Muhammad

Marriage is indeed a sacred bond that brings together a man and a woman by virtue of the teachings of the Qur'an and the Sunnah. Indeed, Allah Almighty describes this relationship is as though one is a garment to the other; “...They are raiment for you and ye are raiment for them...” (Al-Baqarah: 187), thus illustrating the closeness, affection, warmth and love of one for the other.

But what should be done in cases of irreparable breakdown of relationships or in other cases love disappears and life brings about challenges that are too hard for some marriages to resist.

Abu Saeed Khudri RA narrates that Rasulullah SAW said : "The Doors of the Heavens are opened up on the first night of Ramadhan. Not a single door (among the doors of Heaven) is then closed until the last night of Ramadhan."

Before proceeding with the masa'il (rules) related to Ramadhan, it is best to narrate some of the fadha'il (excellences and virtues) of Ramadhan. Knowledge of the virtues will develop the understanding of the value and importance of this most blessed month, creating enthusiasm and eagerness, which in turn will result, Insha-Allah, in proper fulfillment of the laws, etiquette and demands of Ramadhan. This book will guide us to know and learn about fasting in Ramadan.

Dari Abdurrahman bin Auf radhiallahu 'anhu bahwasanya Rasulullah shallallahu 'alaihi wasallam menyebut bulan Ramadhan seraya bersabda: "Sungguh, Ramadhan adalah bulan yang diwajibkan Allah puasanya dan kusunatkan shalat malamnya. Maka barangsiapa menjalankan puasa dan shalat malam pada bulan itu karena iman dan mengharap pahala, niscaya bebas dari dosa-dosa seperti saat ketika dilahirkan ibunya." (HR. An-Nasa'i).

Bulan ramadhan sudah didepan kita. Bekal apa sajakah yang telah kita miliki untuk menyambut bulan suci dan dirahmati oleh Allah SWT itu? Ebook ini akan memberitahukan kita banyak hal tentang ramadhan dan pengetahuan-pengetahuan didalamnya dapat menjadi bekal bagi umat Islam untuk menjalani ibadah puasa ramadhan.

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Complete Guide (Fasting) for Muslim in Ramadan

Shaban is one of the meritorious months for which we find some particular instructions in the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (Pbuh). It is reported in authentic hadiths that Prophet Muhammad (Pbuh) used to fast most of the month in Sha’ban. These fasts were not obligatory on him, but Sha’ban is the month immediately preceding the month of Ramadan. Therefore, some preparatory measures are suggested by the Prophet (Pbuh).

The neighbor holds a special status in Islam. Islam encourages Muslims to treat their neighbors in a gentle way that reflects the true and genuine spirit of Islam as exemplified in its tolerant aspect especially with people of other faiths. It makes no difference whether the neighbors are Muslim or non-Muslim. Further, a Muslim must be good to his neighbors, no matter their religion.

Narrated Abdullah ibn Amr: Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) said, "The best companion in Allah's estimation is the one who is best to his companion, and the best neighbour in Allah's estimation is the one who is best to his neighbour." Tirmidhi and Darimi transmitted it.

Below are ten tips on how to approach your non-Muslim neighbors in a kind way that exemplifies Islamic manners:

Question:

As Muslims, what opinion should we hold of the Holocaust? Some religious people I know said that it was a good thing. Surely, Islam does not teach the mass murder of millions of people as a good thing?

Answer:
As Muslims we are not allowed in Islam to condone holocaust, genocide, or murder of any people, regardless of their religious, ethnic or racial affiliations. Allah says, "For that cause We decreed for the Children of Israel that whosoever killeth a human being for other than man slaughter or corruption in the earth, it shall be as if be had killed all mankind, and whoso saveth the life of one, it shall be as if he had: saved the life of all mankind." (Al-Maidah: verse 32). The fact that they are Jews does not make any difference.

Since it is obligatory on every Muslim male and female to acquire knowledge, the woman has got as much right as the man has got for acquiring knowledge and education. Hence the injunctions of the Qur’an and Sunnah are equally applicable to men and women.

1. The importance which the Qur’an gives to education and learning can be judged from this fact that the first few verses of the Qur’an which were revealed on Prophet Muhammad (Allah's peace be upon him) instructed him to read.