#Sawm

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Homemade harees for iftar today الحمدللہ

My hands smell like onion :')

[hajjtrips]

Islam places a significant value on worship because it develops a Muslim's relationship with Allah (SWT) and directs their daily activities.

[quillingit]

Another shitty drawing

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[bougainvilea]

i just napped for four hours

[dogs-of-clinic-17]

I feel like in the rare moments where I put a paragraph in Potter's perspective, it's always a simile. The man lends himself to metaphors in my head for some reason

[chashmenaaz]

Ibn Abī Mulaykah (raḥimahullāh) said: I heard ʿAbdullāh b. ʿAmr (radiy Allāhu ʿanhumā) say upon opening his fast,

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ بِرَحْمَتِكَ الَّتِي وَسِعَتْ كُلَّ شَىْءٍ أَنْ تَغْفِرَ لِي

O Allah, I beg You – through Your mercy which encompasses everything – to forgive me.

(Ibn Mājah 1825)

[syxnewt]

I'm gonna fucking combust. What a novel idea for a game. I feel like that guy who found all those birds and made evolution

[mrstellmeafuckingsecret]

I am once again asking u to give me another creep rjl au... I feel like a drug addict abt to relapse bc ur creep rjl makes me cry but idc

I WAS SUPPOSED TO POST THISSS oka i will post this now its bad and kind of 2 loser 2 b pathetix pls don't cry pretty girl 🙁

sirius gows on trips w his fmlily every summer right, and they always stay at this one hotel thats super massive and grand and awesome. remus qorks as like a helper there (got the job bcz daddy helped him out) ans first theim he saw sirius he decdided that sirius was. the most beautiful person. ever . so he wa slaways the one who cleaned the rooms and he always stayed laye to catch sirius coking in ajd oit,, sirius never paid him any attention bcz ahy wd he ? remus decides that at thw wns of this vacation hesll gey sirius' numebr and decied the vwst way to rizz sirius uo wd b to be sooo good at cleaning so hw works super duper hard and stuff and hes the ine whi delivers room serveuce & everything but sidius litr doesnt eevn nitice that housekeeping,waiters,room service, wtc r the sawm person vcz remus is so. forgettable. ans sirish kinda stares at him skemtimes like 'do ik u...' but enver says it (obv) so rmeus thisnk htat hes totally in lowv with jim and thwyee goin 2 be boyfrnds ... bt when the balcks r checkin g oit wlaburga and sirius r fivhtinggg and rmeus gets too scared so he diesnt ask for his numebr.

till sidius is not here remus looks for him oneline and he feels sooo guilty abr not tajign oictures bcz now he doesnt have ahyrhing to jaxk iff to so he pays ppll to find sirius and gwys scammed 92 tiems and getss oo broek he goes to lyall and lgall is kike wtaf bru ubhave a job and hes like yh but ykyk lief and sguff.... ans lyalls like whatver fine ig haev some moeny. & rmeus does it agn and agn. and agn. &agn.

sieius comes back the netz year and remus is ful creeped UP okay froem the secojd he comes in eemusnis taking 63746 pciturws w his new phoen with a greta camera that he spent food money on adn us dedicate to sirius blaxk ,, hes alrdy deicded to taek all rsp for the valcks bcz hel get 2 see siriis more like rhat and stuff . qhen his first joeb cleaning behind them arrives hw srwals clothes &udnerwear bcz hs needs to hold siirhs and msell srs and idk jack off to him . he breaghes in his liklow ans collects hairs (they all have the same hair idk) abd keeps then saef. wben sirius doesnt coem out v mich he outw a camera inthe room but feels siio guilty he never sueus it unless hes rlky delressed and beeds some1 to live for.

meanwhule siris is in his #rebel era soooo ges hooking up w . everuone . ans fucks the head chdf and managers & stuff bcz it psisses walburga off but yk what wd piss her off even more ? fuck ing the weird creepy guy whos obsessed w them. so risirus approaches remsu and rmwus cums in his oants and then they oiss ans renus comes in his oants again. sirius is like ewwww bht whatrvr an remus is leik woowow dergading kink hottt wowooww. but sirisu is actullat ewwed oti. but like tjs for pissibg off his mommy so its oka. renus is soooo in loev he flws sirisu aroudn liek "hi 🩷 kiss? 🩷" abd sirius is liek. omg. die

shwnen sirius leaves rmeus si sooo aad and dries sm bcz sriisus wdnt give him his number bcz apparently hes 2 "clingy" (lie vcz he only flws sirius around 80% of the tiem) an d rwmus ia xrying and jakcing off.

sieis returns rhe nwzt year w james and they ksis and james doest cum in his pants somehow and remus dies if jelaousy and also suicide. james & sirius fuxk on his graev the end 🩷

[uma1ra]

SUBHAN'ALLAH, THIS TEXT CONTAINS VERY INFORMATIVE KNOWLEDGE FOR ALL!! READ & SPREAD IT AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE, IT WILL BE SADQA-E-JARIAH FOR YOU AND ME.

1-Akhi - Brother

2-Ukhti - Sister

3-JazakAllah khair - May Allah give you Ajar/Sawab for your deed.

4-Ma'Shaa'Allah - As God has willed.

5-HayakAllah - May Allah give you life.

6-BarakAllahu Feek - May Allah put baraka in what you are doing.

7-Wa feeka barakallahu - and May Allah bless you. (in response to Barakallahu Feek)

8-Wa iyyakum - And to you

9-Alhamdulillah - Praise be to Allah

10-Allah - God

11-Allahu Akbar - Allah is Most Great

12-Amanah - Trust

13-Assalamu Alaikum - Peace be upon you--the "official" Islamic greeting.

14-Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh - "Peace and the Mercy and Blessings of God be upon you" Extended form of the above.

16-Astaghfir Allah - I seek forgiveness from Allah (used when mentioning something that goes against the standards of Islam)

17-Ayah/Ayat - Qur'anic verse

18-Bid`ah - Innovation, addition to the religion's essentials

19-Bukhari - One of the most noted compilers of hadith. His collection is 20-known as Sahih Bukhari

21-Bismillah ar-Rahman ar-Rahim - In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, Most Merciful

23-Da'wa - Invitation (for humankind to Islam)

24-Du`aa - Supplication

25-Eid - Islamic holiday

26-Fatwa - Islamic legal ruling

27-Fiqh - Islamic law as interpreted by scholars

28-Fitnah - Corruption and disorder, also temptation

29-Hadith - A report of a saying or deed of the Prophet

30-Haj - Pilgrimage

31-Halal - Allowed (per Islamic law)

32-Haram - Forbidden (per Islamic law)

33-Hazrat/Hadrat - Honorable

34-Hijab - Modest way of behavior and dress (including head scarf for women)

35-Imam - Leader

36-Iman - Faith

37-In Shaa Allah - If God wills. (Used when talking about a future event)

38-Injeel - The scripture sent down to Prophet Issa (Jesus)

39-Isnad - Chain of transmitters, the list of people who successively narrated a given hadith

40-Jannah - Paradise

41-JazakAllah Khair - May God grant you what is good. (Often used instead of "Thank you")

42-Jihad - Striving for Islam, whether by peaceful or violent means

43-Jinn - Unseen beings, who, like humans, are given the power to choose between right and wrong

44-Kafir - One who denies the truth. Literally, one who "covers" the truth (sometimes applied to non-Muslims).

45-Khalifah - Caliph: Leader of Muslim nation

46-Khilafah - Caliphate

47-Khutba - Sermon

48-Kufr - Denial of the Truth, rebellion against God

49-La Ilaha Illa Allah - There is no deity but God

50-Ma Shaa Allah - What God has willed! (Usually used to express wonder at Allah's creation)

51-Madhhab - School of jurisprudential thought

52-Makruh - Detested, but not forbidden (per Islamic law)

53-Mandoub - Recommended, but not required (per Islamic law)

54-Mubah - Neither forbidden nor commended. Neutral (per Islamic law)

55-Mushrik - One who commits Shirk

56-Muslim - One who submits to Allah and is a follower of Islam; also, name of one of the most notable hadith scholars. His collection is known as Sahih Muslim

57-Nabi - Prophet

58-Qur'an - The Words of Allah conveyed to us by the Prophet

PBUH - Peace Be Upon Him. Same as SAW

59-RAA - (Radia Allahu Anhu/Anha.) May Allah be please with him/her

60-Ra-sool - Messenger (Prophet to whom a scripture is revealed)

61-Rasool Allah - Messenger of God (used to refer to Prophet Muhammad)

62-Sahaba - Companions of Prophet. Singular is "Sahabi"

63-Sahih - "Sound in isnad." A technical attribute applied to the "isnad" of a hadith

64-Salaam - Peace. An abbreviated version of the Islamic greeting

65-Salaat - Prayer

66-SAW - (Salla Allahu Alaihi Wa Sallam.) Peace Be Upon Him

67-Sawm/Siyam - Fasting

68-Seerah/Sirah - History of the Prophet's life

69-Shahadah - Bearing witness that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is His Messenger.

70-Shari'ah - Divine Law

71-Sheikh - Scholar (or any elder and/or respected man)

72-Shirk - Associating partners (e.g. helpers, other gods) with Allah

73-Shura - Consultation among Muslims

74-Subhan Allah - "Glory be to God"

75-Sunna/Sunnah - Tradition of the Prophet

76-Surah/Sura - A Chapter in the Qur'an

78-Tafsir - Interpretation

79-Tawraat - The scripture sent down to Prophet Musa (Moses).

80-Ulama - Religious scholars

81-Umma - Nation, community.

82-Ustadh - Teacher

83-Wassalaam - And peace. It means "goodbye"

84-Zakat - Required charity

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Five Pillars of Islam

As-Salam-u-Alaikum wa-rahmatullahi wa-barakatuh ("Peace be unto you and so may the mercy of Allah and his Blessings")!

Introduction

The core beliefs of Islam can be encapsulated within the Five Pillars of Islam, which provide a fundamental framework for the life of a Muslim. These pillars emphasize that belief is not enough without practice. This blog post aims to give a brief overview of these Five Pillars, namely Shahada (Faith), Salah (Prayer), Zakat (Charity), Sawm (Fasting), and Hajj (Pilgrimage).

Shahada (Faith)

Shahada, or the declaration of faith, is the first pillar of Islam. It is a simple but profound statement: "There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is the messenger of Allah." This declaration affirms the oneness of God and acknowledges Muhammad as his prophet. The Shahada is a fundamental aspect of a Muslim's identity and signifies their acceptance of Islam's core beliefs. This statement is repeated every day by Muslims as part of Salah.

In order to convert to Islam, an individual only has to declare this statement in Arabic. This is very different from other religions, like Catholicism, which requires an individual to take classes, or from Judaism, which requires a convert to be rejected. One simply has to declare the Shahada with the intent to convert and accept Islam. Islam is easy to convert to, but that doesn’t mean conversion is easy.

Salah (Prayer)

Salah is the namesake of this blog! It is also the second pillar of Islam. Salah refers to the five daily prayers that Muslims are obligated to perform. These prayers take place at dawn (Fajr), noon (Dhuhr), afternoon (Asr), sunset (Maghrib), and night (Isha’a). Each prayer consists of specific units (Rakas) and includes recitation from the Quran. Performing Salat allows Muslims to maintain a spiritual connection with Allah throughout the day and serves as a constant reminder of their faith.

The steps of salah may seem complicated for new reverts. The words can also be a source of confusion. I made (hopefully) helpful guides here to help! 

Sawm (Fasting)

Sawm, the third pillar of Islam, refers to the obligatory fasting during the holy month of Ramadan. From dawn until sunset, Muslims who are physically able to must abstain from eating, drinking, and other physical needs. Yes, this includes drinking water! It is a time of purification, spiritual growth, and fostering a heightened sense of empathy and compassion towards the less fortunate. Sawm serves as a reminder of the suffering of others and the importance of self-control and resilience. It also serves as a reminder of Allah's love and mercy, because it was the month of Ramadan in which the Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad, Praise be Upon Him. At sunset, a meal called Iftar is shared to break the day-long fast. A common food to break fast with is dates.

Zakat (Charity)

Zakat, the fourth pillar, is a system of mandatory charity that requires Muslims to give a fixed portion of their income to those in need. The Zakat is 2.5% of the value of a Muslims wealth. Muslims must meet a certain threshold to qualify for giving Zakat. If someone has less than the Nisib (which equals roughly 87.5 grams of gold), then they are not required to give Zakat. This act of giving is not only an expression of generosity but also a means of purifying one's wealth. The money is put towards community benefits like feeding the hungry, providing for the orphaned, funding a school, the possibilities are endless. Zakat fosters a sense of community and ensures the welfare of the less fortunate.

Hajj (Pilgrimage)

Lastly, the fifth pillar of Islam is Hajj, the pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca that every Muslim must undertake at least once in their lifetime, provided they are physically and financially able. Muslims embark on this days-long journey, most often in the month of Hajj, with almost 2 million other Muslims. This spiritual journey fosters a sense of unity and equality among Muslims, as all pilgrims wear the same attire and perform the same rituals, regardless of their social or economic status.

Conclusion

The Five Pillars of Islam provide a comprehensive guide for Muslims on how to lead a fulfilling and righteous life. Each pillar, whether it be the declaration of faith, daily prayer, or mandatory charity, intertwines faith with action and serves as a constant reminder of the responsibilities and duties that come with being a Muslim. By understanding these pillars, one can gain a deeper insight into the principles that underpin the Islamic faith.

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What is Islam Really about? Misperceptions of Religion

Islam is a religion of peace and goodness.

In a world filled with headlines and hashtags, it can be easy to form impressions of a religion like Islam without ever truly understanding it. At its core, Islam is a faith centered on peace, purpose, and a deep connection with the Divine.

A Muslim is someone who chooses to follow Islam. It is a monotheistic faith. Muslims believe in one, all-powerful, compassionate God who created the universe and actively guides humanity.

The Core Message The core of Islam is simple: believe in God, do good, and live a life of balance, compassion, and responsibility. The Quran, Islam’s holy book, is seen as God's final message to humanity, reaffirming the teachings of earlier prophets like Abraham, Moses, and Jesus (peace be upon them all).

Muslim life is built around five key practices known as the Five Pillars:

Shahada. Declaring belief in one God and Muhammad as His final prophet.

Salat. Praying five times a day to stay spiritually connected and grounded.

Zakat. Giving to those in need, fostering social justice and compassion.

Sawm. Fasting during the month of Ramadan to develop self-control and empathy.

Hajj. A once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage to Mecca, symbolizing unity and humility.

A Way of Life Islam is not just a set of rituals, it is a way of life. It encourages kindness to neighbors, honesty in business, care for the environment, and mercy even in moments of anger. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught that the best among people are those who are most beneficial to others.

Misconceptions and Reality Like many world religions, Islam has been misunderstood and misrepresented — often by those who commit violence in its name or those who judge it without context. The reality is that over a billion Muslims around the world live quiet lives of devotion, family, work, and community service.

People who commit crimes are not Muslims, they follow religious fanaticism.

Islam is about remembering the Creator, living with intention, and striving to be better each day — for oneself, for others, and for the sake of something greater than us all.

Do not fall for the propaganda. Haters do not even differentiate between religion and ethnicity.

I call on everyone to join Islam.

[dogs-of-clinic-17]

Ever go to write the next chapter of something and then realize you already wrote it months ago. And it's 11k

[archivewitness]

In shā Allāh, for this month of Jumādā al-Awwal 1445 AH, Ayyam al-Beed [white days] will fall on:

13th Jumādā al-Awwal 1445 – Monday 27th November 2023

14th Jumādā al-Awwal 1445 – Tuesday 28th November 2023

15th Jumādā al-Awwal 1445 – Wednesday 29th November 2023

“Beed” is the plural of “Abyad” which means white. Three days of 13, 14 and 15 of lunar month are called “Al-Ayyam-ul-Beed” for the reason that their nights are bright because of the moonlight. The moon begins to diminish gradually after these days.

Jareer ibn ‘Abdullaah رضي الله عنه narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said: “Fasting three days of each month is fasting for a lifetime, and ayyam al-beed are the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth.”

● [رواه النسائي ٢٤٢٠، وصححه الألباني في صحيح الترغيب ١٠٤٠]

Abu Dharr رضي الله عنه said: The Messenger of Allaah ﷺ said to me: “If you fast any part of the month, then fast the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth.”

● [رواه النسائي ٢٤٢٤، وصححه الألباني في صحيح الترغيب ١٠٣٨]

Abu Hurayrah رضي الله عنه said: “My close friend [i.e., the Prophet ﷺ] advised me to do three things which I will never give up until I die: fasting three days each month, praying Duha, and sleeping after praying Witr.”

● [صحيح البخاري ١١٧٨، صحيح مسلم ٧٢١]

What A Salaf Said Regarding Fasting, SubḥānAllāh!!

Sufyān b. ‘Uyaynah Raḥimahullāh said: “When on the Day of Resurrection a slave is being taken into account and from amongst all of his actions are sins, and all that remains is that person’s fast, Allāh will take from him all of the sins and enter him into Jannah with his fast.”

● [رواه البيهقي في شعب الإيمان]

The Wisdom Behind Fasting | Sh. Ibn al-'Uthaymeen Raḥimahullāh

Sh. Ibn al-‘Uthaymeen Raḥimahullāh said: “From the wisdom of fasting is that it is a form of training for controlling the soul and the power to stop yourself for indeed man is inclined towards evil except for the one to whom mercy is shown by Allāh, it also overwhelms a person and makes them humble, it gives them humility towards the Creator and kindness towards the creation.

From the wisdom of fasting is that the blood becomes less flowing, it becomes more thick and more constricted when a person is hungry and thirsty, this causes the flowing of Shayṭān to be less as well for indeed Shayṭān flows through the bloodstream of the son of Ādam as has been authentically narrated from the Prophet ﷺ in Bukhārī and Muslim so fasting decreases the whispers of Shayṭān and it decreases the episodes of lust and anger hence the reason fasting is called a 'shield’ against desires."

● [مجالس شهر رمضان]

Prophet ﷺ said: "There is a gate in Jannāh called ar-Rayyān and only those who observed fast shall enter through."

● [صحيح البخاري ١٨٩٦]

Al Bassaam رحمه الله said: "Fasting increases mercy and people AWARE of the pain suffered by those less fortunate."

● [‎تيسير اللام ٣١٣/١]

Prophet ﷺ said: "Every servant of Allah who observes fast for a day in the way of Allah, Allah would remove, because of this day, his face farther from the Fire (of Hell) to the extent of seventy years' distance.

● [صحيح مسلم ١١٥٣]

Virtue Of Fasting

قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : من صام يوما في سبيل الله جعل الله بينه وبين النار خندقا كما بين السماء والأرض.

The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said: “Whoever fasts a day in the Path of Allāh, Allāh will create between him and the Hellfire a trench like (the distance of) what is between the sky and the earth.”

● [رواه الطبراني في الأوسط والألباني في صحيح الترغيب والترهيب رقم الحديث ٩٩٠]

Reward Of Fasting

قال الشيخ ابن العثيمين رحمه الله : ومِنْ فضائِل الصوم أنَّ ثوابَه لا يَتَقَيَّدُ بِعَدَدٍ مُعيَّنٍ بل يُعطَى الصائمُ أجرَه بغير حسابٍ.

Sh. Ibn al-‘Uthaymīn رحمه الله: “And from the virtues of the fasting is that its reward is NOT limited to a specific amount rather the fasting person is given his reward without an account (i.e unlimited reward).”

● [مجالس شهر رمضان ٢\٣٠]

Do try to fast the 3 white days, InshaAllāh!

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This infographic illustrates the Five Pillars of Islam, which form the core practices of the religion, established during the lifetime of the Prophet Muhammad (7th century CE) —Shahada (faith), Salah (prayer), Zakat (charity), Sawm (fasting), and Hajj (pilgrimage). Rooted in earlier Abrahamic traditions, these obligations were systematized as Islam expanded, ensuring religious unity across diverse...

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Hey doc, it's Rafael again

I'm fasting in solidarity to a Muslim friend

My girlfriend is saying it's unhealthy beacuse of how much I work I do and to do it with no water or food is bad buy whatever your not a real doctor your a mind doctor

So anyways now a days I kinda just time skip? Dissociative through stuff like I'm living half in my mind half irl

Duel screening through life, so is that okay? Will this affect my ability to study

Sometimes I think you know the answers to these questions before you ask them.

As you might know, there are exceptions to fasting requirements in Islam if you have a chronic illness that would make it dangerous to do so. Now, I'm not a theologian or a Muslim, but I am a doctor. A real doctor. And it sounds very much like it's dangerous for you.

When health issues are invisible to others, we can often feel guilty about claiming them as legitimate. But hopefully you can see in this particular case how mental health is physical health. It's all tied together.

I'll write Allah a doctor's note for you. I think He'll accept it.

(You could also observe a modified fast, which is of course not in keeping with Sawm, but it might be a worthwhile exercise for your own sake. And, again, you have the note, and I think you said you're not even Muslim, so anything you do is above and beyond anyway.)