Ramadhan

“The month of Ramadhan is that in which the Quran was revealed, a guidance to humankind and clear proofs of the guidance and the distinction; therefore whoever of you is present in the month, he shall fast therein, and whoever is sick or upon a journey, then (he shall fast) a (like) number of other days; Allah desires ease for you, and He does not desire for you difficulty, and (He desires) that you should complete the number and that you should exalt the greatness of Allah for His having guided you and that you may give thanks.” 2:185

Ramadhan is also known as “Rabi-ul-Qulub” meaning the month of spring for the hearts. Just as the earth softens in Spring to enable seeds to come to life, the human heart softens allowing Divine guidance to enter if one so wishes.

 

EVENTS OF THE MONTH OF RAMADHAN

10th Death anniversary of Sayyida Khadija (pbuh)

15th Birthday of Imam Hasan (pbuh)

17th Victory of the battle of Badr

19th* One of the possible nights of Qadr; and the night when Imam Ali (pbuh) was struck on the head by a sword in the mosque of Kufa with a poisoned sword.

21st* Another possible night of Qadr and the death anniversary of Imam Ali (pbuh)

23rd* Most likely night of Qadr according to ahadith – Laylatul Qadr

Last Friday Jumua’tul Widaa

* All the odd nights in the last ten days of the month of Ramadhan are possible nights of Qadr. However, in ahadith our ma’sumeen have said that the 23rd has the most importance.