by Ali Hammuda | May 13, 2020 | Ramadhan Reflections
It’s true. You and I may have not had the best Ramadan so far. Perhaps we’re still struggling with certain habits, perhaps hearts are still rock solid, perhaps laziness hasn’t changed much, and perhaps eyes remain tear-less, but there is worse; To doubt the enormous... by Ali Hammuda | May 12, 2020 | Ramadhan Reflections
As we edge closer to the last 10 nights of Ramadan, the Masjid will begin filling up again, and you may hear some protesting: “Those Ramadan Muslims! They came to the Masjid during the first week of Ramadan only then to disappear soon after, and now they show... by Ali Hammuda | May 11, 2020 | Ramadhan Reflections
It is one of the (1) most important acts of worship in the life of a Muslim, (2) one of the most neglected, and (3) one of the toughest acts of worship out there, one that demands immense training till one’s heart is positioned in its domain; = I refer to Al-Khushoo’... by Ali Hammuda | May 10, 2020 | Ramadhan Reflections
Ramadan is a month that just doesn’t stop giving, and as we near the last 10 nights, the opportunities are on the verge of intensifying yet again. This is the time to ensure that there are no barriers whatsoever that remain between you and those opportunities. With... by Ali Hammuda | May 9, 2020 | Ramadhan Reflections
Consider the following: Allah said: وَالضُّحَى / “I swear by the morning brightness” (Al-Qur’an, 93:1) Allah said: وَاللَّيْلِ / “I swear by the night” (Al-Qur’an, 93:2) Allah said: وَالْفَجْرِ / “I swear by dawn” (Al-Qur’an, 89:1) Allah said: وَالْعَصْرِ / “I swear...