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Days pass by, from one year to another, bringing the glad tidings of the coming of the blessed month of Ramadhaan and announcing various forms of blessings: ease in performing acts of righteousness, and abdundance in mercy, forgiveness, and finally, salvation from Hell. In Ramadhaan, the values of love, brotherhood, tolerance, patience, open-handedness, and generosity prevail, the ranks of the believers are raised, and the manners of the fasting people are refined – all out of the Mercy of Allaah The Almighty, Lord of the Worlds. (more…)

The people who make the most of Ramadhaan are those who are best prepared for it. Some of the means of preparing for Ramadhaan include becoming accustomed to fasting in Sha’baan, engaging in reading the Quran and the remembrance of Allaah The Almighty.
Another way of preparing for Ramadhaan is to read about the juristic issues, spiritual lessons and practical tips that enable one to derive the maximum benefit from this month

Ramadan

, and to be aware of the mistakes that nullify the fast.Here are some common mistakes related to Suhoor (the pre-dawn meal) and Iftaar (the meal with which the fast is broken) that most people overlook or are unaware of, that affect the outcome of their fasting during Ramadhaan:· Eating or drinking even after the call for Fajr (Dawn) prayerSome people are under the misconception that it is permissible to continue to eat until the Mu’ath-thin (person calling the Athaan; caller to prayer) says the words: “Hayya ‘ala al-falaah.”This is not based on any sound evidence and is simply a matter of cultural practice or personal preference (more…)