A Du’a That Changes Everything
Ramadan Announcement and more
Jumuah Mubarak to our dear brothers and sisters.
The long-awaited, deeply yearned-for month of Ramadan is almost here. A month when the gates of Paradise are flung open, and the doors of Hellfire are sealed shut. A month of boundless mercy, redemption, and unimaginablereward.
In a past Ramadan session, Ustadh Meurad emphasized a profound truth: If just one dua were to be accepted, let it be that we are freed from the Hellfirefor that alone would suffice.
A Moment in Jannah Erases a Lifetime of Pain
The Prophet described a scene that should fill every believer with hope:
A person who endured immense hardship in this worldsorrow, loss, trialswill be placed for just a moment in Jannah (Paradise) and asked:
O son of Adam, did you ever face hardship? Did youexperience distress?
And he will reply:
No, by Allah, my Lord! I never faced hardship or distress.
(Sahih Muslim 2807)
Every moment of pain, gone. Every wound, healed.
Now, imagine not just a momentbut an eternity in Jannah. SubhanAllah!
Conversely, someone who lived a life of ease and worldly pleasure will be placed for but a moment in Jahannam (Hell) and asked:
O son of Adam, did you see any good? Did you receive blessings?
And he will say:
No, by Allah, my Lord!
This is reality. Jannah is real. Jahannam is real. And the greatest mercy of Ramadan? Eachnight at iftar (time of breaking the fast), Allah frees souls from the Hellfire.
A Dua That is Enough
If we could only make one supplication, let it be this:
Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanatan wa fil Aakhirati hasanatan waqina adhaban-nar
Our Lord, grant us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and save us from the punishment of the Fire.
(Bukhari &Muslim)
Because even with all our faults, we should not lose hope:
O My servants who have transgressed against themselves! Do not despair of Allahs mercy, for indeed, Allah forgives all sins. Indeed, He is the Most Forgiving, Most Merciful.
(Quran 39:53)
Ramadan is calling: "O s_eeker of the good, come near!"_ (Tirmidhi 682)
We dont know if this will be our last Ramadan. Lets seize it with everything we have.
May Allahgrant us a Ramadan of forgiveness, mercy, and salvation.
Be a Source of Mercy for Others
As we seek Allahs boundless mercy this Ramadan, let us also embody it. The Prophet said, Allah is merciful to those who are merciful to others. (Tirmidhi)
Your donation can provide prayer rugs and Qurans to new Muslims, open doors of knowledge for those longing to connect with their faith, and spread the message of Islam far and wide. Imagine standing before Allah, your sins forgiven, because you extended mercy toHis creation.
Give todayso that mercy flows through you.
May Allah multiply your rewards and place barakah in your wealth.
Jazakum Allahu Khair for being a part of this incrediblemission!
Announcing Ramadan and Reminders
MECCA follows the Sunnah of sighting the moon to begin the Islamic month.
Reports from CrescentWatch indicate high visibility for the moon on Friday night, meaning Ramadan is most likely to begin this Saturday. Be sure to take a look out for the crescent as it is a beautiful sunnah. Stay updated by following CrescentWatch on Twitter, and well also confirm via emailsokeep an eye on your inbox!
Other Essential Ramadan Reminders:
Set Fajr to 18 degrees in your prayer app settings to be safe and cautious as mentioned by Ustadh Tariq.
Pay your fidya for thefasts you've missed and haven't made up before Ramadan begins. Many Islamic nonprofits like Human Appeal and even your local mosque will distribute it to the poor and needy accordingly.
Review the rulings on fasting to ensure its validity and acceptance with our Ramadan Preparation Workshop recording.
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