Asif Siddiqi- a student of Quran Academy

During Ramadan, one should reflect, pray, and deliver oneself from sin. While the emphasis of Ramadan is on fasting during daylight hours, it is also about strengthening one’s relationship with Allah (SWT) through worshipping His greatness and praying to Him. Ramadan in its entirety is an especially prominent time in Islam, although, there is one evening that is particularly meaningful, and that evening is Laylat-al-Qadr.  What is Laylat-al-Qadr? Laylat-al-Qadr is otherwise known as the Night of Power and is considered to be the Islamic calendar’s Holiest eve. During this night, Angel Jibril revealed the Holy Qur'an’s first verses to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). This night falls within Ramadan’s final 10 days, and although the exact date is unidentified, it is commonly thought of as the Holy month’s 27th day. This is a night of great commemoration and devotion to Allah (SWT) and places higher than that of 1,000 months. Nights Of Power The Night of Power (Laylatul Qadr) allows you t...

  Sin During Ramadan In the name of Allah, all thanks are due to Allah, and may the peace of blessings of Allah be upon His Messenger – Muhammad – and upon his family, companions, and all prophets. Many people wonder if rewards are multiplied during Ramadan, does that mean the punishment for sins is as well? If the devils are chained up in Ramadan, how do people still commit sins? Do sins nullify our fasting? If we commit a major sin during Ramadan, does that mean we cut our fasting and make it up some other day? Is doing Sin During Ramadan the Punishment Multiplied During Ramadan? The prophet PMBUH encouraged all Muslims to condense their performance of good deeds during Ramadan as mentioned in our previous article; but what about the punishment for sins? Is it also multiplied if some do sin during Ramadan? There is no evidence for such a claim in the Quran or in the Sunnah of the prophet. However, it is safe to infer that if Ramadan is such a sacred month, then sins are strongly ...

 8 Health Benefits of Fasting, Backed by Science Despite its recent surge in popularity, fasting is a practice that dates back centuries and plays a central role in many cultures and religions. Defined as the abstinence from all or some foods or drinks for a set period of time, there are many different ways of fasting. In general, most types of fasts are performed over 24–72 hours. Intermittent fasting, on the other hand, involves cycling between periods of eating and fasting, ranging from a few hours to a few days at a time. Fasting has been shown to have many health benefits, from increased weight loss to better brain function. Here are 8 health benefits of fasting — backed by science. Photography by Aya Brackett 1. Promotes Blood Sugar Control by Reducing Insulin Resistance Several studies have found that fasting may improve blood sugar control, which could be especially useful for those at risk of diabetes. In fact, one study in 10 people with type 2 diabetes showed that short-...

 The purpose of fasting is to develop the quality of righteousness (taqwa) by abstaining from sinful deeds and training ourselves to control our desires. Allah said: “O you who believe, fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you that you may become righteous. (Qur’an, 2:183) The word, ‘taqwa’ comes from the root meaning, ‘to guard’ and it is variously translated as mindfulness, righteousness, and God-fearing piety. Fasting is meant to instill this virtuous quality within us. In this way, fasting acts as a shield, which protects us from sin and ultimately from the punishment of Allah in the Hereafter. Uthman ibn Abu Al-Aas reported: “The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: ‘Fasting is a shield from the Hellfire just like the shield of any of you in battle’.” (Sunan Ibn Majah, 1639) Therefore, a Muslim must be especially careful to guard himself from all kinds of sin while he is fasting. He should abandon unbeneficial speech and esp...