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Muslims' unequalled passion for Tahajjud during the last 9 or 10 nights of Ramadan fasting is delightful, with much lessons in it.  Muslims' unequalled passion for Tahajjud prayers are crystal clear during I'tikaaf. As explained in previous articles of Ramadan Daily Digest, Tahajjud is the late-night prayer observed by Muslims. In the month of Ramadan however, Muslims tend to dedicate a good number of hours to observing Tahajjud, especially during I'tikaaf I'tikaaf simply means seclusion, particularly in the Masjid. The purpose of I'tikaaf is to move closer to Allaah through fervent supplications and prayers. In the month of Ramadan, the last 9 or 10 nights are significant for I'tikaaf. Based on the wisdom behind moving closer to Allaah via I'tikaaf and increasing spirituality, Muslims' unequalled passion for Tahajjud is unmatched during the last one-third nights of Ramadan. READ THIS TOO:  Significance of Masjid during Ramadan Another factor for Mus...

The significance of Masjid during Ramadan is the centre piece of fasting itself. This means that the Masjid plays a pivotal role in the month of Ramadan. In the life of all Muslims, especially males, who have reached adulthood, the significance of Masjid is the main thing worshipping Allaah via the religion of Islaam is all about. Whether before, during or after Ramadan, the significance of Masjid is a talking point. The difference however in Ramadan is that fasting Muslims spend more time in the Masjid than any other month. Masjid, a dedicated place of worship and learning for Muslims is a beehive of different activities during the holy month of Ramadan. Apart from the regular obligatory five daily prayers observed in the Masjid, there are so many other activities done which shows the significance of Masjid during Ramadan. READ THIS TOO:  Names Of 313 Muslims Who Fought In Battle Of Badr One of the activities which bring the Masjid more alive during Ramadan is the recitation of th...

Ramadan Daily Digest bounces back after a few days break to highlight another beautiful topic for all Muslims to learn from in this holy month of Ramadan as the fast clocks Day 18 today, with a focus on the names of the 313 Muslims who fought the Battle of Badr. In order to a lay a foundation for this topic of the names of the 313 Muslims who fought the Battle of Badr, it is important to know what the Battle of Badr was all about. It cannot be overemphasised that the backbone of being a complete Muslim is an insatiable hunger to seek knowledge. Therefore, a little knowledge about the Battle of Badr will afford every Muslim to understand some historical accounts of the religion of Islaam and the work Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) did to preach Islam all over the world, despite the initial resistance from his own people in Makkah, in modern day Saudi Arabia. The Battle of Badr is the first main conflict the disbelievers in Makkah had with the Muslims, after...

Tafseer should be part of your Ramadan schedule, right from the beginning of the holy month of fasting till the last day. The Tafseer is often done in the Mosque where the Muslim preacher, has another person who assist him to read out portions of the Glorious Qur'an in Arabic for him to explain to the listening congregation in their local language. READ THIS TOO:  What You Should Tell Troublemakers While Fasting The word 'Tafseer' simply means 'the exigencies of the Glorious Qur'an.'  Tafseer, an Arabic word likewise means explaining the verses of the Glorious Qur'an from different perspectives. Some of the perspectives include the reasons why Almighty Allaah revealed a particular verse or verses or chapter. In addition, another perspective about Tafseer is from the explanations from the Hadith of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon his noble soul). In addition, another perspective to what Tafseer means is that some verses of the Glorious Qur'an explain othe...

Today's Ramadan Daily Digest comes with another scintillating topic titled what you should tell troublemakers while fasting, as Ramadan fasting enters Day 13. It is important that as a fasting Muslim, first of all, you should not create problems for others or yourself at all times, as you should know what you should tell troublemakers while fasting, in order to have all the rewards of Ramadan and not just putting yourself under hunger and thirst, which means a nullity in fasting. READ THIS TOO:  Fasting For 18 Hours Isn't A Joke What the above paragraph is explaining likewise is that you, as a fasting Muslim should not be a troublemaker by causing problems with your tongue during Ramadan fasting. It is important to add quickly that whether before, during or after Ramadan, you should not cause rancour among people. In some instances, people who dare not talk to you with disgust might want to tease you as they know you are fasting. Therefore, you should know what to tell troublem...

How many hours do you fast in a day as fasting for 18 hours isn't a joke out of the 24 hours which make up a day?  The Ramadan fasting will end after 29 or 30 days. For each Ramadan fasting day, it commences with Sahuur and ends with Iftaar. Fasting period between Sahuur and Iftaar differs from country to country. It should be known that in some countries, the fasting period each day is roughly 14 hours, while it is less in some countries, and more in other countries. In Nigeria for instance, fasting is roughly 14 hours daily, which means Ramadan fasting starts from 4:55am and ends 6:45pm in cities like the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. In other cities (Lagos, Borno, Delta, Kogi, Sokoto or Enugu) in Nigeria, there are slight differences between the end of Sahuur and taking of Iftaar. In order for refreshing of memories, Sahuur is the pre dawn meal taking when fasting, while Iftaar is the fruits or liquid taken when breaking the fast, which indicates a day's fasting ha...

On Day 11 of Ramadan fasting, the importance of Sahuur will be briefly highlighted, and why you won't neglect Sahuur after reading this piece. Fasting in the month of Ramadan or any other types of fasting observed by Muslims has two points (starting and finishing). The starting point is when the fasting commences, while the finishing point signals the end of the fasting for a particular day. The starting point is the eating of Sahuur, while the finishing point is the taking of Iftaar, also called 'the breaking of fast' for the day. Since this article is mainly about Sahuur, the focus will be on why you won't neglect Sahuur again if you have the habit of not taking Sahuur. Sahuur literally translates into English language as 'early part of the morning' or 'some time period before dawn' or 'a period before the second call to prayer for Salaatul Subh is made' or based on the context of Ramadan, which means 'taking a meal before getting ready for...

As everyone who is fasting clocks Ramadan Day 10 tonight, how would you assess yourself in all acts of worship that should be done during Ramadan fasting? Would you give yourself below, average or a passmark? When you assess yourself, you would be able to know how to buckle up going into the remaining 19 or 20 days of Ramadan. The question of how would you assess yourself is important as it keeps you in check if you have been neglecting all what will increase your spirituality and keep you closer to Allaah or not. This is because in verse 186 of Suuratul Baqara (chapter 2) of the Glorious Qur'an, Allaah stated that: "when my servants (Muslims who are fasting) ask you (Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him) about Me (Allaah), surely I (Allaah) am close to them (Muslims who are fasting); I (Allaah) answer the prayers/supplications of the person praying when he calls Me (Allaah); therefore they (people) should answer Me (by worshipping Me, Allaah) and believing in Me (Allaah) so th...

Fasting in the month of Ramadan is all about the Glorious Qur'an. Reading and reciting the Glorious Qur'an is the number one priority of a fasting Muslim. Anyone who is fasting, and neglects the Glorious Qur'an in Ramadan needs to retract his or her steps. Ramadan is all about the Glorious Qur'an for so many reasons, which fasting Muslims and others alike should know. Firstly, the Glorious Qur'an whose first five revealed verses to Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon his noble soul) in the Ghaari Hiraah (The Cave of Hiraah) in Makkah in modern day Saudi Arabia as contained in the first five verses of Suuratul Alaq (chapter 96) happend during the month of Ramadan. The Mesenger of Allaah had gone to meditate and think about the lifestyle of his people, when Angel Jibril (Gabriel) appeared to him and told the Messenger of Islam to read the first five verses of Suuratul Alaq. READ THIS TOO:  Why Have You Been Playing Since Ramadan Day 1? Secondly, th...

Are you one of those fasting Muslims who have been playing since Ramadan Day 1 in terms of the different acts of worship? Ramadan Daily Digest will try to highlight why every fasting Muslim should be up and doing regarding different acts of worship as Ramadan clocks eight days after sunset today. Have you been playing since Ramadan Day 1? This question is directed towards you. There are important acts of worship that you might have not started doing in Ramadan which shows you need to buckle up. 1. Daily recitation of the Glorious Qur'an The Glorious Qur'an is the most important book in the life of all Muslims. Every Muslim is expected to recite at least a verse from it daily. In the month of Ramadan however, all fasting Muslims are expected to recite hundreds of verses daily. The Glorious Qur'an was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) in the month of Ramadan. The month of Ramadan is all about reciting so many verses. If you have not open...

The saying that 'there is love in sharing' is universal and applies to everyone who loves being generous to others, as well to those who feed a fasting Muslim in this month of Ramadan. You can also ask yourself the question that, have you fed a fasting Muslim? The answer is also best known to you.  Feeding a fasting Muslim could come in different ways. For instance, an elderly Muslim person, who is not able to fast Ramadan due to old age could get another fasting Muslim and feed him from Ramadan Day 1 to Day 29 or 30. Also, you can decide to feed a fasting Muslim or groups of persons who are fasting during Iftaar (period of breaking fast) or Sahuur (period of eating before dawn) or at both Sahuur and Iftaar. Everything depends on your financial capabilities and willingness. READ THIS TOO:  Feminism And Gender Equality Have No Place In Islam Feeding a fasting Muslim even for once in Ramadan is one of the most rewarding acts of worship in the month of Ramadan. Your ability to gi...

As Ramadan Daily Digest churns out different topics on various aspects of human interest, using the Islamic perspectives, feminism and gender equality will be written on in this piece. The concept of feminism and gender equality is alien to Muslims and do not exist as far as Islam is concerned. In the modern day world, there are different organisations, both governmenal and non governmental, which are advocates of feminism and gender equality. Feminism and gender equality, though do not directly mean the same thing, but their meanings and the ideology about both are the same. According to differencebetween.net, "feminism is a set of ideologies, political, and social movements sharing a common goal of defining, creating and achieving equality among different sexes, mostly on the side of women. Gender equality, on the other hand, refers to a state where certain rights, freedoms, and opportunities are not affected by gender." Feminism and gender equality are defined by people in...

As Ramadan fasting for this year keeps on going, Ramadan Daily Digest for today's article will be on Hijab in the life of Muslim women. The concept of Hijab in the life of Muslim women is not a self imposed concept or man-made law. It is Allaah who told Prophet Muhammad in a verse in Suuratu Nuur (chapter 24) of the Glorious Qur'an why Muslim women should cover themselves up with non transparent clothings. Firstly, it is important to know what 'Hijab' is or why the need for Hijab in the life of Muslim women. Muslim women in this article refer to all age groups of females. Hijab is a cloth covering which is peculiar to Muslim women's dressing. The Hijab covers the Muslim women's hair, all parts of the body. That simply means from head to toe.  READ THIS TOO:  Muslim Wives Are Supporters Not Slaves Secondly, the word 'Hijab' is an Arabic word which simply translates into 'barrier' in English language. For the real transliteration in English, it is ...

Muslims have completed fasting Day 4 today, as they look forward to Day 5 fasting out of the 29 or 30 days fasting; it is important to highlight the roles Muslim wives play in the family. Muslim wives are supporters, and not slaves, and should be treated with utmost dignity. In the religion of Islam, the roles and rights of Muslim wives are copiously written and spoken about. How husbands should relate with their wives are clearly stated. In the Glorious Qur'an, to show the love Allaah has for women, chapter 4 is also called 'Suuratu Nisaa' which translates to chapter of the women in English language. Interesting to know that there is no single chapter out of the total 114 chapters of the Glorious Qur'an named after men, further showing that Muslim wives, daughters, mothers, and all groups of females are held in high esteem by Allaah. It is a sad tale to see what happens in the present day world, whereby some women are maltreated and abused by the society and their part...

On #RamadanDailyDigest for Ramadan 1443AH Day 3, which is Ramadan fasting for year 2022, the significance of knowing that after Allaah come your parents would be written. Every individual is a result of copulation between a male and a female. You did not drop from the sky nor did you sprout out from the soil like a seed. You are a product of your parents - father and mother. This article will not be discussing artificial or in vitro fertilisation, which is also in one way or the other the product of male sperms and female eggs, meaning a man and woman were involved in the birth of a child from artificial insemination or fertilisation. Allaah, the Creator of all things, both seen and unseen; living and non living things, as well human beings is the Supreme Being worshipped by all Muslims. Every Muslim rever Allaah most through different acts of worship as stated in the Glorious Qur'an and Books of Hadith of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon his noble soul). REA...

As Day 2 of Ramadan fasting for this year has been completed today, Ramadan Daily Digest will briefly look at the 5 Daily Compulsory Prayers time table in the month of Ramadan. The 5 Daily Compulsory Prayers are sacrosanct on all Muslims, who have reached puberty just as the Ramadan fasting is obligatory all physically okay Muslims. There are other factors like maturity, state of health, embarking on a journey, age, among others which are considered before a Muslim participates in Ramadan fasting. A Muslim who adheres to fasting Ramadan, without saying the 5 Daily Compulsory Prayers should forget about getting access to paradise on the Day of Judgement. No Muslim should joke with or neglect the 5 Daily Compulsory Prayers. READ THIS TOO:  Significance of moonsighting and commencement of Ramadan One thing about the 5 Daily Compulsory Prayers is that it is not seasonal like Ramadan fasting, which is once in a year. The 5 Daily Compulsory Prayers can not be substituted with any other a...

Ramadan Daily Digest, which is an annual article on the stable of Naijaloveinfo with hashtag, #RamadanDailyDigest will be discussing briefly the significance of moonsighting and the commencement of Ramadan. Ramadan, which is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar is the only month in which Muslims, the world over fast from dawn till sunset for 29 or 30 days. Allaah commands Muslims to fast as stated in some parts of Suuratul Baqara (chapter 2) of The Glorious Qur'an. The Glorious Qur'an is the first and most important book to all Muslims. For all the Islamic months, starting from Muharram (first month) to Dhul Hajj (12th month), the numbers of days in each of these 12 months are often 29 days and once in a while 30 days. The interesting thing about counting days is that the crescent (new moon) plays an important role. Therefore, the significance of moonsighting is the first consideration before starting the Ramadan fasting.  The question that could come up is why do Muslims co...