By Muzammil H Siddiqi
“If we worship, but others are not safe and secure from our words and our actions, then we have not learned anything from our worship. If we pray and do injustice to others, if we pray and ignore the cries of the poor and those in pain, if we pray and do not care for those who are suffering in our neighborhood and around the world, then our prayers have not done us any good…”
By Saddaf Farouqui
“…periodic social isolation from society in order to become closer to Allah, especially during youth, is not a totally unheard of phenomenon in Islam. At certain times, such as the last third of Ramadan, it has actually been encouraged by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).”
By Khalil Moya
“Allah says that none of you shall attain Birr (righteousness) until you spend freely on others from what you love…”
by Arshad Gamiet
“We should constantly beware of the satanic forces that lurk in the darkest corners of the human heart. Whenever a man degrades his fellow man, he also dehumanises himself…”
by Arshad Gamiet
“That same light that filled the Cave during Laylatul Qadr, that filled the heart of our dear Prophet Muhammad [sws], has shone brightly down the ages, to fill our lives also. Year after year, for over 1,400 years, almost a Millennium and a half, the light of Laylatul Qadr has brought hope and renewed faith, to a world that would otherwise be stumbling in total darkness and despair…”
By Khalil Moya
“Allah reminds us in the Noble Quran: “When My servants ask you concerning Me, I am indeed close to them. I listen to the prayer of every servant who calls on Me….”
By Dr Husni Hammuda
“Anyone who neglects to read, understand and live by the lessons of the Qur’an during Ramadan, has missed a lot. Earlier scriptures like the Torah and the Injeel were also revealed during or very close to Ramadan…”
By Dr Hossam Roushdi
“As Ramadan approaches, we have an opportunity to make a new beginning… by turning to Allah, we can have all our sins forgiven, and even have our bad deeds turned into good ones….”
