Prepared by Al-Islaah Publications( www.everymuslim.net)
1. TODAY'S HADITH
Sayyidina Jabir(radhiyallahu anhu) reports that Rasullullah(sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) would not sleep until he would read Alif laam Tanzeel-as-sajda and Tabarakallazi biyadihil mulk. (Bukhari, Tirmizi)
Rasulullah(sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) said: " The person who reads Tabarakallazi biyadihil mulk and Alif laam Tanzeel-as-sajda between Maghrib and Esha, the reward (for reading these two surahs) will be as though (the reader) had stood awake during (the night of laylatul qadr)." (Ibn Mardawayah, Ruhul-Ma'aani)
2. TODAYS FOCUS: Our Children in Ramadan
Generally speaking, children are not required to fast in Ramadan until they reach the "age of maturity." However, scholars believe that parents should train them to fast a few days or so, until they become ready to fast when they reach that age. Similar to praying, the Prophet(sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) ordered parents to train their children to pray starting with the age of seven. The question remains, how does training to fast begin? Dr. Abala Khlaiwi from the faculty of Islamic Studies at Al-Azhar University was posed this question. The reply was that children should be trained to fast gradually. They differ in their realization of the environment around them, especially parents avoiding eating or drinking due to the fact that they are fasting. If children begin to realize that, becoming aware of the advent of Ramadan, and start to ask questions, parents should answer their questions and tell them about the holy month. For example, they ask them to fast an hour or two, saying that Allah will reward you for one hour. The parents explain to the child that Allah will reward them more for each hour they fast. Then they should be asked to fast for a day and so on, according to Dr. Khlaiwi.
Simultaneously, youngsters should be asked to give or share their candy with orphan neighbors, because this teaches them how fortunate they are to have their parents around. It also teaches them that they live in an environment where they all should take care of each other's needs. Ultimately, it teaches them to be conscious of Allah, and the feeling of community. These values usually are imprinted in the minds and hearts of children and remain with them throughout their lives.
Dr. Khlaiwi recalls when she was 6 years old, she fasted a whole day and felt so happy, so accomplished. She was proud of herself and her religion. Another important aspect of Ramadan and other Islamic rituals is that parents should involve their children and ask for their participation. Thus, children are to take part in the rituals parents are performing. When the father goes to the mosque, he should take his children with him and not leave them to waste their time watching TV and other fruitless activities. If the mother prays, she also should ask her little one to stand beside her so she gets to know the prayers.
It's also recommended that parents take their children to break the fast with handicapped children, as well as orphans. Again, it teaches them to feel how fortunate they are and to be sympathetic and understanding to the needs of others, especially handicapped members of the community.
Children should also be involved in making the Ramadan dishes so they taste the joy of Ramadan. Toward the end of the month, parents should take their children to spend Eid time with their relatives in their hometowns. (Source: islamonline)
3. Q & A
Question: I intend to observe I'tikaaf during the last ten days(of Ramadhaan) but I do not have the strength to fast. Is, therefore, the observing of i'tikaaf without fasting correct or not?
Answer: Fasting is a condition for the traditional(masnoon) Sunnah I'tikaaf of the last ten days, hence, I'tikaaf without fasting is supererogatory(nafl). It will then be nafl I'tkiaaf and not the masnoon sunnah I'tikaaf. (Mufti Abdur Rahman)
4. HEALTH
Fasting and Peptic ulcer disease
It is important to realise that Peptic ulcer disease with regard to fasting is best assessed by a medical practitioner(preferably a Muslim). The response to treatment in the individual patient differs, and medical practioners decision to permit which patient, with a present or past history of peptic ulceration to fast is based on a thorough history and clinical evaluation.
Some clinical presentations of peptic ulceration which may be advised NOT to fast by medical practitioner are listed here-under.These recommendations apply to patients with present or past peptic ulcers confirmed on endoscopy.
CONTRA-INDICATIONS:
- Active ulcer on endoscopy
- Intractable pain and backpain
- Present meleana(blood in stools) or haemetemesis(vomiting blood)
- Symptomatic patient with past history of perforation
- pyloric obstruction
- Symptomatic patient with previous ulcer surgery
RELATIVE CONTRA-INDICATIONS:
- Past history with long remissions
- past history with haemorrhage
- past history of perforation and asymptomatic
- Asymptomatic patient with previous peptic ulcer disease
NB. These patients require endoscopy
* If active ulcer is detected- the patient should not fast and should take medical treatment
* If the ulcer is healed- the patient can fast while on medical treatment.
(Reference: Professor A.A.Haffejee- Fasting and Peptic ulcer diathesis)
5. EVENTS IN RAMADHAAN
Hadhrat Ali(radhiyallahu anhu) departed from this world in the month of Ramadhaan at the age of 57 years.
6. RAMADHAAN IN THAILAND
Muslims in Thailand form one-third of the Thai people. Because of the huge manifestations of celebrating the month of Ramadan, a Thai citizen feels as if the number of Muslims doubles everyday. During Ramadan, a new mosque is inaugurated mostly in every city and in every village. All the year round, Muslims of each city collect money for establishing the new mosque which is usually opened in the month of Ramadan. People here are keen on working by themselves in building these mosques. Memorizers of the Ever-Glorious Qur'an are happily carried on shoulders to be examples for the rest of Muslims and to encourage the youngsters to memorize the Glorious Qur'an as well.
In the first day of Ramadan, each Thai Muslim family even the poor families are keen on slaughtering in commemoration with the coming of this blessed month. Obviously, slaughtering in the first day of fasting is a Thai habit that has been witnessed and still a long time ago.
Among the beautiful manifestations of this month is that people, here, used to have the meal of breaking the fast in groups; the matter which is considered to be a kind of good treatment and sincere love. The Thai Muslims incline towards having large amounts of fruits during this month. Interestingly enough, spending the month of Ramadan in their country is normally among the habits of the Thai Muslims. Thus, most travelers, overseas workers and even students who study abroad usually come back to spend the month of Ramadan with their families. (Source: islamonline)
7. TODAYS DUAA
O Allah! purify me from uncleanliness and dirt, make me patient over events that are decreed, grant me the ability to be pious, and keep company with the good, by Your help, O the beloved of the destitute.
O Allah! do not condemn me for slips, make me decrease mistakes and errors, do not make me a target for afflictions and troubles, by Your honor, O the honor of the Muslims.
O Allah! grant me the obedience of the humble expand my chest through the repentance of the humble, by Your security, O the shelter of the fearful.
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