ramadan mubarak!!!
23-Sep-2006, 05:50 PM
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Re: ramadan mubarak!!!
Originally posted by blitz_ctr
this may get deleted for potential terriorism... but oh well
today it begins.. whos fasting?!? whats going on.. assumming there are some muslims on the board......(more then 10000 honda owners, theres gotta be lots of muslims around here!)
discuss....
this may get deleted for potential terriorism... but oh well
today it begins.. whos fasting?!? whats going on.. assumming there are some muslims on the board......(more then 10000 honda owners, theres gotta be lots of muslims around here!)
discuss....
why would it get deleted? dont whine...this isnt the US
23-Sep-2006, 08:09 PM
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Ramadhan Mubarak to you all as well. 
To those who don't know what Ramadan is, this will give you a brief understanding...
Driving by Central Parkway and Mavis Rd. in Mississauga last week, I was pleasantly surprised to see a huge billboard with the message "Ramadan Kareen." After 18 years in Canada, seeing a public sign welcoming the holiest month of my faith makes me feel warm, fuzzy and wanted.
Ramadan, one of the five pillars of Islam, is a very important part of every Muslim's life. My own participation its observance has changed over the years. While health reasons preclude my going without food, I am still inspired and enthused about the larger spiritual message of this holy month.
Tolerance of hunger, the most obvious part of fasting, serves as a blessing for a person's journey toward God as it facilitates enlightenment and knowledge as well as progress in attaining spiritual perfection. Silence and self-control create humility, increase will power and polish the heart and mind, creating an impeccable "servicing of the soul".
When I wake up before dawn to make food for my family, the splendour of the rising sun and the chirping of birds are a reminder of God's blessings. It's only at this time of the year that I can rise early without complaint.
Ramadan is a time of giving and mercy, a time to stop our mad whirl and look inward , to reinforce the good and get rid of evil in our hearts and minds. It gives us a huge opportunity to improve ourselves through self -reflection and soul searching.
Purity of thought and action are the hallmarks of this month and Muslims think twice before gossiping or making sarcastic remarks.
The Holy Prophet has said: "Engage yourself in self-struggle (Jihad-e-Nafs) through the means of hunger and thirst, whose reward is equivalent to the reward of those who participated in the armed struggle for Allah's sake."
Refraining from food, drink, smoking and sex from sunrise to sunset every day enhances the other senses so we become more acutely aware of our surroundings. Many believe it eliminates toxins from the body and improves one's hair and skin.
Ramadan is also the month in which the Qur'an was revealed by God to the Prophet Mohammad so reciting its verses is traditional at this time. I find that every time I open the Qur'an — I think of it as a "service manual" for the soul — I learn something new.
The final 10 days of Ramadan are especially devoted to enhancing spirituality and communal prayer. I remember my mother making pots of tea and sandwiches so we could all pray together on these special nights of forgiveness and remembrance.
Acts of charity are also central to the observance of Ramadan. Many people give the mandatory charity required of Muslims during this month so the needy can also break their fast with nutritious food. This purifies the heart from selfishness and greed, and helps us understand the plight of those who lack life's basic amenities. This charity is not limited to financial contributions alone, but also includes charity of the heart to help people, charity of the mind to reach out to others and charity of the soul to forgive and move on, to smile at those whom we perceive to be our enemies and to engage in dialogue with people of all walks of life.
"Whosoever will perform an obligatory good deed, it is as if he performed 70 obligatory good deeds," the Prophet Muhammad said about generous acts during Ramadan.
"In this month the believers' provision is increased. Whosoever will give food to a fasting person in this month, it will bring forgiveness for his sins, will save him from the hellfire and he shall have his reward."
Each one of us has something to give and Ramadan is the time to share and care: feed the hungry, embrace the marginalized, adopt a newcomer, visit someone who is ill, listen to the voice of the lonely, disregard the words of the crabby, reach out to the young and restless, get coffee for colleagues while fasting, be non-judgmental, keep our vision broad and benevolent and constantly thank the Creator for all His Blessings.
In the spirit of sharing spirituality with all of God's people, I wish my Jewish friends celebrating Rosh Hashanah a healthy and happy New Year and my Muslim brothers and sisters a healthy and spiritually fulfilling Ramadan.
By : RAHEEL RAZA
Source : Click Me
To those who don't know what Ramadan is, this will give you a brief understanding...
Driving by Central Parkway and Mavis Rd. in Mississauga last week, I was pleasantly surprised to see a huge billboard with the message "Ramadan Kareen." After 18 years in Canada, seeing a public sign welcoming the holiest month of my faith makes me feel warm, fuzzy and wanted.
Ramadan, one of the five pillars of Islam, is a very important part of every Muslim's life. My own participation its observance has changed over the years. While health reasons preclude my going without food, I am still inspired and enthused about the larger spiritual message of this holy month.
Tolerance of hunger, the most obvious part of fasting, serves as a blessing for a person's journey toward God as it facilitates enlightenment and knowledge as well as progress in attaining spiritual perfection. Silence and self-control create humility, increase will power and polish the heart and mind, creating an impeccable "servicing of the soul".
When I wake up before dawn to make food for my family, the splendour of the rising sun and the chirping of birds are a reminder of God's blessings. It's only at this time of the year that I can rise early without complaint.
Ramadan is a time of giving and mercy, a time to stop our mad whirl and look inward , to reinforce the good and get rid of evil in our hearts and minds. It gives us a huge opportunity to improve ourselves through self -reflection and soul searching.
Purity of thought and action are the hallmarks of this month and Muslims think twice before gossiping or making sarcastic remarks.
The Holy Prophet has said: "Engage yourself in self-struggle (Jihad-e-Nafs) through the means of hunger and thirst, whose reward is equivalent to the reward of those who participated in the armed struggle for Allah's sake."
Refraining from food, drink, smoking and sex from sunrise to sunset every day enhances the other senses so we become more acutely aware of our surroundings. Many believe it eliminates toxins from the body and improves one's hair and skin.
Ramadan is also the month in which the Qur'an was revealed by God to the Prophet Mohammad so reciting its verses is traditional at this time. I find that every time I open the Qur'an — I think of it as a "service manual" for the soul — I learn something new.
The final 10 days of Ramadan are especially devoted to enhancing spirituality and communal prayer. I remember my mother making pots of tea and sandwiches so we could all pray together on these special nights of forgiveness and remembrance.
Acts of charity are also central to the observance of Ramadan. Many people give the mandatory charity required of Muslims during this month so the needy can also break their fast with nutritious food. This purifies the heart from selfishness and greed, and helps us understand the plight of those who lack life's basic amenities. This charity is not limited to financial contributions alone, but also includes charity of the heart to help people, charity of the mind to reach out to others and charity of the soul to forgive and move on, to smile at those whom we perceive to be our enemies and to engage in dialogue with people of all walks of life.
"Whosoever will perform an obligatory good deed, it is as if he performed 70 obligatory good deeds," the Prophet Muhammad said about generous acts during Ramadan.
"In this month the believers' provision is increased. Whosoever will give food to a fasting person in this month, it will bring forgiveness for his sins, will save him from the hellfire and he shall have his reward."
Each one of us has something to give and Ramadan is the time to share and care: feed the hungry, embrace the marginalized, adopt a newcomer, visit someone who is ill, listen to the voice of the lonely, disregard the words of the crabby, reach out to the young and restless, get coffee for colleagues while fasting, be non-judgmental, keep our vision broad and benevolent and constantly thank the Creator for all His Blessings.
In the spirit of sharing spirituality with all of God's people, I wish my Jewish friends celebrating Rosh Hashanah a healthy and happy New Year and my Muslim brothers and sisters a healthy and spiritually fulfilling Ramadan.
By : RAHEEL RAZA
Source : Click Me
23-Sep-2006, 09:57 PM
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(stolen from another board)
An early Ramadhan Mubarak to all Muslims on this board, hoping that this month would bring us closer to reality and the true meaning of Islam and further away from the evil of what Islam and Muslims have become today.
Let's use this anger and sense of aggression and unforgiveness that we usually have in our hearts against those who speak ill of our religion and prophet towards something more constructive this year. Let's pick up a pen and write and educate instead of picking up gas and fire or hurtle bricks and stones. Let's demand that the violence in our countries stop from within rather than waste our breath demanding those who spoke ill of us to apologize. And especially for us Canadians, let's give back to this country what it gave to us whether we're here for shelter or here for a better opportunity instead of having our names on news papers as criminals and thieves.
The next time you have Iftar and break your fast, let's pray for a better Islam and thank Allah for the fact that despite what some Muslims have done today, Islam is still alive, thriving, and is still the largest growing religion in this world.
I leave us with some words if our Prophet:
Quote
“O People !
"Indeed ahead of you is the blessed month of Allah. A month of blessing, mercy and forgiveness. A month which with Allah is the best of months. Its days, the best of days, its nights, the best of nights, and its hours, the best of hours. It is the month which invites you to be the guests of Allah and invites you to be one of those near to Him. Each breath you take glorifies him; your sleep is worship, your deeds are accepted and your supplications are answered. So, ask Allah, your Lord; to give you a sound body and an enlightened heart so you may be able to fast and recite his book, for only he is unhappy who is devoid of Allah’s forgiveness during this great month. Remember the hunger and thirst of the day of Qiyamah (Judgement) with your hunger and thirst; give alms to the needy and poor, honor your old, show kindness to the young ones, maintain relations with your blood relations; guard your tongues, close your eyes to that which is not permissible for your sight, close your ears to that which is forbidden to hear, show compassion to the orphans of people so compassion may be shown to your orphans. Repent to Allah for your sins and raise your hands in dua during these times, for they are the best of times and Allah looks towards his creatures with kindness, replying to them during the hours and granting their needs if he is asked...
"O People! Indeed your souls are dependant on your deeds, free it with Istighfar (repentance) lighten its loads by long prostrations; and know that Allah swears by his might: That there is no punishment for the one who prays and prostrates and he shall have no fear of the fire on the day when man stands before the Lord of the worlds.
"O People! One who gives Iftaar to a fasting person during this month will be like one who has freed someone and his past sins will be forgiven.
Some of the people who were there then asked the Prophet (s): "Not all of us are able to invite those who are fasting?"
The Prophet (s) replied: "Allah gives this reward even if the Iftaar (meal) is a drink of water."
"One who has good morals (Akhlaq) during this month will be able to pass the ‘Siraat’...on the day that feet will slip...
"One who covers the faults of others will benefit in that Allah will curb His anger on the day of Judgement...
"As for one who honors an orphan; Allah will honor him on the day of judgement,
"And for the one who spreads his kindness, Allah will ****** His mercy over him on the day of Judgement.
"As for the one who cuts the ties of relation; Allah will cut His mercy from him...
"Who so ever performs a recommended prayer in this month Allah will keep the fire of Hell away from him...
"Whoever performs an obligator prayer Allah will reward him with seventy prayers [worth] in this month.
"And who so ever prays a lot during this month will have his load lightened on the day of measure.
"He who recites one verse of the holy Quran will be given the rewards of reciting the hole Qur’an during other months.
"O People! Indeed during this month the doors of heaven are open, therefore ask Allah not to close them for you; The doors of hell are closed, so ask Allah to keep them closed for you. During this month Shaytan (Saten) is imprisoned so ask your Lord not to let him have power over you."
An early Ramadhan Mubarak to all Muslims on this board, hoping that this month would bring us closer to reality and the true meaning of Islam and further away from the evil of what Islam and Muslims have become today.
Let's use this anger and sense of aggression and unforgiveness that we usually have in our hearts against those who speak ill of our religion and prophet towards something more constructive this year. Let's pick up a pen and write and educate instead of picking up gas and fire or hurtle bricks and stones. Let's demand that the violence in our countries stop from within rather than waste our breath demanding those who spoke ill of us to apologize. And especially for us Canadians, let's give back to this country what it gave to us whether we're here for shelter or here for a better opportunity instead of having our names on news papers as criminals and thieves.
The next time you have Iftar and break your fast, let's pray for a better Islam and thank Allah for the fact that despite what some Muslims have done today, Islam is still alive, thriving, and is still the largest growing religion in this world.
I leave us with some words if our Prophet:
Quote
“O People !
"Indeed ahead of you is the blessed month of Allah. A month of blessing, mercy and forgiveness. A month which with Allah is the best of months. Its days, the best of days, its nights, the best of nights, and its hours, the best of hours. It is the month which invites you to be the guests of Allah and invites you to be one of those near to Him. Each breath you take glorifies him; your sleep is worship, your deeds are accepted and your supplications are answered. So, ask Allah, your Lord; to give you a sound body and an enlightened heart so you may be able to fast and recite his book, for only he is unhappy who is devoid of Allah’s forgiveness during this great month. Remember the hunger and thirst of the day of Qiyamah (Judgement) with your hunger and thirst; give alms to the needy and poor, honor your old, show kindness to the young ones, maintain relations with your blood relations; guard your tongues, close your eyes to that which is not permissible for your sight, close your ears to that which is forbidden to hear, show compassion to the orphans of people so compassion may be shown to your orphans. Repent to Allah for your sins and raise your hands in dua during these times, for they are the best of times and Allah looks towards his creatures with kindness, replying to them during the hours and granting their needs if he is asked...
"O People! Indeed your souls are dependant on your deeds, free it with Istighfar (repentance) lighten its loads by long prostrations; and know that Allah swears by his might: That there is no punishment for the one who prays and prostrates and he shall have no fear of the fire on the day when man stands before the Lord of the worlds.
"O People! One who gives Iftaar to a fasting person during this month will be like one who has freed someone and his past sins will be forgiven.
Some of the people who were there then asked the Prophet (s): "Not all of us are able to invite those who are fasting?"
The Prophet (s) replied: "Allah gives this reward even if the Iftaar (meal) is a drink of water."
"One who has good morals (Akhlaq) during this month will be able to pass the ‘Siraat’...on the day that feet will slip...
"One who covers the faults of others will benefit in that Allah will curb His anger on the day of Judgement...
"As for one who honors an orphan; Allah will honor him on the day of judgement,
"And for the one who spreads his kindness, Allah will ****** His mercy over him on the day of Judgement.
"As for the one who cuts the ties of relation; Allah will cut His mercy from him...
"Who so ever performs a recommended prayer in this month Allah will keep the fire of Hell away from him...
"Whoever performs an obligator prayer Allah will reward him with seventy prayers [worth] in this month.
"And who so ever prays a lot during this month will have his load lightened on the day of measure.
"He who recites one verse of the holy Quran will be given the rewards of reciting the hole Qur’an during other months.
"O People! Indeed during this month the doors of heaven are open, therefore ask Allah not to close them for you; The doors of hell are closed, so ask Allah to keep them closed for you. During this month Shaytan (Saten) is imprisoned so ask your Lord not to let him have power over you."
23-Sep-2006, 11:01 PM
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my parents are arriving tommorrow to spend the month with me and the family so im looking forward to that...my first time celebrating EID with them in five years.
anyone of you guys going for taraweeh as well. luckily, i have a mosque very close to my place in burlington so...i will be regular during the month inshallah.
anyone of you guys going for taraweeh as well. luckily, i have a mosque very close to my place in burlington so...i will be regular during the month inshallah.
23-Sep-2006, 11:49 PM
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its based on the sighting of the new moon actually...so there is always this confusion about whether the new moon was seen or not as the crescent on its first day is very thin and very hard to spot.
in some parts of the world, it is visible while in others it may not be so thats why usually the start and end dates are different.
in some parts of the world, it is visible while in others it may not be so thats why usually the start and end dates are different.
24-Sep-2006, 01:19 AM
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happy ramadan guys! i myself am christian but have several friends of the islam faith...one of which just gave birth to her first child the eve of ramadan...pretty crazy. her bday is next week so it was a super awesome early bday present too.
Really appreciative. Thank you.
