RECHARGING FOR RAMADAN Lets recharge our iman to

RECHARGING FOR RAMADAN Lets recharge our iman to be our best this

MONTH OF FORGIVENESS Lecture#3

RED CARPET TREATMENT ON FASTING Sahel bin Saad (ra) narrates that the Allah’s Messenger (saw) stated: There are eight gates of Jannah. One of them is called Rayyan. Only those who fast will enter Paradise through this gate. [Bukhari]

MERIT OF INTERCESSION Abdullah ibn `Amr (ra) reported that the Messenger of Allah, (saw), said: “The fast and the Qur’an are two intercessors for the servant of Allah on the Day of Resurrection. The fast will say: ‘O Lord, I prevented him from his food and desires during the day. Let me intercede for him. ’ The Qur’an will say: ‘I prevented him from sleeping at night. Let me intercede for him. ’ And their intercession will be accepted. ” [Ahmad]

EXCLUSIVELY FOR ALLAH Every action of the son of Adam is given manifold reward, each good deed receiving then times its like, up to seven hundred times. Allah the Most High said, ‘Except for fasting, for it is for Me and I will give recompense for it, he leaves off his desires and his food for Me. ’ for the fasting person there are two times of joy; a time when he breaks his fast and a time of joy when he meets his Lord, and the smell coming from the mouth of the fasting person is better with Allah than the smell of musk. ” [al-Bukhaaree]

LIBERATION FROM HELL Jabber (ra) narrates that Messenger of Allah (saw) stated, “Allah liberates people from Hell every day at the times of breaking fast. ” (Ibn Majah)

DEVILS ARE CHAINED When Ramadan enters, the gates of Paradise are opened, the gates of Hellfire are closed and the devils are chained. (Al-Bukhari and Muslim)

THE GATES OF HEAVENS ARE OPENED Arfajah said "We were with `Utbah Ibn Farqad while he was discussing Ramadan. A companion of the Prophet entered upon the scene. When `Utbah saw him, he became shy and stopped talking. The man (the companion) spoke about Ramadan, saying "I heard the Messenger of Allah say during Ramadan: 'The gates of Hell are closed, the gates of Paradise are opened, and the devils are in chains. An angel calls out : 'O you who intend to do good deeds, have glad tidings. O you who intend to do evil, refrain, until Ramadan is completed. '‘ (Ahmad an-Nasa'i)

FREEDOM FROM FIRE Jabir (May Allah be pleased with him) relates that the Messenger of Allah (p. b. u. h. ) said: "In every day and every night, during the month of Ramadan, there are people to whom Allah grants freedom from the Fire, and there is for every Muslim a supplication which he can make and will be granted". (al-Bazzaar, Ahmad and Ibn Majah: Sahih)

WHY ALLAH INSPIRES US THROUGH MERITS? ? ?

MARKETING RULES OF THIS WORLD • The rule of reciprocity We tend to feel obligated to return favours after people do favours for us. Any favour gives you uncomfortable feeling of obligation. • “That's not all” technique: Offer a discount in several stages. Add extra 'gifts' to a product offering. Start with a high price and reduce it. • “Door-in-the -face “ strategy: In this approach, marketers start by asking for a large commitment. When the other person refuses, they then make a smaller and more reasonable request. After refusing the first offer, you might feel compelled to comply with his second appeal.

SUHOOR

BARAKAH IN SUHOOR Observe suhoor/pre dawn meal, because verily there is baraka/blessings in suhoor. [Imam Bukhari and Muslim]

ADHAAN FOR SUHOOR The Messenger of Allah (saw) had two mu'adhins, Bilal and Ibn Umm Makhtum, the blind man. The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: "Bilal gives the adhan at night, so eat and drink until Ibn Umm Makhtum gives the adhan. " (Ibn Umar) said: "And there was not between them except for one to descend and the other to ascend. “ Sahih Muslim

HEALTHY • • Date sherbet: Nabeez Date milkshake Avoid oily food High fibre food-barley, oats, brown rice etc SUHOOR

IFTAAR

HASTEN TO BREAK THE FAST Sahl Ibn Sa'd (ra) said that the Messenger (saw) of Allah said: "The people will continue to be in good condition as long as they hasten to break the fast. “ Sahih Bukhari and Muslim Amrun Ibn Maimoon Al-Awdee (ra) said: "The companions of the Messenger were the fastest people to break the fast (at Maghrib) and the last to eat the Sahoor (i. e. they used to try to take it at the last possible moment). ”

MASNOON IFTAR • Fresh dates • Dry dates • Water Anas bin Malik (ra) relates that the Prophet (saw) broke the fast before the evening prayer by eating fresh dates; if they were not available, by eating dried dates; if there was no dried dates available, then by drinking few sips of water. ” (Tirmidhi)

DUA FOR IFTAR

HEALTH • • • • BENEFITS OF FASTING Physiological rest Cleansing Process Promotes elimination of metabolic wastes Promotes detoxification Allows body to adjust and normalize its biochemistry and its secretions Resolves Inflammatory Response Reduces Blood Sugar Increases Fat breakdown Corrects high blood Pressure Promotes Weight loss Promotes Healthy diet Boosts Immunity May Help to Overcome Addictions

FIQH OF SAHUR AND IFTAR Very long or Very short day Fast and pray according to Shari’ah Extremely long day (6 month) There is division of day and night in 24 hrs Follow that for Salah Follow Fasting pattern of closest country

WHAT • • MAKES FAST Lying Abusive language Anger Backbiting Slandering Cheating Vulgarity ‘MAKROOH’? It is related that Abu Hurayra (ra) said that the Prophet, (saw), said, "Allah is not in need of anyone abandoning his food and drink who does not abandon lies and acting by them while fasting. "

THREE IMPORTANT TERMS TO UNDERSTAND Qadha • • • Keep fast, if healthy, for any missed obligatory fast after Ramadan Fast was missed for valid reason (sickness, travelling, periods, pregnancy, lactation) Should be kept anytime before next Ramadan Fidya • • • Count the number of missed fasts of Ramadan. Fast was missed for valid reason (sickness, travelling, periods, pregnancy, lactation) Pay or give two meals per fast to someone who is needy and fasting Ones whose valid reason is temporary, will keep qadha too. Ones who have valid reason which is permanent (some permanent illness), will give Fidya each Ramadan. Kaffarah • • Strict penalty for breaking fast or not keeping fast and reason is invalid (sexual relationship with spouse, studies, job etc) Release one slave or fast two months consecutive or feed 60 miskeen for missing one obligatory fast.

FEMALE ISSUES

FEMININE ISSUES Menstruation- ﺣیﺾ Postpartum periods- ﻧﻔﺎﺱ Menopause Irregular bleeding – ﺍﺳﺘﺤﺎﺿہ

MENSTRUATION- KNOW YOUR HABIT No minimum or maximum length of period. Your menstrual habit is defined by: • Colour, • Flow of the blood (heavy, light), • Clots, • Cramps, • Odour

CERTAINTY IN PERIODS IS MUST Aisha (ra) used to tell women to take their time and not to be hasty, until they were certain that they had become pure. She used to say: ‘Do not be hasty until you see the white discharge, meaning purity from menses. ’

HOW TO KNOW IF ITS YOUR REGULAR PERIOD OR DISEASE? Consistent cycle Check your last three cycles Menstrual blood No salah No fastingmake up the missed fasts Bleeding Irregular bleeding/spott ing Inconsistent cycle Follow cycle of family members Continue salah and fasting with fresh wudu

RANDOM SPOTTING…. DO Thought it stopped Wait till certain NOT BREAK FAST Sign of certainty Consider it periods Make up the missed fasts Irregular bleeding/spott ing Periods Certain Irregular bleeding/spot ting Continue salah and fasting with fresh wudu

SPOTTING: ‘IS MY FAST VALID? ’ If sure about having periods anytime before iftar: No more fast. Keep Qadha later. If unsure: Maintain fast If unsure as periods happened very close to iftar: See closest time

POSTPARTUM BLEEDING-NIFAS Upper limit-40 days Total duration different for everyone See Tuhur: • White discharge • Complete dryness

IRREGULARITY DUE TO COIL OR ANY OTHER CONTRACEPTIVE USE Short cycle Follow the pattern as normal cycle Consider it periods Make up the missed fasts Contracepti ve Can distinguish Long cycle Irregular cycle Distinguish blood Cant distinguish Follow own pattern Follow routines around

SOME COMMON CONCERNS • PV examination does not break fast • Pills should not be taken to postpone periods in Ramadan • Leukorrhea does not invalidate Fast or Salah. Just need cleanliness and fresh wadu for excessive discharge

IRREGULAR BLEEDING-ISTEHAZA • Usually happens after- IUD, Contraceptive injections • Hormonal issues • Uterine diseases • Anaemia and nutritional deficiencies • Menopausal

IRREGULAR Short cycle B 4 it Cycle not regular BLEEDING-ISTEHAZA Follow the pattern of normal cycle Distinguish between types of blood Pray and fast beyond that with fresh wadu Consider Fast till like periods For rest fast and pray Abnormal bleeding age Cycle not regular Cannot distinguish between types of blood Routine in family Physical resemblance relationship

MISCARRIAGE If the baby’s body had fully formed Rules of Nifaas apply If miscarriage occurs before 3 months Rules of Istehaza apply

EASE IN FASTING