Laziness vs. Worship

 
Question: For many people in Ramadaan, their main focus is only that of basking in food and sleep. So Ramadaan becomes a month of laziness and inactivity. Likewise, some people play all night and then sleep during day. What is your advice to these kinds of people?
Answer: I believe that this in reality consists [...]

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The Inner Secrets of Fasting

The Inner Secrets of Fasting [1]
By Imaam Ibn Qudaamah al-Maqdisee (d.529H)
Know, that in the fast (Sawm) is a special quality that is not found in anything else. And that is its close connection to Allaah, such that He says:
‘‘The Fast (Sawm) is for Me and I will reward it.’’ [2]
This connection is enough to show [...]

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Ensuring A Successful Ramadhaan

The gates of the heavens have been opened, the doors of Hellfire closed and our accursed enemy, the Shayateen, are locked up. Ramadhaan is upon us, the blessed month of mercy, forgiveness and compassion.    
Indeed, we are in need of such a blessed month, so that we may immerse ourselves in the remembrance of Allah [...]

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