#RamadanDailyDigest will analyse how small acts of kindness could lead to big reward on Ramadan Day 8. By Ramadan Day 8, fasting has softened the heart. Hunger has created empathy. Thirst has awakened gratitude. Now comes one of the most powerful acts of worship in this holy month of Ramadan - daily charity (sadaqah). Ramadan is not only about personal worship, but also about social compassion. In Islam, even the smallest act of giving can earn immense reward. The Qur'an repeatedly commands generosity, and the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ modeled charity as a daily lifestyle particularly in Ramadan. Qur’anic Commands on Giving Charity is not optional kindness in Islam. It is a divine instruction from Allah. Allah says in the Glorious Qur’an 2:261: “The example of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is like a seed of grain that grows seven spikes; in each spike is a hundred grains. And Allah multiplies for whom He wills.” One seed. Seven hundred rewards, or more. This verse reve...
As we have fasted Ramadan Day 7, and look forward to making it Ramadan number 8 in a few hours time today when we break the fast, #RamadanDailyDigest opines that a large number of believers have adjusted to the rhythm of fasting. Now comes one of the most beautiful and spiritually rewarding moments of the day: iftar, the breaking of the fast. Iftar is not just about eating after a long day. It is an act of worship. It is gratitude in action. It is a revival of Sunnah. By following the example of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, Muslims turn a daily meal into a source of immense reward. Let us explore the Sunnahs of iftar, authentic hadith, and the proper etiquette of breaking the fast. 1. Hastening to Break the Fast One of the most emphasised Sunnahs is to break the fast immediately at sunset. The Prophet ﷺ said: “The people will continue to be upon goodness as long as they hasten to break the fast.” (Bukhari & Muslim) READ THIS TOO: #RamadanDailyDigest: Fasting Beyond Hunger - The Qur’anic L...