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Message from the CEO
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Good Deeds and their Rewards
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Ramadhan Timetable
Around the World for Iftar
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Laylat-ul Qadr
Recipes
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Sunnah Acts of Ramadhan
Ramadhan Programmes on Islam Channel
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Etiquettes of making Du’aa
Du’aas (Supplications)
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Welcoming Ramadhan like the Sahaabah
Ramadhan Facts
Fasting and Dietary changes during Ramadhan
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CEO MESSAGE Dear Respected Brothers and Sisters Assalaamu Alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuhu Alhamdulillah, the blessed month of Ramadhan is upon us once again. I send my warmest greetings to Muslims in the UK and around the world during this sacred time, and pray that Allah (SWT) gives us the opportunity to make the most of this month. Allah (SWT) tells us in the Qur’an:
“O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that you may attain taqwa.” (Qur’an 2:183) Allah (SWT) gives us many ways through which we can get closer to Him and attain taqwa or God consciousness. Besides fasting in a correct manner, other acts of worship such as supererogatory salaah, recitation of the Qur’an, du’aa and giving charity particularly during Ramadhan can all serve to bring us closer to our creator.
Allah (SWT) has blessed us tremendously with the chance to experience His mercy and blessings through yet another Ramadhan. Let us strive to make the most of this opportunity and do as much good as we can. Let us make this a month of seeking Allah’s forgiveness, redemption from the hellfire and gaining entry into paradise. Let us also take some time to pray for those enduring pain, suffering and oppression around the world, remembering that our struggle ends with iftar whereas theirs continues indefinitely. Help us to alleviate suffering worldwide by tuning in to Islam Channel’s daily live appeals as we raise money for charity every evening. Alhamdulillah through the generous support of our viewers, we received over £8 million in donations last year and hope to raise even more this year with your help Insha-Allah. Ramadhan is a time to improve our character, cleanse our lifestyle and refine our habits – but why stop with Ramadhan? When asked which deeds are most pleasing to Allah, the Prophet (SAW) said that they are “the most regular constant deeds even though they may be few” (Bukhari). Let us all make a sincere effort to continue the good habits we pick up this Ramadhan Insha-Allah. Let us strive to make this our best Ramadhan yet. I pray that it is a month of self-improvement, increased taqwa and piety, forgiveness and blessings for all and I pray that Allah (SWT) improves the situation of our brothers and sisters suffering worldwide. Aameen. Praise be to Allah (SWT), Lord of the worlds. Ramadhan Kareem to all.
Mohamed Ali Harrath Chief Executive Officer Islam Channel
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WELCOMING RAMADHAN LIKE THE
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lhamdulillah, Allah (SWT) has months of Rajab and Sha’ban blessed for chosen us to experience yet us, and let us reach the month of Ramadhan. another blessed month of (At-Tabarani). Ramadhan. We have before us another chance to strengthen our He would fast frequently prior to Ramarelationship with our creator, benefit from dhan, particularly in the month preceding it. His bountiful mercy and forgiveness, and Aa’isha (RA) said “The Prophet never fastimprove ourselves. ed in any month more (outside Ramadhan) For inspiration on how to best prepare for than in the month of Sha’ban.” (Bukhari). and make use of this time, let us look back upon the lives of the Sahaabah “It is narrated by Ma’ali bin Fudail that the companions would and the Prophpray to Allah for six months before Ramadhan for a long life et Muhammad to reach Ramadhan, and then pray for six months after and the manner in Ramadhan for acceptance of their fasts.” which they spent the holy month. During the month they would all strive to The Prophet said: “The best people are perform more acts of worship. For example, those living in my generation, and then those Sa’id ibn Jubayr (a prominent tabi’ee) was who will follow them, and then those who will known to complete a recitation of the Qur’an follow the latter” (Bukhari). The Sahaabah every two nights. Our pious predecessors (companions of the Prophet ), the Tabi’een would also spend long hours in nightly (contemporaries of the Sahaabah born after prayer, so much so that they would somethe death of the Prophet ) and the Tabi’ times use canes to support themselves and at-Tabi’een (descendents of the Tabi’een) would only finish close to the beginning of have all left behind inspiring examples for us Fajr. to aspire to. SubhanAllah, let us take inspiration from It is narrated by Ma’ali bin Fudail that the those before us and make an attempt to emcompanions would pray to Allah for six ulate their ways. Remember that Ramadhan months before Ramadhan for a long life is a time to increase your efforts and strive to reach Ramadhan, and then pray for six for Allah’s sake. Try setting yourself goals; months after Ramadhan for acceptance of if you read one Qur’an last year, try make their fasts. it two this year or increase the number of rakaahs you perform at Tahajjud time. The Prophet used to recite “Allahumma barik lana fee Rajaba wa Sha’ban wa May Allah (SWT) make it easy for us all to ballighna Ramadhan” - O Allah! Make the increase in our ibaadah and accept our efforts, aameen.
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The month of Ramadhan provides the opportunity for increased rewards of our good deeds. The Prophet said, “Whoever fasted the month of Ramadhan out of sincere faith (i.e. belief) and hoping for a reward from Allah, then all his past sins will be forgiven, and whoever stood for the prayers in the night of Qadr out of sincere faith and hoping for a reward from Allah, then all his previous sins will be forgiven.” (Bukhari)
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Read the Qur’an. “Whoever reads a letter of the book of Allah will be credited with a good deed, and a good deed gets a tenfold reward. I do not say that alif-laam-meem is a letter, rather alif is a letter, laam is a letter and meem is a letter.” (Tirmidhi)
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Perform extra salaah. The Prophet said: "Whoever offers optional prayers throughout the nights of Ramadhan, believing in Allah and seeking His rewards, will have his previous sins forgiven." (Bukhari & Muslim)
BAD DEEDS
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Provide iftar for someone else. “Whoever feeds a fasting person will have a reward like that of the fasting person, without any reduction in his reward.” (Tirmidhi)
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Give generously in charity. The Prophet said, “The best charity is that given in Ramadhan.” (Tirmidhi)
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Other good deeds to do in Ramadhan: •
Donate old clothing, furniture or children’s toys to a charity
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Educate non-Muslims about Islam and Ramadhan
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Pay your annual Zakaah
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Pray Tahajjud salaah
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Visit the sick and elderly
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Read a translation of the Qur’an
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Memorise a Surah from the Qur’an
GOOD DEEDS
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ETIQUETTES OF MAKING DU’AA The Prophet
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“There is nothing more deserving of regard by Allah Ta’ala than du’aa.” (Tirmidhi) Ramadhan is a chance for us to improve our relationship with our creator and one of the best ways to do this is through supplication and du’aa. These are a few etiquettes to employ when making du’aa to increase its likelihood of acceptance Insha-Allah.
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Begin and end your du’aa by praising Allah (SWT) and invoking peace and blessings on the Prophet Muhammad .
Use a voice that is in between a whisper and out loud.
Their call therein will be, “Exalted are You, O Allah ,” and their greeting therein will be, “Peace.” And the last of their call will be, “Praise to Allah, Lord of the worlds!” (Qur’an 10:10)
02 Perform du’aa while in a state of wudhu
Say, “Call upon Allah or call upon the Most Merciful. Whichever [name] you call - to Him belong the best names.” And do not recite [too] loudly in your prayer or [too] quietly but seek between that an (intermediate) way (Qur’an 17:110)
07 Being determined in one’s request and certain for a response:
03 Face the Qiblah
04 Raise both hands while making du’aa. The Prophet said, ‘Indeed Allah SWT is Shy and Beneficent. He is Shy when His servant raises his hands to Him (in du’aa) to return them empty.’ (Ahmad, Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi).
05 Acknowledge your sins and ask Allah for forgiveness. Make du’aa for yourself first, then others.
‘When you supplicate to Allah you should be sure of being answered. And know that Allah does not answer a supplication that comes from a careless and inattentive heart.’ (Tirmidhi).
08 Insistence in du’aa and repetition (3 times): “Abdallah bin Mas’ud reported that the Prophet loved to repeat his supplication three times, and pray for forgiveness three times.” (Abu Dawud)
09 End the du’aa by saying “aameen”
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Sunnah acts of the Prophet during Ramadhan The Prophet was our guiding light and perfect example. What were some of the things he did during Ramadhan that we can emulate?
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Suhoor Anas ibn Maalik (RA) reported the Prophet as saying, “Partake of the predawn meal, for there is a blessing in it”. (Bukhari)
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Hastening to break the fast
Revive the Sunnah
“Those of my servants who are quickest in breaking their fast are dearest to me.” (Tirmidhi)
“Whoever revives an aspect of my Sunnah that is forgotten after my death, he will have a reward equivalent to that of the people who follow him, without it detracting in the least from their reward.” (Tirmidhi)
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07 Staying in I’tikaaf during the last ten days of Ramadhan It is narrated on the authority of Ibn ‘Umar who said: The Messenger of Allah to practise I’tikaaf in the last ten days of the month of Ramadhan.
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Supplication at the time of iftar
Performing extra worship in the last 10 days
The Prophet used to offer the following supplication upon breaking his fast: “The thirst has been quenched, the veins are now moist and reward has been gained if Allah wills.” (Sunan Abu Dawud)
“When the (last) ten started, the Prophet would tighten his waist belt (i.e. he stayed away from his wives in order to have more time for worship), spend the whole night awake (in prayer), and wake up his family.” (Bukhari and Muslim)
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Breaking fast with fresh or dried dates, or water Anas bin Malik narrates that Allah’s Messenger used to break his fast with fresh dates before going to prayer. When fresh dates were unavailable, he would break his fast with dried dates. When dried dates were unavailable, he would take a few sips of water. (Sunan Abu Dawud) Ramadhan Brochure 2014 | Islam Channel
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Featured Programmes on Islam Channel this
Ramadhan WHAT’S ON?
Islam Channel provides innovative and exciting programming that personalises Islamic themes as well as entertains viewers. Our aim is to be the premium global channel with an Islamic focus. Some of the exciting programs showing this year include religious education, game shows, cooking programs, history and children’s shows to name a few.
Live Taraweeh
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Showing live coverage of the Taraweeh prayer from the Holy City of Makkah Al Mukarramah dailly.
Zaky and Friends
An educational animation that follows Zaky and his friends from around the world as they learn the Qur’an, recite their favourite surahs and explain what they have learned from it.
Ramadhan Bites
An exciting, imaan boosting show to kick start your evening! Full of inspiration, reminders and a wonderful selection of guests
Stay Cool
Join Ustadh Sa’ad Tasleem as he covers various topics, from imaan to social media! Learn how to overcome the whispers of Shaytan, how to use our tongues to the best degree, and more.
Travelling Light
A new series exploring the works of Imam al-Ghazzali, covering the importance of seeking knowledge, purifying the heart, and the journey to the hereafter. Scholars in the series include Sheikh Hamza Yusuf and Sheikh Abdal Hakim Murad.
Dawn Pearls
As a new dawn breaks in the blessed month of Ramadhan, seek forgiveness from Allah (SWT) and join Islam Channel shuyookh in making the most of your day, for the pleasure of Allah (SWT).
Philosophy of Fasting
Explore the essence of this sacred month as Dr. Haitham al-Haddad and Rafee Abdul Maalik present this heart softening series.
5 Pillars Game Show
Increase your knowledge of the pillars of Islam in this lively, entertaining game show! Do you have what it takes to win the tournament?
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Allah's Apostle said, "Whoever establishes the prayers on the night of Qadr out of sincere faith and hoping to attain Allah's rewards (not to show off), then all his past sins will be forgiven." (Sahih Bukhari) Allah's Apostle used to practice I’tikaaf in the last ten nights of Ramadhan and used to say, "Look for the Night of Qadr in the last ten nights of the month of Ramadhan." (Sahih Bukhari)
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Things to do on the ‘Night of Power’: 1
Recite the holy Qur’an abundantly
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Strive to gain Allah’s forgiveness. Recommended du’aa:
‘Allahumma
innaka ‘afuwwun tuhibbul afwa fa’fu anni’
Translation: O Allah you are the One who pardons greatly, and loves to pardon, so pardon me. 3
Perform voluntary prayers e.g. Tahajjud
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Perform dhikr of Allah. Recite any form of supplications such as Subhanallah, Alhamdulillah, La illaha ilallah, Allahu Akbar, Laa hawla walaa quwwata illaa billaah etc.
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Make du’aa.
“And when My servants ask you, (O Muhammad), concerning Me - indeed I am near. I respond to the invocation of the supplicant when he calls upon Me.” [Qur’an 2:186] We should devote much of the night of Qadr in du’aa asking Allah for His mercy and forgiveness for all of our past sins and making firm intentions to Allah that we will change for the better and strive to become closer to Him.
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BREAK YOUR FAST
Date Smoothie Dates are packed with energy and this smoothie is a great way to enjoy their health benefits at the end of a fast. Make sure you blend everything well to avoid chunky pieces.
Preparation time: 5 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients
Preparation
20 stoned dates
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Blitz the dates and milk in a blender until smooth.
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Add the ice and cinnamon and serve immediately.
250ml low-fat milk 1 small handful ice cubes 1 pinch ground cinnamon
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MAIN MEAL
Tandoori Chicken Pitas This low-fat meal has a cooling yoghurt sauce to offset the spicy chicken flavour. This recipe can be assembled in a few minutes if the chicken is prepared ahead of time.
Preparation time: 20 minutes Serves 6-8 Ingredients
Preparation
6 chicken breasts, skinned and cut into chunks
1. Marinate the chicken pieces with the lemon juice, curry paste, garlic, ginger, half the chopped mint and 2 tablespoons of the yoghurt and season well. Leave for a few hours or overnight.
Juice of 1 lemon 3 tbsp tandoori or Tikka Masala curry paste 1 tsp garlic paste or chopped fresh garlic Small bunch of fresh mint, freshly chopped
2. Combine the remaining yoghurt, mint and the grated cucumber. Season well and mix together thoroughly.
5 tbsp plain low-fat yoghurt
3. Pan fry the chicken until cooked.
1 tsp ginger paste or chipped fresh ginger
Salt and freshly ground black pepper ½ cucumber, peeled and grated 12 large, wholemeal pita breads cut in half like 2 pockets
4. Fill the pita bread pockets with mixed leaves, a few cubes of chicken and a good dollop of the yoghurt dressing.
150g mixed lettuce leaves
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HEALTHY MEAL
Chilli Con Carne Healthy chilli con carne is a reduced fat version of classic chilli with all the flavour
Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 1 hour
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Serves 4
Ingredients
Preparation
450 g extra lean minced beef 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 fresh chillies, seeds removed, chopped 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp paprika Pinch of cayenne pepper 400 g can chopped tomatoes 1 tsp tomato purée 600 ml beef stock 400 g can kidney beans, drained Small handful coriander, chopped
1. Dry fry the minced beef in a large saucepan over a high heat for about 5 minutes, or until browned. Pour off any fat then reduce the heat to medium-low. Pour in the olive oil then add the onion and garlic and fry for about 5 minutes, until softened.
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2. Add the chillies and spices and continue frying, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes, then stir in the tomatoes, tomato purée and beef stock. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer gently for 15 minutes, or until the liquid is slightly reduced. 3. Season with black pepper and stir in the drained kidney beans. Cover and simmer gently for 30 minutes, adding a little extra stock if needed. 4. Scatter over the coriander and serve with rice and a spoonful of yogurt or crème fraîche if you’d like.
SOMETHING SWEET
Mango & Passion Youghurt This light and tangy dessert is a great way to cool down after a heavy or spicy meal.
Preparation time: 10 minutes Chilling time: 2hrs minimum Serves 2 Preparation
Ingredients
1. Mix the honey and yoghurt in a small bowl. Using a teaspoon, scoop the seeds and flesh from the passion fruits into a bowl and mix with yoghurt mixture.
200g carton of light or 0% fat Greek yoghurt
2. Divide the mango and yoghurt mixture in half and place into two stemmed glasses. Chill for up to 8 hours. 3. Serve at room temperature and garnish with fresh mint.
1 tbsp clear honey 1 small mango, peeled and cut into cubes 2 passion fruits Fresh mint, to garnish
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TOOTING
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CROSSWORD
Use the clues below to help you solve the crossword. The answers can be found in the articles throughout the brochure in case you get stuck!
Across 1 How many years after Hijra was fasting made compulsory for Muslims? 4 What is the name of the special night prayer performed in Ramadhan? 6 What is the 2nd month of the Islamic year? 10 Which important book for Muslims was first revealed in Ramadhan? 11 The Night of Power is called Laylat-ul ____? 15 How many compulsory months of Ramadhan did the Prophet fast in his life? 16 What is name of the cave where the Prophet first received revelation of the Qur’an?
Down 1 What is the maximum number of fasts in Ramadhan? 2 What do you call the breaking of the fast in Arabic? 3 Moroccan Ramadhan sesame and almond sweet 5 I’tikaaf is performed in the ____ ten days of Ramadhan 7 The first Qur’anic verses revealed to the Prophet in Ramadhan were from Surah ____? 8 What is the celebration that signals the end of fasting? 9 Wheat-based Sri Lankan iftar soup 12 What is the 7th month of the Islamic year? 13 Malaysian sweet drink with coconut milk 14 How many fasts in the month of Shawwaal equal the reward of fasting a whole year? 30
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Morocco Break fast with... Dates, water and harira (tomato and lentil based soup) served with boiled eggs Traditional drinks Smoothies, fresh juice, mint tea Main meal Briouats (meat or seafood-filled pastries), mlaoui (savoury crepes with vegetables), fried fish, mouscous Sweet Sellou (sweet made of browned flour, sesame and almonds), chebbakia (fried sesame biscuits with honey)
Iftar meals vary widely per country, showcasing each nation’s traditional cuisine.
Sri Lanka Break fast with... Dates and traditional savouries like cutlets (crumb-fried balls of spicy fish and potato) or kunafa (minced savoury filling wrapped in layers of shredded pancake) Traditional drinks Sherbet (milk mixed with rose syrup and coloured agar agar pieces) Main meal Kanji (a wheat or rice based porridge with chicken) and traditional Sri Lankan food such as biryani or rice and curry Sweet Sanja (milk jelly), watalappam (steamed pudding made with coconut milk and palm sugar traditionally appearing for Eid)
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Bangladesh Break fast with... Piyaji (similar to falafels), shingara (samoosas), pakora Traditional drinks Mango juice Main meal Biryani, khichuri (sticky rice dish with lentils) served with chickpeas Sweet Bhapa pitha (steamed rice cake with molasses)
These are some examples of the local delicacies served in a few countries around the world.
Malaysia Break fast with... Bubur lambuk (spicy porridge made with meat and vegetables) Traditional drinks Sugarcane juice, soybean milk Main meal Traditional Mayalsian cuisine like ayam percik (coal-roasted chicken skewers made with coconut milk), murtabak (roti stuffed with egg and mince), rendang (dry meat curry cooked in coconut milk and spices) Sweet Cendol (mixture of shaved ice, coconut milk and palm sugar)
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Ramadhan facts OBLIGATORY During the advent of Islam, fasting became obligatory in 3 stages: 1. 2.
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Muslims were first commanded to fast for the day of Ashura Muslims were then instructed to fast for the month of Ramadhan OR to feed a poor person for every day they did not fast Finally, fasting for the month was made compulsory on all those who were able to
WHEN? Fasting was made obligatory in the year 624, the second year after Hijra, and the month of Ramadhan begins with the sighting of the new moon. Ramadhan is the ninth month from the 12 months of the Islamic lunar calendar.
WHY? During Ramadhan, Muslims abstain from food, drink, impurities (such as gossip and cursing) and other pleasures from dawn to dusk. Removing these comforts from daily routine is intended to focus the mind on prayer, spirituality, charity and to purify the body and mind.
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REVELATION The first revelation of the Qur’an to the Prophet took place during the last ten days of Ramadhan. The angel Jibraeel reviewed the Qur’an with the Prophet once every Ramadhan, and twice during the last year of his life.
TARAWEEH It is Sunnah to pray Taraweeh in congregation. The Prophet prayed Taraweeh in congregation but is also known to have prayed by himself sometimes.
I’TIKAAF The Prophet observed I’tikaaf in the last ten days of Ramadhan. I’tikaaf means to retreat in a masjid.
LAYLAT-UL QADR Laylat-ul Qadr is considered the holiest night of the year. It is also known as the "Night of Power," and commemorates the night that the Qur’an was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad .
ZAKAAH Zakaah’s literal meaning is purification. Zakaah is the purification of a person’s wealth and soul.
EID The festival of Eid and giving of Zakaah marks the end of Ramadhan.
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Fasting and Dietary Changes During Ramadhan Fasting is an age-old practice that transcends a number of faiths and customs. It is observed by Muslims during Ramadhan and parts of other months, by Jews on days including Yom Kippur, by Christians during Lent and on the fast of the Apostles, and by Hindus on a regular basis. This article will focus on the Muslim fast of Ramadhan. Is fasting obligatory for all Muslims? Fasting is an obligatory part of faith for all Muslims who are fit and well. There are however clear rulings in Islam to exempt a person from fasting where it may have a negative effect on their physical or mental health. Elderly people, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers may also have good reasons not to fast. People with complex or long term medical problems should seek medical advice and consult their Imam or local Islamic scholar to help determine whether they should or should not fast. Additionally, people who have jobs that require them to be in peak physical health, such as surgeons performing complex surgery or airline pilots, are allowed to delay fasting until a time outside of Ramadhan where they can make up these fasts. Despite these rules, many Muslims with complex medical problems and particularly those who do not feel physically unwell, will often choose to fast, even if medical and scholarly advice is that they do not have to do so. This may be due to feelings of obligation or social pressure or guilt, or simply due to spiritual need. One recent medical study showed that up to 79% of patients with diabetes chose to fast during Ramadhan even though there may have been valid reasons for them not to do so. If you are faced with making a decision on whether to fast or not during Ramadhan, you should firstly explore your motivation for fasting with an Imam or religious leader so that you can make an informed decision where you carefully 42
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consider the benefits and risks. When you make a decision to fast, make sure that you have clear advice on what to do if you feel unwell. You may also have to change your medication regimen to fit around fasting. This should only be done in discussion with your GP and you should never stop taking your usual medicines unless it is on GP or specialist advice.
Meal patterns and dietary advice during Ramadhan There is a very different meal routine during Ramadhan. Most people eat two meals a day the suhoor (pre-dawn meal) that begins the fast and the iftar (meal at sunset) that ends the fast. Due to the long length of the fast, many people will eat very large meals at suhoor and again at iftar and these will often be eaten very quickly. Muslims in the UK also tend to eat foods that are high in fat and sugar and especially so during Ramadhan, which are not good for your health. It is very important to eat a healthy, balanced diet during Ramadhan at all times that includes plenty of whole fruit and vegetables. Excessive food consumption can be a problem during Ramadhan and you should try to not overeat at night. Foods high in complex carbohydrates such as wholemeal bread, lentils, beans and rice will help to reduce feelings of hunger during the day. Furthermore, try to avoid sugary drinks and instead have sugar-free drinks during non-fasting hours.
Common complaints during Ramadhan Indigestion Due to the intake of large meals early in the morning and late in the evening, indigestion is a common problem among people who fast, and particularly so after suhoor when people return to sleep. To reduce the chances of getting ingestion, you should eat small meals frequently during non-fasting hours. Once again, meals should be healthy, and fatty or spicy foods should be avoided. Weight loss and sleeping on raised pillows will also help. If indigestion is severe, contact your pharmacist or GP for advice. Headaches Many people who fast report headaches, and particularly so during the first week of Ramadhan. This is due to the body adapting to the pattern of fasting, and reasons include disturbed sleeping and working patterns, stress and dehydration. Where possible, you should try to lighten your daily routine to avoid stressful activities. Where stress is unavoidable, for example for those employed in physically demanding jobs such as airline pilots, fasting can be postponed to alternative dates when they are not working. The importance of ensuring good hydration during non-fasting periods is crucial. Constipation Constipation is a commonly reported problem amongst people who fast. A high fibre diet, for example, eating a bran cereal, and good hydration with water will help to reduce the chances of suffering from constipation. If symptoms are severe, laxatives may be helpful.
Ramadhan as an opportunity to improve your health Ramadhan is the month of spiritual renewal where Muslims will pause to reflect on their lives in all
of spiritual, mental and physical dimensions. We know that most people come together to create a vibrant community spirit that is not observed throughout the rest of the year. As such, Ramadhan is an ideal time to use this spiritual high to improve your health and make positive changes in your life. This may be done by improving your diet, losing weight or better managing your health problems. For example, Ramadhan provides an ideal opportunity to pay closer attention to controlling diabetes or to quit smoking. Many GPs and health centres will run events to help you achieve this. Also, working with friends to achieve these goals will give you extra motivation to succeed.
With this in mind, we wish you an enjoyable, healthy and spiritually uplifting Ramadhan Insha-Allah.
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Daily Ramadhan Activities List 1. Learn the du’aas to begin and end fasts
18. Read, memorise and act upon a hadith
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19. Make du’aa for your parents, family and friends
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20. Make du’aa for the Prophet
4. Learn a surah 5. Give someone a hug 6. Throw away rubbish that someone else left behind 7. Make a phone call to someone you haven’t spoken to in a long time to wish them a happy Ramadhan/Eid 8. Decorate an old jar and put in a coin a day as sadaqah 9. Eat everything on your plate at iftar time
10. Collect money from friends and family for charity 11. Go to the masjid
21. Make du’aa for all those suffering around the world 22. Ask Allah to take you to Jannah and save you from Jahannam 23. Tell a non-Muslim friend about fasting and Ramadhan 24. Pray Taraweeh salaah (as much as you can manage) 25. Break your fast with 3 dates 26. Perform all the daily sunnah and nafl prayers 27. Listen to recitations of the Qur’an
28. Spend a few minutes thinking about those less fortunate than you in the world
12. Set the table for iftar 13. Make Eid cards for your friends and family
29. Recite Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun tuhibbul ‘afwa fa’fu ‘anne during the last few days of Ramadhan
14. Give someone dates at the time of iftar 15. Spend some time making dhikr of Allah 16. Read some Qur’an everyday 17. Read the translation of the Qur’anic verses you read
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30. Search for the moon to signal the day of Eid
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About Ramadhan
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I have asthma and I have to take inhalers twice a day. Can I still fast? It is allowed for a fasting person to use an inhaler if needed. Inhalers are not in the form of food and drink. They resemble non-nutritive injections.
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I broke my fast two minutes prior to sunset by mistake. Is this fast still valid? A fasting person does not invalidate his fast if he does something to break his fast either in ignorance or out of forgetfulness. The Prophet said: “Whoever forgets he is fasting and eats or drinks something should complete his fast, for it is merely that Allah has given him food and drink.� (Bukhari and Muslim)
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Do the six fasts of Shawwaal need to be observed consecutively? The fasting for the six days of Shawwaal can occur any time during the month of Shawwaal. They may be observed consecutively or separately.
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I know that it is permissible to use the miswak while fasting. However, can a person brush his teeth with toothpaste, or would this break his fast? There is nothing wrong with a fasting person using toothpaste, as long as it does not go down his gullet. However, it would be better to refrain from using it, simply because it has a strong tendency to go down a person’s throat while he is unaware.
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If a person misses some Ramadhan fasts for a legitimate reason, does he or she have to make them up before the next fast or is there no time limit? If one capable of performing the fasts missed during the year neglects it until the next Ramadhan, he or she should fast during the current Ramadhan and then perform the missed fasts of the past year. In addition to this, he should also give an atonement of feeding a needy person for each day in the opinion of all the schools except the Hanafi madhab which requires the person to perform only the missed fasts without any atonement.
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If a person is unsure how many fasts he has broken or missed, how does he calculate how many that he has to make up? A person who is unsure of the number of Ramadhan fasts missed is obligated to fast whatever number it takes to be certain that he or she has made up all the missed fasts. He or she can overestimate if need be. However, the person should also take care not exaggerate the estimate or allow unfounded doubts to cause him or her to increase the number of days unreasonably.
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Do dental procedures such as cleaning, filling and removing teeth or anaesthetic injections invalidate fasting? The things mentioned in the question do not have any effect on the validity of the fast, rather they are forgiven, but one should be careful to avoid swallowing any medicine or blood. Similarly the injection mentioned does not have any effect on the validity of the fast, because it is not like food or drink, and the basic principle is that the fast remains valid.
From the scholars at islamonline.com and islamqa.info
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Interpal is pleased to partner with Islam Channel to reach as many people as possible within the Muslim community to support raising both awareness and life saving funds for vulnerable Palestinians. Interpal is a leading British charity working to support Palestinians in need across the occupied territories, Lebanon, Jordan and Syria. This year marks our 20th anniversary and we are grateful to Islam Channel and its viewers for their vital support of our relief and development aid. We hope this generosity grows during this blessed month and we can work together to ease the burdens of our brothers and sisters from the Holy Land.
READ Foundation is pleased to be once again working with Islam Channel as one of its charity partners. In the past this partnership has proved to be very successful and has helped in getting our message about the importance of education out to many more people, Alhamdulillah. In Pakistan, more than 12 million children are not in school - but thanks to READ, this is all now starting to change. We run 340 schools, educate 80,000 children, employ 4,000 teachers and look after 8,000 orphans. We look forward to the continuous support of Islam Channel viewers during this Ramadhan and pray that you all have a blessed and prosperous Ramadhan Insha-Allah. 48
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We are delighted to continue working in partnership with Islam Channel for another year. Viewers have played a big part in helping us support many more orphans and widows across the world, with the figure continuing to grow through our presence on Islam Channel and other mediums. Â We have sponsored over 6,000 orphans across a range of countries in Africa, Asia and the Middle East and construction of the Orphans Village in New Delhi is near completion - we hope to welcome in the first group of orphans before Ramadhan. Our Widow and Orphans Food distribution programme has enabled us to provide staple food items and sanitary products for thousands of widows and their families. Our success has only been possible through your prayers and support of Orphans in Need. Ramadhan Brochure 2014 | Islam Channel
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On the auspicious occasion of the Holy month of Ramadhan, on behalf of Muslim Aid I convey to you most heartfelt and sincere wishes. This Ramadhan, we urge our supporters to “Give Freedom” to the millions bound by poverty, affected by disease, hunger, conflict and disasters. By donating to one or more of our 5 projects ranging from emergency aid to long-term development, donors can support the poorest communities with a freedom of choice. So, in this month of charity and giving, let’s share our blessings globally. We pray to the Almighty (SWT) to accept our fast, prayers and bring unity to the Ummah. We wish you and your loved ones a blessed and peaceful Ramadhan.
UK Islamic Mission would like to thank Islam Channel and its dedicated viewers for their support over the years. We continue to strive towards our common goals of serving humanity, spreading Dawah, Relief, Education and Welfare. Donations received have gone to our Orphan sponsorship, Hafiz Qur’an sponsorship, School and Water sanitation and Relief programmes. A special thanks to the tremendous support towards our Syrian Appeal, we have helped many Syrian families and children suffering from the ongoing crisis. We look forward to the continued support of Islam Channel and its viewers as we help suffering communities around the world Insha-Allah.
Having completed our first decade of service, Alhamdulillah, Islamic Help embarked on a new era in 2014. We face ongoing challenges – the needs of Syrian refugees, poverty-stricken communities, water scarcity, orphans around the world – allied to which are problems from fresh conflicts and disasters like the Central African Republic and the Philippines. We thank Allah (SWT) for allowing us to have progressed so far and with the du’aas and support of Islam Channel's viewers will continue to fulfil, as best we can and wherever we can, our mission of Reaching People in Need.
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Muslim Charity is proud to be a partner of Islam Channel; the UK’s leading Muslim television station. We are also hugely grateful to the wonderful viewers of Islam Channel who over the years have supported Muslim Charity in alleviating poverty and its root causes around the world. In previous years, the viewers of Islam Channel have supported many of our projects, most notably the construction of water boreholes in Africa, medical facilities in Asia and our education/ orphan programmes in the Middle East. This Ramadhan, we are pleased to continue the cycle of alleviating poverty by bringing two new campaigns to Islam Channel viewers: “Honouring Our Mothers” which is aimed at reducing maternal and infant mortality rates and “Supporting Our Sisters“ which aims to provide education opportunities to girls and livelihood opportunities to female-headed households.
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Calculate your Zakaah What is Zakaah? Zakaah is one of the five pillars of Islam and a compulsory act of worship that requires Muslims who own wealth at or over a certain threshold (called the Nisab*) to donate a portion of their qualifying wealth, typically 2.5%, to eligible recipients. It is a right the poor have over the rich. Zakaah benefits the giver as well as the receiver.
Who pays Zakaah? In order to pay Zakaah, a Muslim must be adult, sane and possess the Nisab; a minimum amount of wealth for an entire year. If your net assets equal or exceed the Nisab then Zakaah is due at 2.5% of your total net assets.
Who receives Zakaah? The Holy Qur’an (Chapter 9, Verse 60) tells us who may benefit from Zakaah: • • • •
The poor The destitute Administrators of Zakaah New Muslims facing hardship
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Muslims who are unable to pay their debt Travellers who do not have enough money to return home People working in the path of Allah (SWT)
What type of wealth does Zakaah include? Assets to include in your Zakaah calculation are cash (on hand and in bank accounts), shares, pensions, gold, silver, business goods, crops and cattle. You do not need to count personal items such as your home, furniture, cars, food, clothing, which are not used for business purposes.
When should I pay Zakaah? Zakaah becomes payable as soon as the Nisab (minimum amount of wealth) has been held for one lunar year.
Can I pay my Zakaah in advance? Zakaah can be spread throughout the year, for example by setting up a monthly direct debit. However, the total amount payable must be paid by the due date.
I have liabilities, should I include them? Certain liabilities can be deducted from your Zakatable assets before calculating how much Zakaah you owe. These include outstanding or overdue living expenses such as a rent payment or utility bill, as well as debts.
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* What is ‘Nisab’? To be liable for Zakaah, one’s wealth must amount to more than a threshold figure, termed the “Nisab”. The Nisab was set by the Prophet Muhammad and is calculated at a rate equivalent to 87.48 grams of Gold and 612.36 grams of Silver.
1
Assets you own
Value of Gold you possess
£
Value of Silver you possess
£
Cash in Bank Account(s)
£
Cash in hand
£
Current value of shares
£
Value of goods in stock for sale
£
Amount given out in Loans
£
Other income
£ Total Assets
2
£
Liabilities (not Zakatable)
Amount owed in debt
£
Expenses
£ Total Liabilities
3
£
Deduct Total Liabilities from Total Assets
Total Assets
£
Total Liabilities
-£ Total after Deduction
£
If the amount is more than the Nisab* then multiply by 0.025%
Your Zakaah
£
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