Over 3000 Muslim athletes competed in the Olympics earlier this summer and at the same time it was Ramadan. Like thousands of my constituents in Leicester, many of those athletes will have observed the fast. With this in mind this year I wanted to make an effort to appreciate Ramadan on a much deeper and indeed personal level.

Why I Spent a Day Fasting This Ramadan and What I Learnt

Join Imam Mohamed Magid, Dr. Jasser Auda, and Guest Scholars every Ramadan evening at 7 PM to listen to their reflections on the part of the Quran that will be recited in Taraweeh prayer that night.

Qur’an Reflections

Is Tarawih Sunnah or obligatory? Some people pray Tarawih very quickly, how is it to do so? Is it compulsory to recite the complete Qur'an in Tarawih and is it necessary that the followers should listen to the whole Qur'an?

Questions & Answers on Tarawih and Ramadan

Have you ever set your alarm clock to wake up for suhoor, only to be awoken by the light of dawn shining into your room, and the sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach that you just missed your only chance to eat today?

The Productive Ramadan Online Course (Animation)

Fasting is one of the pillars of Islam. It is observed by Muslims during the month of Ramadan, a season of intense worship. How can Muslims make the best use of those precious moments? What should they do and not do while fasting? And what are the benefits that can be gained out of this blessed month? Watch this video to know the answers and more…

Ramadan: The Month of Fasting and Spirituality

What rights do the poor and needy have in Islam? Why are we, Muslims, entitled to pay prescribed amount of money? For the benefit of whom? Shouldn’t it be a matter of individual freedom?

Rights of the Poor and Needy in Islam

Now a Muslim, why am I obliged to pay zakah? Why has it been prescribed at all? If it is about charity, shouldn’t I have the choice to give it or not?

Zakah: Great Wisdom and Many Reasons

The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “Save yourself from Hell-fire even by giving half a date-fruit in charity.” (Al-Bukhari)

The Prophet On Charity and Its Virtues

What is the reward for fasting six days of Shawwal? How can a person observe fasting the six days of Shawwal? Is it necessary to fast the six days consecutively? Click to know the answer.

Fasting the Six Days of Shawwal

Discussing the objectives of our actions is an important thing because to do so is to discuss the actions in a true and deep way. It is possible that if we do not know why we are doing certain things, we could miss the entire point behind the action itself.

Objectives of Fasting and Ramadan

What do you know about the Tarawih Prayer? How should we perform it? How many rak`ahs should be prayed in Tarawih? How did the Prophet and Sahabah perform it?

Tarawih Prayer: Its Meaning, Rulings and Manners

What might we do to attain a higher position in our relation with Him? And why do we need to get closer in the first place?

The Friends of Allah: Who and How?

It is unlawful for the one giving sadaqah to remind the recipient of his generosity, to reproach him, or to make a show with his sadaqah.

Things That Invalidate Your Sadaqah

Sadaqah is not restricted to any special deed of righteousness. The general rule is that all good deeds are sadaqah. Learn about some of them here..

Give Sadaqah Even If You Have Nothing

How do we become among Allah's servants, over which Satan has no authority? How do we continue the spirit of Ramadan for the entire year, and throughout our lives?

Carrying the Torch of Ramadan Forward

In the final episode of the Prayers of the Pious series, Sheikh Omar Suleiman reflects upon the du`aa' of Umar (ra) and praying for guidance.

Prayers of the Pious (30): Show Us Guidance and Error

All Praise and Thanks are due to Allah the Almighty Who has blessed us with witnessing yet another Ramadan! The Prophet said that actions are judged by their ending. So while many of us have started preparing for `Eid, we should also make sure that we end this blessed month in a great way.

How Do We End Our Ramadan?

Today’s du`aa' is an example of how making du`aa' to Allah doesn’t have to be complicated, and the beauty behind the process of supplicating.

Prayers of the Pious (26): You Are You, and I Am Me

In today’s episode, Sheikh Omar Suleiman reflects upon the righteous du’a of `Umar Ibn `Abd Al-’Aziz after he suffered the loss of his children.

Prayers of the Pious (27): You Took My Kids

In today’s episode, Sheikh Omar Suleiman covers a prayer narrated by Imam Ibn Al-Qayyim that highlights Allah’s power to grant knowledge and wisdom.

Prayers of the Pious (25): Oh Teacher of Abraham