasting
Salat ul Eid (Eid prayers) offered
Zakat ul Fitr
Greetings of Eid-Mubarak /a blessed Eid
exchanged
103. Ramadhan
Eid ul Fitr
This happy day designed by Shariah
as sign of gratitude on accomplishment of Ramadhan
as an immediate reward by Allah for those who spent
Ramadhan fasting and in other ibadah
haraam to fast on this day
day of forgetting grudges and ill will
104. Ramadhan
Eid ul Fitr
Islam has prescribed a simple yet graceful
way to observe the happy day
- mandatory on well-off Muslims to start the day by
paying Zakat ul fitr
- proceed to an open place to offer Eid prayer
collectively
- After Eid prayer, rejoice in a responsible manner
105. Eid Greetings
(Fath al Baree 2/446)
Jubair bin Nufair said:
“The Companions of Allah's Messengersaw
when they
met on the day of Eid, would say to each other:
‘Taqabbala Allahu minna wa minkum’
(“May Allah accept it from you and us”)
106. Ramadhan
The Night Preceding Eid ul Fitr
Named in a Hadith as the Night of Reward
(Lailatul Jaiza)
The Prophetsaw
would not sleep in the night
preceding the day of Eid ul fitr
Allah rewards those who spent Ramadhan by
Shariah, and all their prayers in this night are
accepted
Desirable to perform nafl prayers in this night
107. Hadith
Ibn Majah
The Prophetsaw
is reported to have said:
Whoever stands up (in worship) in the nights
preceding the two Eids expecting rewards
from his Lord, his heart will not die when the
other hearts will die.
108. Ramadhan
Recommended Acts
Following acts are Sunnah at the beginning
of the day of Eid ul Fitr before the Eid prayer
rising early in the morning
brushing the teeth
bathing for Eid after the Fajr prayer
Wearing the best available dress
Use of perfume
109. Ramadhan
Recommended Acts
personal adornment and decoration
give Zaka-ul-Fitr before going to the Eid ground
eating something sweet before going for Eid Prayer
reaching Eid ground early
walking to the Eid ground one way and returning by
another
Takbir on the way in a low voice
110. Ramadhan
Takbeer
Alla-u Akbar, Allah-u Akbar
Allah is greatest Allah is greatest
La-Ilaha ill-Allah
There is no God but Allah
wa-Allah-u Akbar, Allah-u Akbar
and Allah is greatest Allah is greatest
wa-lillah-il-hamd
and all praise is for Allah
112. Zakat ul Fitr
Meaning
Zakat ul Fitr also referred to as Sadaqah al
Fitr
Fitr means the same as Iftaar : breaking a fast
From same root word - Futoor : meaning breakfast
Islamically, Zakat al-Fitr is the charity which
is distributed at the end of the fast of
Ramadhan
113. Hadith
Abu Dawud, Eng. transl. vol. 2, p. 421, no.
1605
In a hadith reported by Ibn Abbasra
The Messenger of Allahsaw
has mandated the
obligation of fast breaking alms as a cleanser of the
faster from (what one may have done) mistakes or
obscene acts, and to provide for the poor. Whoever
gives it before Eid prayer, it is an accepted alms, but
whoever gives it after Eid prayer, it is only a charity
like any ordinary charity.
114. Zakat ul Fitr
When to pay ?
A special charity of the month of Ramadhan
should be given during Ramadhan anytime before
the Eid-ul-Fitr prayer
Because it can be given until Eid-ul-Fitr time, it is
called Zakat-ul-Fitr
The Prophetsaw
urged Muslims to pay this charity in the
month of Ramadhan
115. Hadith
Muslim, English transl. vol. 2, p. 469, no. 2155
Abu Sa'eed al-Khudree said :
On behalf of our young and old, free men and slaves,
we used to take out during Allah's Messenger's
(sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) lifetime one Saa` of
grain, cheese or raisins.
116. Zakat ul Fitr
Who must pay ?
Waajib on every Muslim as long as one has
the means to do so
poor or rich, man or woman, sane or insane
amount of this zakat must be enough to feed a poor
or needy person
the head of the household may pay the required
amount for the other members
117. Zakat ul Fitr
Why pay it ?
meant to expiate for any mistakes or wrongdoings
a person may have done during this blessed month
helps the poor and needy
takes care of their needs in the month of Ramadhan
makes it possible for them to celebrate Eid with other
Muslims
118. Hadith
Bukhari, Volume 2, Hadith No. 579
Ibn Umar, may Allah be pleased with them
both, said :
The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him,
enjoined the payment of one Sa’ of dates or one Sa’
of barley as Zakat ul Fitr on every Muslim, young and
old, male and female, free and slave.
119. Zakat ul Fitr
How much ?
The amount is the same for everyone
regardless of their different income brackets
minimum amount is one Saa` (two handfuls ) of food,
grain or dried fruit for each member of the family
This calculation is based on Ibn Umar's
report
120. Zakat ul Fitr
How much ?
The amount fixed by the Prophet (peace and
blessings be upon him)
incumbent on every Muslim who possesses one Sa`
(2.176 kilograms or 4.797 pounds) of dates or barley
which is not needed as a basic food for himself or his
family
for the duration of one day and night
Some jurists allow paying equivalent in cash
121. Zakat ul Fitr
When to pay ?
Should be given during Ramadhan any time
but before the Eid prayer
should be given to the poor and needy
Individuals can make payments to Islamic charitable
organizations
These organizations then should distribute these
funds soon and to the needy people on time
122. Zakat ul Fitr
Virtues
Declared by the Prophetsaw
a perquisite for the
acceptance of fasting
Meant to :
cement relationship between members of Muslim
society
alleviate pain of the poor
cultivate sense of brotherhood and solidarity
123. Hadith
Abu Dawud Tirmidhi
The Holy Prophetsaw
has said :
Have mercy upon those on earth, and
those in heaven will have mercy upon
you.
124. Zakat ul Fitr
Important Points
permissible for a wealthy woman to pay Zakat to her
husband, who is poor, however the opposite is not
permissible
Zakat ul Fitr not required from one who does not
possess a day’s worth of food
Whoever possesses more than a day’s worth of food
and he gives it (as his Zakat-ul-Fitr), this will suffice
him
126. Ramadhan
Eid Prayer
It is a Wajib salaat
can be performed any time between the Ishraq and
Zawal
Hazrat Umarra
said:
“The prayer of Eid and al-Adhaa is two complete
rak’ahs, not shortened. This is according to the words
of your Prophet, and the liar is doomed.”
127. Ramadhan
Eid Prayer
No Iqaamah or Azaan
Six extra Takbeers
The prayer comes before the khutbah
No nafl prayers before or after the Eid prayer
If Eid prayer in a mosque, pray 2 rak’ahs Tahiyat al-
Masjid before sitting down
128. Ramadhan
Eid Prayer
In this Salah, Khutbah is a Sunnah
is delivered after the Salah
listening to the Khutbah of Eid Salah is wajib
Eid prayer in an open field
and not in a mosque
If difficult, can be performed in a big mosque
129. Hadith
Sahih Muslim, 878
Al-Nu’maan ibn Bishr said:
“The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of
Allah be upon him) used to recite on the two Eids and
on Fridays, Sabbih isma rabbika’l-a’laa [al-A’laa 87:1]
and Hal ataaka hadeeth al-ghaashiyah [al-
Ghaashiyah 88:1].”
131. Ramadhan
Conclusion
The believer knows that :
- the Lord of Ramadhan is also Lord of other months
- that He is the Lord of all times and places
- so he is steadfast upon the Shariah of Allah
until he meets Him while He is pleased with him
132. Ramadhan
Conclusion
Righteous actions are for all times and all
places
Reading Quran and contemplating, is not only for
Ramadhan but for all times
One must continuously be :
- obedient to Allah,
- firm upon His Shariah,
- steadfast upon His Deen,
- so that one is not of those who worship Allah
only during one month or only in one place
133. Ramadhan
Conclusion
From signs that one's deeds are accepted,
is improvement in obedience to Allah`azza
wa jall
“And remember when your Lord proclaimed,
'If you are grateful, I will surely increase you
[in favor]…” (Quran, surah Ibrahim: 7)
So if the servant is truly thankful to his Lord, you will
see him guided to more obedience and distanced
from sinfulness
134. Ramadhan
Thankfulness is leaving sins
نُ قنيِنينيَلِقْيكا اَِق نيَتِقِنيأْييَِق تي ىاَّىحَِق كاَِق بَّىرَِق داْي بُعْي واَِق
“And worship your Lord until there comes
you to the certainty [i.e. death].”
Quran
surah al Hijr: 99
