September 2005

• Suhoor & Fajr: Zaid bin Thaabit said, "We took the 'Suhur' (the meal taken before dawn while fasting is observed) with the Prophet (sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and then stood up for the (morning) prayer.

• Virtues of Fasting: Narrated Abu Huraira: Allaah's Apostle (sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "Fasting is a shield (or a screen or a shelter). So, the person observing fasting should avoid sexual relation with his wife and should not behave foolishly and impudently, and...

• Ramadhaan Resolutions?: As mentioned in the previous entry, Ramadhaan, for most of us, is a time for an identity check. It's a time when we truly try to excel in our good deeds, rid ourselves of our bad habits and establish relations with friends and family, right? For some, it's kind of like 'a new year' where one turns 'a new leaf' and starts afresh. | 3 Thoughts

• Ramadhaan Fever?: It seems that around this time of the Islaamic year the 'webosphere' (yes I did make up that word) is being bombarded with articles about the month of Ramadhaan. That's perfectly fine, but if one truly thinks about this a little deeper, does it not show how 'insignificant ' Ramadhaan is looked upon throughout the rest of the year? | 7 Thoughts

• Shadows: Watch the flash movie at the beginning of the entry to understand this post. JazaakumAllaahu khairaa. | 2 Thoughts

• Upgraded: I've just upgraded to MT 3.2 and I must say that it was kinda easy... emphasis on the word kinda! Since it's a major upgrade, there are bound to be things that are not working. If you come across anything,... | 8 Thoughts

• Confused Youth?: Bismillaahi was-salaatu was-salaamu 'alaa Rasoolillaah. Wa ba'd Assalaamu 'alaikum wa rahmatullaah. Reader: So, Umm Junayd, how was the event? Umm J: Don't ask! OK, so it wasn't that bad (as I've been told), however, the talk shed some light on... | No thoughts yet