The Essentials Elements of Fasting or Roza

Definition of Siyam (Fasting):

Siyam in Arabic means "to abstain from something". For example, Allah says about Mariam (Mary) in the Qur'an that she said [meaning]: "Verily!, I have vowed a fast to the Most Beneficent (Allah) so I shall not speak to any human this day "[Maryam 19:26]. In religion (Islam) Siyam means "abstaining from food, drink, and sexual intercourse from dawn until sunset with the sincere intention of doing so (for the sake of Allah). Therefore the pillars of fasting are :

1-The Intention (Niyya):

To sincerely fast for the sake of Allah. The intension need not be uttered. It is in reality an act of the heart which does not involve the tongue. It is a bid`ah [innovation] to do so. The fact that one knows he is fasting the next day is "intention". The fact of taking Suhoor is "intention. About sincerity in acts of worship Allah said in the Qur'an [in the meaning of]: "And they were ordained nothing else than to worship Allah, keeping religion pure for Him" [al-Bayyinah,

Also the Messenger of Allah (S) said : Actions are judged according to the intention behind them, and for everyone is what he intended" [Bukhari and Muslim]

The intention must be made before fajr and during every night of Ramadan and is valid if made in any part of the night.

Hafsah reported that the Prophet (S) said: "Whoever does not determine to fast before fajr will have no fast" (that is it won't be accepted) [an-Nasa'i, at-Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud, and others, Sahih].

2-Abstaining from the acts that break the fast:

Allah says in the Qur'an [in the meaning of]: "Eat and drink until the white thread becomes distinct to you from the black thread of the dawn. Then strictly observe the fast until nightfall." [al-Baqara, 2:187]

Why do we fast in Ramazan?

It is from the nature of humans to ask and to wonder why they do things. Muslims do things to please Allah, and they can please Allah only by obeying Him and practicing His religion. Thus, in answer to the question some ignorants may ask "Why do we fast ?" we respond that it is a commandment and a clear order from Allah upon us and we have no other choice by to obey Allah and Please Him out of Love and Fear at the same time.
Allah says in the meaning of : "O you who believe, fasting has been prescribed for you as it has been prescribed for people before you so that you will (learn how to) attain Taqwa" (Qur'an, al-Baqarah, 2:183)
Ibn 'Umar reports that Allah's Messenger said: Islam is based on (the following) five (principles):

1. To testify that none has the right to be worshiped but Allah and Muhammad is Allah's Messenger.
2. To offer the (compulsory congregational) prayers dutifully and perfectly.
3. To pay Zakat (i.e. obligatory charity) .
4. To perform Hajj. (i.e. Pilgrimage to Mecca)
5. To observe fast during the month of Ramadan. [Bukhari]

Quran: A Teacher to Modern Scientists

Ours is an era of space probes, computer chips, laser surgeries and cloning. If we were to label any book as a revelation from God, we couldn't help but to scrutinize this Scripture using modern scientific knowledge. It could not be that a revelation, proclaiming itself from God, could constitute aspects contradicting established scientific facts. How could we assume otherwise, when God is the one who created the universe and the laws operating within it.

The Quran was revealed 1400 years ago to the last Prophet of God, Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) as a guidance for all humanity. The entire Quran has been committed to memory by millions of Muslims around the world and has been preserved by God from any interpolations, for continuing guidance. Although the Quran is a religious book with a total of about 6600 plus verses dealing with many aspects of a person's life, about 1000 of those verses are of scientific nature, none contradicting established scientific facts.

Dr. T.V.N. Persaud [1], professor of Anatomy, says: "You have an illiterate person (Prophet Muhammad) making profound statements that are amazingly accurate, of a scientific nature...I personally can't see how this could be mere chance, there are too many accuracies and like Dr. Moore, I have no difficulty in my mind reconciling that this is a divine inspiration or revelation which lead him to these statements".

Besides providing guidelines in personal, social, moral and spiritual spheres of humanity, the Quran touches upon diverse scientific topics like astronomy, geology, embryology, genetics, biology, archeology etc. Some of these are mentioned below to prove the Quran's Divine origin.

The Big Bang !

Currently, the Big Bang model of the origin of the universe is the cosmological paradigm most widely accepted by astronomers. It holds that about 15 billion years ago the universe began with the explosive expansion of a single, extremely dense matter, the primordial mass. Only after the development of radio telescopes in 1937 that, the necessary observational precision was achieved in order for astronomers to arrive at the above conclusion. What does the Quran say about our universe's origin?

"Do not the unbelievers see that the Heavens and the earth were joined together, then We split them apart." (21:30)

Expanding Universe

The Amazing Qur'an

Calling the Qur'an amazing is not something done only by Muslims, who have an appreciation for the book and who are pleased with it; it has been labeled amazing by non-Muslims as well. In fact, even people who hate Islam very much have still called it amazing.

One thing which surprises non_muslims who are examining the book very closely is that the Qur'an does not appear to them to be what they expected. What they assume is that they have an old book which came fourteen centuries ago from the Arabian desert; and they expect that the book should look something like that - an old book from the desert. And then they find out that it does not resemble what they expected at all. Additionally, one of the first things that some people assume is that because it is an old book which comes from the desert, it should talk about the desert. Well the Qur'an does talk about the desert - some of its imagery describes the desert; but it also talks about the sea - what it's like to be in a storm on the sea.

Some years ago, the story came to us in Toronto about a man who was in the merchant marine and made his living on the sea. A Muslim gave him a translation of the Qur'an to read. The merchant marine knew nothing about the history of Islam but was interested in reading the Qur'an. When he finished reading it, he brought it back to the Muslim and asked, "This Muhammed, was he a sailor?" He was impressed at how accurately the Qur'an describes a storm on a sea. 

When he was told, "No as a matter of fact, Muhammed lived in the desert," that was enough for him. He embraced Islam on the spot. He was so impressed with the Qur'an's description because he had been in a storm on the sea, and he knew that whoever had written that description had also been in a storm on the sea. The description of "a wave, over it a wave, over it clouds" was not what someone imagining a storm on a sea to be like would have written; rather, it was written by someone who knew what a storm on the sea was like. This is one example of how the Qur'an is not tied to a certain place and time. Certainly, the scientific ideas expressed in it also do not seem to originate from the desert fourteen centuries ago.

Many centuries before the onset of Muhammed's Prophethood, there was a well-known theory of atomism advanced by the Greek philosopher, Democritus. He and the people who came after him assumed that matter consists of tiny, indestructible, indivisible particles called atoms. The Arabs too, used to deal in the same concept; in fact, the Arabic word dharrah commonly referred to the smallest particle known to man. Now, modern science has discovered that this smallest unit of matter (i.e., the atom, which has all of the same properties as its element) can be split into its component parts. This is a new idea, a development of the last century; yet, interestingly enough, this information had already been documented in the Qur'an which states:

" He [i.e., Allah] is aware of an atom's weight in the heavens and on the earth and even anything smaller than that..."

Undoubtedly, fourteen centuries ago that statement would have looked unusual, even to an Arab. For him, the dharrah was the smallest thing there was. Indeed, this is proof, that the Qur'an is not outdated.

THE QUR'AN AND THE SUNNAH

Sources of His Attributes:

All that we have mentioned about Allah's attributes, whether briefly or in detail and affirmatively or negatively, is based on the book of our Lord (the Qur'an) and the traditions of our Prophet. It also agrees with the practice of the previous generations of Muslims and the rightly guided scholars who came after them.

We believe it is obligatory to take the texts of the Qur'an and the prophetic traditions conceding Allah's attributes at their face value and to interpret them in a way that is suitable to Almighty Allah. We reject the practice of those who twist the meanings of these texts and understand them in a way that was not intended by Allah and His messenger.

We also reject the practice of those who make them devoid of their meanings as conveyed by Allah and His Messenger. Finally, we reject the approach of those who exaggerate, who gave them a physical interpretation that makes Allah similar to some of His creatures.

Free from Contradictions:

We know for sure that what is revealed in Allah's book and in the traditions of His Messenger is the truth. It does not contain any contradiction: "Do they not ponder over the Qur'an? If it had been from other than Allah, surely they would have found in it a lot of differences" (4: 82).

Contradictions in statements falsify them. It is impossible for there to be a contradiction in any statement revealed by Allah and said by His Messenger, peace be upon him. Whoever claims that there are contradictions in the Qur'an, the prophetic traditions, or between the two must have wicked intentions and a misguided heart. He should repent and quit his sin. If someone imagines that there are some contradictions in the Qur'an, the sayings of the Prophet, or between these two, this must be a result of his little knowledge, inadequate understanding, or lack of deep thinking. Therefore, he should seek knowledge and do his best to reflect upon matters until the truth is clear to him. If, after all of these efforts, the truth is not clear to him, he should leave the whole matter to the One who knows it and should quit his imagination. He should say, as do those who are firmly rooted in knowledge: "We believe in it, all is from our Lord" (3:7). He must know that there are neither contradictions nor differences in the Qur'an, the Sunnah, or between the two.

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How the Glorious Qur'aan Was Preserved

IN THE DAYS OF THE NOBLE PROPHET (sallallahu alayhi wasallam)

Since the Noble Qur'aan was not revealed all at once, on the contrary, different verses of it were being revealed as and when appropriate, therefore, it was not possible from the very beginning to write and preserve it in a book form. So, during the initial stage of Islaam, major emphasis was laid on memory as a means of preserving the Noble Qur'aan.

When wahee (revelation) used to come in the very beginning, the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) would tend to repeat its words instantly so that they would be memorized well enough. Thereupon, Allah Almighty directed him through the verses of Soorah Qiyaamah that he need not repeat words in a hurry immediately as revelation came. Allah Almighty would himself endow him with a memory that he will be unable to forget the words of the wahee once its descent has been completed. So it was that the moment the Qur'aanic verses would come to him, they would be committed to his memory the next moment. Thus, the blessed chest of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam), was the most protected vault of the Noble Qur'aan, in which there was no chance of even some common mistake, editing or alteration.

Moreover, as a matter of additional precaution, he used to recite the Qur'aan before angel Jibra'eel alayhis salaam every year during the month of Ramadhaan; and the year he left this mortal world he completed a cumulative review of Qur'aanic recitation twice with Jibra'eel alayhis salaam.

Does Quran Allow Forcing Someone to Embrace Islam?

Humans have been given freedom of choice and the intellect to observe and exploit the forces of nature and derive benefits from them unlike animals and other phenomena of nature which are forced to follow the nature God has made for them. The reason of blessing humans with power to think and observe is to let them decide what is right and what is wrong.

If man accepts the laws of God, then it is for his own benefit and if he goes against them then the consequences will again be upon his own self. It is clearly stated that the person delivering the message of God is not a custodian over the people, as the Qur’an says:

“Surely we have revealed to you the Book with the truth for all mankind; so whoever follows the right way, it is for his own soul and whoever errs, he errs only to its detriment; and you are not a custodian over them.” [Quran 39:41]

Above verse shows that the messenger of God cannot force people to accept the laws of Allah. He is not allowed by Allah to force people into accepting his message, and the message has to be accepted by one’s own free will and own initiative, as the following verse points out:

“And if your Sustainer had pleased, surely all those who are in the earth would have believed, all of them; will you then force men till they become believers?” [Quran 10:99]

The question of forcing someone to believe does not arise at all, because the Qur’an identifies ‘Iman’ i.e. belief as something not just professed by the lips, but something which has entered one’s heart deeply, and that is possible only if a person analyses the message through his reason and accepts it willingly.

Being a Muslim our duty is to propagate the message of the Qur’an to the best of our ability and in propagating that message there is to be no use of force.

CNN Reports an Event Against Quran

CNN Reports that a Church in Gainesville, Florida is holding an event against ISLAM as they plan to quench n revenge Muslims for the horrific act of 9/11/2001. It’s been nine years and the upcoming anniversary would be the date to hold this event. Believing that what is the cause of such an act is that they are imposing ISLAM to be a religion of Devil and as a result their wrongful acts would be Burning Muslims Holy Book, Quran.

NON-BELIEVERS AGAINST BELIEVERS:

Despite many efforts from various groups the poster is with the believe that ISLAM is the cause of sending many to Hell and this is a way to teach lesson to the believers. Well, to my understanding and his limited thinking ISLAM is way beyond the point which one could believe and this is where I insist on clear understanding and believe to be possessed without any prejudices.

LACK OF KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF:

People around the world Muslims or Non-Muslims are protesting against such an act which will definitely give rise to tensions in the region and this is where we as believers require to be united and act bravely, not any battles to be fought but the belief within us and the practice of one’s religion teachings of the Islamic preaching would be the basis and fundamental cause of such an issue.

FACEBOOK PROMOTING THE EVENT:

I would like to urge the masses involved that instead of promoting hatred and acts which not only will end up in unreasonable terms when it comes to religion we all know how sensitive one can be whether a believer or not. And to all my Muslims brothers and sisters I urge that there has not been events held on a known social networking website, Facebook and this is where you are to take some productive steps.

TIME TO VOTE AGAINST SUCH AN ACT:

This humiliation & disgraceful events are often held on Facebook and instead of helping us win the voting and removing such a competition it is often Muslims that are surprisingly blocking or de-activating their account for good whereas they should be raising their concerns for such a shame and disgraceful act by non-believers.

ALLAH (SWT) SAYS IN QURAN:

“Their intention is to extinguish Allah’s Light (by blowing) with their mouths: But Allah will complete (the revelation of) His Light, even though the Unbelievers may detest (it).” (Chapter 61, Verse #8)

About Zakat

One of the most important principles of Islam is that all things belong to God, and that wealth is therefore held by human beings in trust.

The word Zakat means both 'purification' and 'growth'. Our possessions are purified by setting aside a proportion for those in need, and, like the pruning of plants, this cutting back balances and encourages new growth.

Zakat is the amount of money that every adult, mentally stable, free, and financially able Muslim, male and female, has to pay to support specific categories people.

This category of people is defined in surah at-Taubah (9) verse 60: "The alms are only for the poor and the needy, and those who collect them, and those whose hearts are to be reconciled, and to free the captives and the debtors, and for the cause of Allah, and (for) the wayfarers; a duty imposed by Allah. Allah is knower, Wise." (The Holy Qur'an 9:60).

Zakat

Zakat is one of the five pillars of Islam. It has been mentioned, along with daily Prayers (Salaat / Namaz), over seventy times in the Quran. Allah's word commanding ".....and establish regular Salaat and give regular Zakat....." are referred to in many parts of the Quran. From this we can conclude that after Salaat, Zakat is the most important act in Islam.

Just as Salaat is the most important act of worship which has to be performed bodily, so is Zakat the main act of worship which has to be performed monetarily. Those who fulfill this duty have been promised abundant reward in this world and hereafter. Whoever evades Zakat has been sternly warned in the Qur'an and Hadith of the consequences.

10 gems for a good life as per Quraan

1. Wake up in the last third of the night to beg forgiveness from Allah.

“...and those who pray and beg Allah’s Pardon in the last hours of the night.” (Qur’an, 3:17)

2. At least once in a while, seclude yourself from people in order to contemplate.

“Those who remember Allah standing, sitting, and lying down on their sides, and think deeply about the creation of the heavens and the earth...” (Qur’an, 3:191)

Holy Quran - Fountainhead of all sciences

Assalamualaikum Wa rahmatullahi Wa barakaatuhu

Allah Ta'ala has granted us the Holy Quran through the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam). The Holy Quran is the fountainhead of all guidance and a comprehensive book of all sciences, in which all that will happen until the Qiyamah, all the information about the beginnings and the end of the world and the solution for all problems of every aspect of life is present. As Allah Ta'ala says in (Surah Anaam-38).

Allah Ta'ala has mentioned the comprehensiveness and boundlessness of the sciences in the Holy Quran in Surah Younus-37.

Qur'anic method of converting foe into friend

Aauzo Billaahi Minash Shaitaan Nir Rajim

Bismillaah Hir Rehman Nir Rahim 

 Allah - Beginning With The Name Of - The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful.

Allahumma Salli Alaa Sayideena Muhammad Wa Alaa Aalihi Wa Sahbihi Wa Sallim.

Qur'anic method of converting foe into friend

Dear Islamic Brothers! Remember! Filth cannot be cleaned with filth; it must be washed with water. Therefore, if anyone mistreats you, you must make efforts to treat him kindly. In'shaa-Allah , when you see the positive outcome of your kind behaviour, you will feel peace in your heart. Those who forgive wrongdoers instead of taking revenge and confront evil with good are very lucky. Encouraging this ‘facing evil with good' behaviour, the 34th verse of Sura HaMeem AlSajdah says,

7 tips for improving your relationship with the Quran

Are you one of those people who rarely touches the Quran? Or do you read daily, but don't find it is having the impact on you that it should? Whatever the case may be, these are some simple tips that can help you connect with the Quran.

1. Before you touch it, check your heart

The key to really benefiting from the Quran is to check your heart first, before you even touch Allah's book. Ask yourself, honestly, why you are reading it. Is it to just get some information and to let it drift away from you later? Remember that the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) was described by his wife as a "walking Quran": in other words, he didn't just read and recite the Quran, he lived it.

Ten Things - Must Learn From Quraan

The Most Selfish One-Letter Word

"I"

Avoid It

(Surah Al Kahf 18:34)

[Kahf 18:34] And he had fruit; he therefore said to his companion - and he used to debate with him - "I exceed you in wealth, and am more powerful in respect of men."

The Most Satisfying Two-Letter Word

"WE"

Use It

Surah Al An'am 6:71-72

[Ana`am 6:71] Say, “Shall we worship, other than Allah, that which neither benefits us nor harms us, and (therefore) be turned back after Allah has guided us, like one whom the devils have led astray in the earth - bewildered?; his companions call him to the path (saying), ‘Come here’”; say, “Indeed only the guidance of Allah is (the true) guidance; and we are commanded to submit to the Lord Of The Creation.”

What is Al-Quran

The Qur'an ("Qor-Ann") is a Message from Allah (swt) to humanity. It was transmitted to us in a chain starting from the Almighty Himself (swt) to the angel Gabriel to the Prophet Muhammad (saw). This message was given to the Prophet (saw) in pieces over a period spanning approximately 23 years (610 CE to 632 CE). The Prophet (saw) was 40 years old when the Qur'an began to be revealed to him, and he was 63 when the revelation was completed. The language of the original message was Arabic, but it has been translated into many other languages.

Chapters of The Holy Quran

1. Al-Fatiha (THE OPENING)
2. Al-Baqara (THE COW)
3. Al-E-Imran (THE FAMILY OF 'IMRAN, THE HOUSE OF 'IMRAN)
4. An-Nisa (WOMEN)
5. Al-Maeda (THE TABLE, THE TABLE SPREAD)
6. Al-Anaam (CATTLE, LIVESTOCK)
7. Al-Araf (THE HEIGHTS)
8. Al-Anfal (SPOILS OF WAR, BOOTY)
9. Al-Tawba (REPENTANCE, DISPENSATION)
10. Yunus (JONAH)
11. Hud (HUD)
12. Yusuf (JOSEPH)
13. Al-Rad (THE THUNDER)
14. Ibrahim (ABRAHAM)
15. Al-Hijr (AL-HIJR, STONELAND, ROCK CITY)
16. An-Nahl (THE BEE)
17. Al-Isra (ISRA', THE NIGHT JOURNEY, CHILDREN OF ISRAEL)
18. Al-Kahf (THE CAVE)
19. Maryam (MARY)
20. Ta-Ha (TA-HA)
21. Al-Anbiya (THE PROPHETS)
22. Al-Hajj (THE PILGRIMAGE)
23. Al-Mumenoon (THE BELIEVERS)
24. Al-Noor (THE LIGHT)
25. Al-Furqan (THE CRITERION, THE STANDARD)
26. Al-Shuara (THE POETS)
27. Al-Naml (THE ANT, THE ANTS)
28. Al-Qasas (THE STORY, STORIES)
29. Al-Ankaboot (THE SPIDER)
30. Al-Room (THE ROMANS, THE BYZANTINES)
31. Luqman (LUQMAN)
32. As-Sajda (THE PROSTRATION,WORSHIP, ADORATION)
33. Al-Ahzab (THE CLANS, THE COALITION,THE COMBINED FORCES)
34. Saba (SABA, SHEBA)
35. Fatir (THE ANGELS, ORIGNATOR)
36. Ya-Seen (YA-SEEN)
37. As-Saaffat (THOSE WHO SET THE RANKS,DRAWN UP IN RANKS)
38. Sad (THE LETTER SAD)
39. Az-Zumar (THE TROOPS, THRONGS)
40. Ghafir (THE FORGIVER (GOD))
41. Fussilat (EXPLAINED IN DETAIL)
42. Ash-Shura (COUNCIL, CONSULTATION)
43. Az-Zukhruf (ORNAMENTS OF GOLD, LUXURY)
44. Ad-Dukhan (SMOKE)
45. Al-Jathiya (CROUCHING)
46. Al-Ahqaf (THE WIND-CURVED SANDHILLS, THE DUNES)
47. Muhammad (MUHAMMAD)
48. Al-Fath (VICTORY, CONQUEST)
49. Al-Hujraat (THE PRIVATE APARTMENTS, THE INNER APARTMENTS)
50. Qaf (THE LETTER QAF)
51. Adh-Dhariyat (THE WINNOWING WINDS)
52. At-Tur (THE MOUNT)
53. An-Najm (THE STAR)
54. Al-Qamar (THE MOON)
55. Ar-Rahman (THE BENEFICENT, THE MERCY GIVING)
56. Al-Waqia (THE EVENT, THE INEVITABLE)
57. Al-Hadid (THE IRON)
58. Al-Mujadila (SHE THAT DISPUTETH, THE PLEADING WOMAN)
59. Al-Hashr (EXILE, BANISHMENT)
60. Al-Mumtahina (SHE THAT IS TO BE EXAMINED, EXAMINING HER)
61. As-Saff (THE RANKS, BATTLE ARRAY)
62. Al-Jumua (THE CONGREGATION, FRIDAY)
63. Al-Munafiqoon (THE HYPOCRITES)
64. At-Taghabun (MUTUAL DISILLUSION, HAGGLING)
65. At-Talaq (DIVORCE)
66. At-Tahrim (BANNING, PROHIBITION)
67. Al-Mulk (THE SOVEREIGNTY, CONTROL)
68. Al-Qalam (THE PEN)
69. Al-Haaqqa (THE REALITY)
70. Al-Maarij (THE ASCENDING STAIRWAYS)
71. Nooh (NOOH)
72. Al-Jinn (THE JINN)
73. Al-Muzzammil (THE ENSHROUDED ONE, BUNDLED UP)
74. Al-Muddaththir (THE CLOAKED ONE, THE MAN WEARING A CLOAK)
75. Al-Qiyama (THE RISING OF THE DEAD, RESURRECTION)
76. Al-Insan (MAN)
77. Al-Mursalat (THE EMISSARIES, WINDS SENT FORTH)
78. An-Naba (THE TIDINGS, THE ANNOUNCEMENT)
79. An-Naziat (THOSE WHO DRAG FORTH, SOUL-SNATCHERS)
80. Abasa (HE FROWNED)
81. At-Takwir (THE OVERTHROWING)
82. Al-Infitar (THE CLEAVING, BURSTING APART)
83. Al-Mutaffifin (DEFRAUDING, THE CHEATS, CHEATING)
84. Al-Inshiqaq (THE SUNDERING, SPLITTING OPEN)
85. Al-Burooj (THE MANSIONS OF THE STARS, CONSTELLATIONS)
86. At-Tariq (THE MORNING STAR, THE NIGHTCOMER)
87. Al-Ala (THE MOST HIGH, GLORY TO YOUR LORD IN THE HIGHEST)
88. Al-Ghashiya (THE OVERWHELMING, THE PALL)
89. Al-Fajr (THE DAWN, DAYBREAK)
90. Al-Balad (THE CITY, THIS COUNTRYSIDE)
91. Ash-Shams (THE SUN)
92. Al-Lail (THE NIGHT)
93. Ad-Dhuha (THE MORNING HOURS, MORNING BRIGHT)
94. Ash-Sharh (SOLACE, CONSOLATION, RELIEF)
95. At-Tin (THE FIG, THE FIGTREE)
96. Al-Alaq (THE CLOT, READ)
97. Al-Qadr (POWER, FATE)
98. Al-Bayyina (THE CLEAR PROOF, EVIDENCE)
99. Al-Zalzala (THE EARTHQUAKE)
100. Al-Adiyat (THE COURSER, THE CHARGERS)
101. Al-Qaria (THE CALAMITY, THE STUNNING BLOW, THE DISASTER)
102. At-Takathur (RIVALRY IN WORLD INCREASE, COMPETITION)
103. Al-Asr (THE DECLINING DAY, EVENTIDE, THE EPOCH)
104. Al-Humaza (THE TRADUCER, THE GOSSIPMONGER)
105. Al-Fil (THE ELEPHANT)
106. Quraish (WINTER, QURAYSH)
107. Al-Maun (SMALL KINDNESSES, ALMSGIVING, HAVE YOU SEEN)
108. Al-Kauther (ABUNDANCE, PLENTY)
109. Al-Kafiroon (THE DISBELIEVERS, ATHEISTS)
110. An-Nasr (SUCCOUR, DIVINE SUPPORT)
111. Al-Masadd (PALM FIBRE, THE FLAME)
112. Al-Ikhlas (SINCERITY)
113. Al-Falaq (THE DAYBREAK, DAWN)
114. An-Nas (MANKIND)

The Holy Book " Qur'an" is a Miracle!

Aa'oozobillahi Minash Shaitaanir Rajeem

Bismillahir Rehmanir Raheem

Sallallaho Ala Mohammadiyun Wa Aaalihi Wasallam

The Holy Book ," Qur'an is a Miracle. What is so miraculous about this holy book?

Previous prophets performed miracles to prove that their message was not their own but Almighty's message. In the case of the Qur'an, the message itself is the miracle.

The Qur'an was revealed piece by piece over a period of twenty-three years. During this time,Almighty challenged humankind four times to produce a book like the Qur'an, and they couldn't do it. When Huzoor Sallallaho Alaihay Wasallam and his followers were being persecuted in Makkah, Allah showed the persecutors a simple way by which they can wipe out the message of the Qur'an.

About Zakat

One of the most important principles of Islam is that all things belong to God, and that wealth is therefore held by human beings in trust.

The word Zakat means both 'purification' and 'growth'. Our possessions are purified by setting aside a proportion for those in need, and, like the pruning of plants, this cutting back balances and encourages new growth.

Zakat is the amount of money that every adult, mentally stable, free, and financially able Muslim, male and female, has to pay to support specific categories people.

This category of people is defined in surah at-Taubah (9) verse 60: "The alms are only for the poor and the needy, and those who collect them, and those whose hearts are to be reconciled, and to free the captives and the debtors, and for the cause of Allah, and (for) the wayfarers; a duty imposed by Allah. Allah is knower, Wise." (The Holy Qur'an 9:60).