Islamic Revival

The Obligation of Fasting It is only when Allah (swt) revealed the Ayah, "O ye who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that they may learn self restraint", (2: 183) fasting was made obligatory. Another Ayah that emphasizes this obligation is: "Ramadan is the month in which we sent down the Quran, as a guide to mankind, also clear (signs) for guidance and Judgment (Between right and wrong). So every one of you who is present (at his home) during the month should spend it in fasting, but if any one is ill or on a journey, the prescribed period (should be made up) by days later. Allah intends every facility for you; he dose not want to put you difficulties. (He wants you) to complete the prescribed period, and glorify Him in that he has guided you; and perchance ye shall be grateful". (2: 185) Was there any fasting before fasting in Ramadan became an obligation question? The Messenger (saw) used to fast in the day of Ashura w

The following is a transcript delivered on this subject some time ago. شَهْرُ رَمَضَانَ الَّذِيَ أُنزِلَ فِيهِ الْقُرْآنُ هُدًى لِّلنَّاسِوَبَيِّنَاتٍ مِّنَ الْهُدَى وَالْفُرْقَانِ Allah (swt) says, “The month of Ramadhan in which was revealed the Qur’an, a guidance for mankind and clear proofs for the guidance and Al-Furqan.” [TMQ-Al-Baqarah: 185] "Oh you who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that you many gain Taqwa" [TMQ 2:183] ¨ Today I am going to discuss another element related to ramadhan, the history of Ramadhan – what key events took place in the past during this blessed month, during the life of the Prophet (saw) and the generations that followed him. ¨ Many of us may know that Ramadhan is a month of blessing, a month of reward, a month of fasting. However many of us may be unaware of that Ramadhan was a month of victory for the Muslims in the past and a month when many battles and conquests took place. First Revelation

Assalam wa alaikum wa rahmatullah The moon was not seen anywhere on Tuesday 11th September, 29th Sha'baan - so after completing 30 days of Sh'baan, the blessed month of Ramadhan will begin on Thursday 13th September 2007. Source