Eid Al Fitr : A Blessed and Joyful Time

Known as Mecca or Makkah and sometimes Bakkah, which is the holy ground of the Muslims, is the very place from which Prophet Mohammed proclaimed Islam in that city. It is the very place that every Muslim of every denomination, race, culture, nationality faces to pray each day. It is the very place that every Muslim aspires to reach before they die. Nonbelievers are not allowed in to the city.

Muslims partake in many celebrations and practices daily and throughout the year. One such celebration is the passing of the fasting period, which is known as Ramadan. The day on which fasting is over is called Eid al Fitr. Ideally this festival should last a period of three days, however this varies from country to country. However, nowhere is it more significant and special than at Makkah.

According to the Quran, believers are required to recite the Takbir throughout the Eid festival. It is considered a time to rejoice with family and friends, and a time to give to the poor. Towards the end of the fasting period, families will collect food items to give to the poor, so that they may also partake in a celebration of their own.

Early morning, one should rise before the sun rises, and congregate in mosques and partake in prayer. Usually there is a sermon, after which a congregational prayer is said. Then, Muslims will exchange gifts and enjoy a meal with family and friends. Homes are decorated, and the best clothing is worn. Many Muslims countries will decree a national holiday for a three day period.

The term Eid al Fitr literally means 'the breaking of fast'. It is one of the two most important celebrations in the Muslim community, the other being Hajj. It was during the fasting period that Prophet Mohammad was said to be wondering through the dessert, to hear the sound of Angel Gabriel's voice, declaring that he was the chosen one. At which point the prophet began writing the holy Quran.

Such is a blessed time in Makkah, the very epicentre of the religion.



Ramadan Activities for teenagers

Ramadan is that the ninth month of the Muslim calendar once Muslims across the globe observe quick from dawn to crepuscle to specific their feeling and obtain closeness to God. They abstain from all food, water and sexual activities throughout the abstinence amount, because it is obligatory throughout Ramadan. Muslim youngsters UN agency haven't achieved pubescence aren't expected to require half within the non secular rituals, however they will still be concerned in Ramadan celebrations while not lease them quick.

To include youngsters within the Ramadan routine, you'll go together with multiple activities which will build them experienced the framework of Islam for worship and commitment to religion. Here square measure some concepts that youngsters can love and provides them a way of accomplishment.

Kids am fond of it once their oldsters browse them hour stories right from Moon Rabbit to Harry Potter. therefore this Ramadan browse books, which can enrich their understanding of the Moslem faith. Books like My 1st Ramadan by Karen Katz, Ramadan: Moslem Holy Month by Terri Dougherty, Ramadan by Suhaib Hamid Ghazi, Celebrating Ramadan by Diane Hoyt-Goldsmith and Magid Fasts for Ramadan by Jewess Matthews square measure a good thanks to teach your young children of the holy month.

Small children take plenty of pride in colouring lovely photos, cartoons and revel in keeping their inventive concepts flowing. purchase Ramadan connected colouring books in a very craft look or transfer a large type of Ramadan colouring sheets on the market on the web. Parent ought to color these sheets with the child, at the same time explaining what they're all concerning.

Ramadan is concerning the observance of the moon, that determines the right method to begin and finish the quick. a good thanks to introduce youngsters to Ramadan is thru observance by witnessing the superb horizon of twinkling lights dominated by the crescent of the moon. facilitate them establish the celebrities as you tell them stories of however the moon, sun and stars got here the sky.

This holy month additionally calls sure several prohibitions on dressing and behavior. So, educate your kid on praying, correct dressing throughout the holy month, sensible behaviour and devotion towards the downtrodden through charity.

Parents might additionally occupy their youngsters in meal preparations albeit keeping them safe by following room rules for teenagers. There square measure such a lot of ancient Ramadan recipes specific to the region that youngsters might get hand of, feeling a way of accomplishment to visualize what a delicious feast they need created.


"Ramadan" The Month of Revival

The month of Ramadan has been eager for the Muslims all over the world devotion. A Month of purity and holiness, when you go all evil and welcome all goodness, that man should have. This is the month that provides the best opportunities for self-realization and spiritual emancipation. In Ramadan grants hostility, bad habits are hated, the rules of kindness and helpful hands are everywhere.
During Ramadan, the faithful are fast without food and water throughout the day dedicated to prayer and recite the Quran as Ramadan is the month in which the gentleman on the Qur'an has been sent as a guide for the people, clear (Signs) for guidance and judgment (between right and wrong). The name Ramadan comes from the root word "ramadaa", the rain that comes after the fall season washing to remove accumulated dust concerns. This means that the very actions of the month of Ramadan as everyone tends to wash their accumulated by acts of nature and good thoughts sins. "This is the month, the beginning of mercy, its middle forgiveness and its end liberation from the fire of hell." Said the Prophet Muhammad (PUBH) in a verse
Fasting the month of Ramadan has two dimensions, a physical dimension and another non-physical. The physical dimension is the abstention from food and water and the non-physical dimension of evil thoughts and deeds abstention. Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said. "Perhaps a fasting person get nothing from his fast except hunger and thirst" So every man must remember that fasting is not just a ritual undergo duplication, but it is a way to revive it, and it should be done with honesty . Is purity of this month is all the more welcomed with "zakkath" (the needy) 27 observed months. Muslims believe that the Lord asked the rich and able to provide a significant portion of their wealth to the needy in this month. A person who comes from a Muslim house this month leaves your hands.
Today beautiful "Iftar" arranged meetings where many people of all castes and religion connected to the break fast in the evening. Such meets remembers good idea of ​​unity and friendship among all. But the huge amount of wasted food should be afraid, it means nothing Ramadan and blessings are showered on those who are bound by the extravagance and luxury.
The Ramadan is a month for you to experience a month for the whole of humanity to start living good grades and follow their rest of their lives. That each person comes from the month is cleaner, leaner, soft and renewed.


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arabe :

إِنَّ الَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا سَوَاءٌ عَلَيْهِمْ أَأَنْذَرْتَهُمْ أَمْ لَمْ تُنْذِرْهُمْ لَا يُؤْمِنُونَ (6) خَتَمَ اللَّهُ عَلَى قُلُوبِهِمْ وَعَلَى سَمْعِهِمْ وَعَلَى أَبْصَارِهِمْ غِشَاوَةٌ وَلَهُمْ عَذَابٌ عَظِيمٌ (7) وَمِنَ النَّاسِ مَنْ يَقُولُ آَمَنَّا بِاللَّهِ وَبِالْيَوْمِ الْآَخِرِ وَمَا هُمْ بِمُؤْمِنِينَ (8) يُخَادِعُونَ اللَّهَ وَالَّذِينَ آَمَنُوا وَمَا يَخْدَعُونَ إِلَّا أَنْفُسَهُمْ وَمَا يَشْعُرُونَ (9) فِي قُلُوبِهِمْ مَرَضٌ فَزَادَهُمُ اللَّهُ مَرَضًا وَلَهُمْ عَذَابٌ أَلِيمٌ بِمَا كَانُوا يَكْذِبُونَ (10) وَإِذَا قِيلَ لَهُمْ لَا تُفْسِدُوا فِي الْأَرْضِ قَالُوا إِنَّمَا نَحْنُ مُصْلِحُونَ (11) أَلَا إِنَّهُمْ هُمُ الْمُفْسِدُونَ وَلَكِنْ لَا يَشْعُرُونَ (12) وَإِذَا قِيلَ لَهُمْ آَمِنُوا كَمَا آَمَنَ النَّاسُ قَالُوا أَنُؤْمِنُ كَمَا آَمَنَ السُّفَهَاءُ أَلَا إِنَّهُمْ هُمُ السُّفَهَاءُ وَلَكِنْ لَا يَعْلَمُونَ (13) وَإِذَا لَقُوا الَّذِينَ آَمَنُوا قَالُوا آَمَنَّا وَإِذَا خَلَوْا إِلَى شَيَاطِينِهِمْ قَالُوا إِنَّا مَعَكُمْ إِنَّمَا نَحْنُ مُسْتَهْزِءُونَ (14) اللَّهُ يَسْتَهْزِئُ بِهِمْ وَيَمُدُّهُمْ فِي طُغْيَانِهِمْ يَعْمَهُونَ (15) أُولَئِكَ الَّذِينَ اشْتَرَوُا الضَّلَالَةَ بِالْهُدَى فَمَا رَبِحَتْ تِجَارَتُهُمْ وَمَا كَانُوا مُهْتَدِينَ (16
English :
6. Those who have disbelieved - it being alike to them whether thou warn them or warn them not - they will not believe.
7. ALLAH has set a seal on their hearts and their ears, and over their eyes is a covering; and for them is a grievous chastisement.
8. And of the people there are some who say, `We believe in believe in ALLAH, and the Last Day;' while they are not believers at all.
9. They would deceive ALLAH and those who believe, but they deceive none but themselves; only they perceive it not.
10. In their hearts was a disease, so ALLAH has increased their disease, and for them is a grievous punishment because they lied.
11. And when it is said to them, `Create not disorder in the earth,' they say `We are only promoters of peace.'
12. Beware ! it is surely they who create disorder, but they do not perceive it.
13. And when it is said to them, `Believe as other people have believed,' they say, `Shall we believe as the fools have believed ?' Remember ! it is surely they that are the fools, but they do not know.
14. And when they meet those who believe, they say, `We believe;' but when they are alone with their ring-leaders they say, `We were only mocking.'
15. ALLAH will punish their mockery and will let them continue in their transgression, wandering blindly.
16. These are they who have bartered away guidance for error, but their traffic has brought them no gain, nor are they rightly guided.  

French : 

6- Tel est le cas des croyants. Quant aux ignorants qui ne sont pas prédisposés à croire, par refus et par obstination, ils ne répondront pas à l'appel d'Allah. O Mohammad, que tu les menaces ou non, cela leur est égal.
7- Ceux-là sont tellement dominés par leur incroyance que leurs coeurs semblent revêtus d'un écran qui empêche tout ce qui ne s'y trouvait pas préalablement d'y pénétrer. De même, leurs oreilles semblent scellées, si bien qu'elles n'entendent pas la vraie promesse d'Allah. Leur vue semble brouillée par un voile, si bien qu'ils ne voient pas les signes d'Allah qui affermissent la foi. Pour tout cela ils ont mérité d'être frappés par un supplice permanent.
8- Parmi les incroyants, il existe une autre catégorie de gens: ceux qui disent avec leur langue ce qui n'est pas dans leur coeur. Ils prétendent avoir la foi et disent: "Nous avons cru en Allah et au Jour du Jugement Dernier", mais leurs propos ne sont pas sincères. Ceux-là ne sont pas comptés parmi les croyants.
9- Ils dupent les croyants par leurs actions et croient tromper Allah, car ils s'imaginent qu'Il n'est pas au courant de ce qu'ils dissimulent, alors qu'Il sait ce qu'ils cachent et ce qu'ils divulguent. En fait, ils se trompent eux-mêmes, car les effets néfastes de leurs actions se retourneront contre eux, tôt ou tard, et parce que celui qui dupe autrui en le prenant à tort pour un ignorant, ne fait que se duper lui-même.
10- Les coeurs de ceux-là sont atteints de jalousie et de rancune à l'égard des croyants; de plus, leur foi est corrompue. Allah a redoublé leur mal en faisant triompher la Vérité; ceci les faisait souffrir à cause de leur jalousie, de leur rancune et de leur entêtement. Un châtiment pénible en ce monde et dans celui de l'au-delà les attend, à cause de leurs mensonges et de leur ingratitude.
11- Si l'un de ceux qui sont bien guidés dit à ces hypocrites: "Ne semez point la corruption sur terre en éloignant les gens de la voie d'Allah, en semant la sédition et en allumant le feu de la guerre", ils se prétendent innocents de toute corruption et disent: "Nous ne sommes que des réformateurs", parce qu'ils sont trop orgueilleux. Tel est le cas de tout corrupteur malin et orgueilleux qui prétend que sa corruption est une réforme.
12- Prenez garde - vous les croyants - que ce sont eux les vrais corrupteurs, mais ils sont si fiers qu'ils ne se rendent pas compte de leur corruption ni des conséquences néfastes qui les frapperont à cause de cette hypocrisie.
13- Si quelqu'un leur dit, pour les conseiller et les guider. "Agissez comme il se doit", c'est-à-dire: soyez des croyants sincères comme les gens parfaits qui entendent la voix de la raison, alors ils se moquent et raillent en disant: "Il ne convient pas que nous suivions ces ignorants faibles d'esprit". Allah a retourné contre eux leur insolence et Il a jugé qu'ils étaient les seuls sots ignorants. Pourtant ils ne savent pas avec certitude que l'ignorance et le manque de discernement est cerné en eux et est limité à eux.
14- Si ces hypocrites rencontrent les croyants sincères, ils disent: "Nous croyons comme vous en la sincérité du Messager et en son message. Nous partageons avec vous la même conviction". Mais aussitôt qu'ils les quittent et se retrouvent avec leurs amis qui sont semblables aux démons par leur sédition et leur perversité, ils disent à ces derniers: "Nous sommes des vôtres et partageons votre manière de penser et d'agir. Ce que nous disions aux croyants n'était que raillerie et moquerie".
15- Allah- qu'Il soit exalté - les punit pour leurs sarcasmes, Il leur fera essuyer l'humiliation qui est la juste punition de leur ironie et de leur attitude méprisante; Il les traitera ainsi avec dédain. Il leur laisse le temps de persister dans leur injustice abominable qui les aveugle en les empêchant de voir la vérité; ensuite Il les frappera de Son châtiment.
16- Or, ceux-là, en préférant l'égarement au Droit Chemin, sont semblables au commerçant qui choisit pour son commerce la marchandise défectueuse que personne n'achète; il ne fait aucun profit dans son commerce et perd son capital. Ainsi, dans leurs oeuvres, ils ne sont pas bien guidés.





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arabe :

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

الم (1) ذَلِكَ الْكِتَابُ لَا رَيْبَ فِيهِ هُدًى لِلْمُتَّقِينَ (2) الَّذِينَ يُؤْمِنُونَ بِالْغَيْبِ وَيُقِيمُونَ الصَّلَاةَ وَمِمَّا رَزَقْنَاهُمْ يُنْفِقُونَ (3) وَالَّذِينَ يُؤْمِنُونَ بِمَا أُنْزِلَ إِلَيْكَ وَمَا أُنْزِلَ مِنْ قَبْلِكَ وَبِالْآَخِرَةِ هُمْ يُوقِنُونَ (4) أُولَئِكَ عَلَى هُدًى مِنْ رَبِّهِمْ وَأُولَئِكَ هُمُ الْمُفْلِحُونَ (5

English :

1.       Alif, Lam, Mim. 
2. This is a perfect Book; there is no doubt in it; it is a guidance for the righteous, 
3. Who believe in the unseen and observe prayer and spend out of what WE have provided for them. 
4. And who believe in that which has been revealed to thee and that which was revealed before thee and they have firm faith in the hereafter. 
5. It is they who follow the guidance from their LORD and it is they who shall prosper.



French : 


1-"Alif"(A) "Lam"(L) "Mim"(M): ce sont là des lettres de l'alphabet arabe par lesquelles Allah - qu'Il soit glorifié - commence la Sourate afin d'attirer l'attention sur le caractère inimitable du Saint Coran, composé de lettres semblables à celles avec lesquelles les Arabes forment leurs mots, bien que ces derniers se soient avérés incapables de produire quelque chose de semblable au Coran. De plus ces lettres invitent à les écouter pour bien reconnaître la diversité de leurs sonorités.
2- Ceci est le Livre parfait, c'est le Coran que Nous révélons. Aucun être sage et équitable ne peut douter qu'il vient de la part d'Allah, ni de la véracité des réalités et des sentences qu'il renferme. Il contient la parfaite voie à suivre pour ceux qui sont aptes à rechercher la vérité, qui se préservent des méfaits et de tout ce qui attire le châtiment.
3- Ceux-là sont ceux qui croient - fermement et sincèrement - en ce qu'ils ne voient pas et qui croient en ce qui est inaccessible à leurs sens, tels les Anges et le Jour Dernier - car le fondement de la religion est la croyance au Mystère - ceux qui accomplissent les prières correctement en se dirigeant vers Allah avec une humilité véritable ainsi que ceux qui dépensent dans les voies du bien et de la piété une part des biens qu'Allah leur a octroyés.
4- Ainsi que ceux qui, ayant cru au Coran qui t'a été révélé par Allah, aux sentences et aux nouvelles qu'il renferme, agissent conformément à ses prescriptions. Ils croient aux Livres divins qui furent révélés aux prophètes et aux messagers qui t'ont précédé, tels la Torah, l'Evangile; car tous les messages divins ne sont à l'origine qu'un seul message: ils se caractérisent par la foi ferme en l'arrivée du Jour du Jugement Dernier où il y aura un jugement, une rétribution et un châtiment.
5- Ceux-là dont Nous venons d'énumérer les qualités, possèdent sûrement toutes les raisons qui leur valent d'être bien guidés par Allah et de rester dans le Droit Chemin. Ceux-là seront les seuls à obtenir ce qu'ils demandent et à réaliser leurs désirs en récompense pour leurs efforts, leur application, leur respect des ordres et leur éloignement des interdictions.





Al-Fatiha

arabe : 
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ (1
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ (2) الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ (3) مَالِكِ يَوْمِ الدِّينِ (4) إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ (5) اهْدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِيمَ (6) صِرَاطَ الَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ 
      عَلَيْهِمْ غَيْرِ الْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا الضَّالِّينَ (   7
English :

1. In the name of ALLAH, the most Gracious, the most Merciful.
2. All praise is due to ALLAH alone, Lord of all the worlds.
3. The Gracious, the Merciful.
4. Master of the Day of Judgment.
5. THEE alone do we worship and THEE alone do we implore for help.
6. Guide us in the straight path,
7. The path of those on whom THOU hast bestowed THY favours, those who have not incurred THY displeasure and those who have not gone astray.

French :

1- Elle commence par le nom d'Allah qui seul a droit à notre adoration, qui est qualifié de toutes les perfections, qui est au-dessus de tout manque. C'est lui qui détient la Miséricorde et qui octroie les bienfaits, des plus grands aux plus petits, des plus généraux aux plus particuliers. Il est qualifié de la Miséricorde permanente.
2- Toutes les formes de la plus belle louange, et en toutes circonstances sont à Allah seul. Nous Le louons de toutes les louanges, car Il est Celui qui a créé toutes les créatures et qui en a la charge.
3- Il est le détenteur et la source de la Miséricorde infinie et permanente; Il octroie tous les bienfaits, des plus petits aux plus grands.
4- Lui seul préside le Jour de la Rétribution et du Jugement qui est le Jour du Jugement Dernier. C'est Lui qui en décide et nul ne partage cette décision, même en apparence.
5- Nous n'adorons que Toi et nous n'implorons assistance qu'auprès de Toi.
6- Nous Te demandons de nous guider vers la voie de la vérité, du bien et du bonheur.
7- C'est la voie de Tes serviteurs que Tu as guidés vers la foi en Toi, auxquels Tu as octroyé le bienfait d'être bien guidés et satisfaits, et non la voie de ceux qui ont mérité Ta colère, qui se sont égarés du chemin de la vérité et du bien, car ils se sont détournés de la foi et ont refusé d'être guidés par Toi.

 

 
   


Zakat in Islam

The word charity (zaka'ah) is AN Arabic word and by definition it stands for 'Purification'. in an exceedingly broader canvas the means that|that means} encompasses the 'process and means of accomplishing purification'. In our real lives, this relates to each individual and collective purification of our wealth, by sharing atiny low portion of it with the poor, destitute and necessitous sections of the society. Significance of charity Zakat is that the core of the inspiration of an exquisite and balanced financial system ordained by our Creator for eradicating economic condition, redistributing wealth and dominant our greed for wealth. It helps within the circulation of economic wealth, that successively feeds the poor, and builds upon social relationships, ingraining the humane values of caring and sharing, thereby building a harmonious, inclusive 'society' because it nucleus. Islam features a a lot of broader canvas than the standard definition of 'religion'. It encompasses and lays out clear policies, processes, procedures and tips for each activity in our lives. The Holy religious text, isn't simply a book of spiritual code and worship (theology), however an entire guide to the manner of life. Its a manual for humanity and provides a system of values associated with each facet of individual and public life. The Quran, has directives and narratives on Theology, History, Astronomy, Economics, Sociology, Sciences, Governance, Law, Medicine, etc. briefly it encompasses the entire manner of life, from cradle to grave. In here I even have thought-about the socio-economic impact of charity, that forms one in all the 5 elementary pillars of Islam. it'll facilitate U.S.A. to know however the financial system permits for distribution and therefore the flow of wealth between numerous sections of the society. charity could be a extremely sensible and scientifically derived system and its beauty is that it doesn't cause any burden on the money dealer, in contrast to the Taxation system current these days. Its not comparable to tax, however an easy sharing system, ordained solely upon the rich, to contribute atiny low, insignificant portion of their accumulated wealth (about two.5%), among the relatives, neighbourhood and members of the society World Health Organization square measure economically less-fortunate. Why this burden of Taxation? Zakat isn't taxing on somebody, since its not supported financial gain, instead of on accumulated, unutilized wealth! this can be the divine science on that charity is predicated. This little proportion helps the flow of funds from the haves to the have-nots within the family and society. It helps in continuing stimulation of social well-being and helps each people to instigate our humanitarian component, by with reference to the sufferings and hardships among the society. It conjointly helps in wipeout of concentration of wealth, that is that the biggest drawback that the capitalist, company world is facing these days. It reduces our greed issue and inculcates the art of giving from what we have a tendency to own, thereby transfer U.S.A. nearer to every different and empathizing with the poor and destitutes, the have-nots and therefore the less-privileged. The mere act of giving conjointly adds to the fundamental fulfilment of our soul, helps U.S.A. lead happier,fulfilling and wise lives - at identical time it spreads betterness amongst our families and communities and societies, at large. The western materialistic world inculcates a culture of greed, egocentrism and specialise in individual. Islam advocates community building, instead of individual building. It instigates U.S.A. a way to assume in terms of 'We' instead of 'Me', 'Us' instead of 'I', 'Our' instead of 'Mine'. Modern-day Slavery In this world of 'corporate greed', the fruits and dignity of labour aren't with reason unfold. The gulf between the staff and one or two of company executives is thus wide, that it builds rancor, anger and hate. The wealthy keep obtaining richer at a far higher rate, and rest get poorer and deteriorate, by every passing day. additionally the free market and capitalist societies build from a state of illusion, wherever groups of people square measure all measured on the number of wealth they need massed and therefore the material objects-of-desire, they possess. This degeneration results in sanctifying and legalizing of all types of Riba' and Usury, that is that the main reason behind the downfall of the economies the planet over. Islam for this terribly reason, strictly condemns Riba altogether its forms, together with Banking Interest. If we glance around U.S.A. within the developed worlds, the overwhelming majority of the world square measure sunken in debts, that they might solely be able to pay off by continued to figure and toil for the remainder of their lives. This amounts to modern-day slavery - A slave of the Banking and economic system, for life. Purification and Insurance. Other than the plain social and economic edges, charity conjointly purifies and insures our wealth. World Health Organization apart from the Almighty Lord, Allah, would be a stronger insurer! Its his promise that any wealth on that charity is diligently bought can stay safe and secure and can not are available harm's manner and turn. the world doesn't have permission to swallow, neither will the hearth have the quality to burn, nor the water to drown, any wealth on that charity has been punctually paid. will we discover a additional less complicated, additional lovely and higher system that offers, protection, insurance, unfold and distribution of wealth during this world? the solution is apparent, as a result of we've got taken to different types of remedies that aren't divine and square measure certain to be blemished. Only the system ordained by the Almighty Allah are often divine and unflawed. Its unaltered and excellent.