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The Sixth Major Sin – Not Fating On A Day Of Ramadan Without Excuse.

Allah (swt) says in the Quran:

“O you who believe, fasting is ordained for you, as it was ordained for those before you, in order that you gain Taqwa (conscious of Allah) – for a fixed number of days. But if any of you is ill or on a journey, the (required) number (is to be made up) of other days. (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:183-184)

Ibn ‘Omar (ra) reported Allah’s messenger (saw) as saying: “Islam is built on five things: The Shahada (witnessing that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah and that muhammad is His servant and messenger), the Prayer, the Zakat, The Hajj, and the Sawm (fasting) during Ramadan”. (Bukhari and Muslim)

The Prophet (saw) also said: “The one who did not fast on a (particular) day of Ramadan without a (Valid) excuse will not be able to make it up by fasting a (whole) lifetime, even if he were to do that” (Ibn Majah, Abu Dawoud, Tirmithi and Ahmad)

Fasting on Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam, not observing it, is a major sin and denying it, lead to Disbelieve.

O Allah give us strength and patience to fast on the month of Ramadan, and keep us steadfast on Your religion.

In the next post InshAllah we will explain about Major Sin # 6 – Not Fasting On A Day Of Ramadan Without Excuse.

Asalamu ‘Alaykom Wa Rahmatu Allah Wabarakatuhu.

Alhamdulillah, Ramadan is over, the Eid is over, and the devils are loose again to fight with us and tempt us in the struggles of life.

in these days, we should ask ourselves what did we gain from the holy month of ramadan, and what should we keep on doing, in order not to lose it.
so what is after ramadan you ask?
keep on making the du’a –

“O Allah, Who turns the hearts, keep our hearts steadfast upon Your Deen.”

and try to implement these 10 things:
(By Sheikh `Abdullah Ibn Jibreen)

1. Seek Allah’s support, beseeching Him Almighty to guide you to the right path and help you remain steadfast in faith. Allah Almighty has praised the supplication of those who are of sound understanding when they have said: “…Our Lord! Let not our hearts deviate (from the truth) after You have guided us, and grant us mercy from You. Truly, You are the Bestower.”
(Surah Ali-Imran 3:8)

2. Be keen on being in the company of the righteous and attending dhikr meetings such as religious lectures or visiting a righteous friend to make dhikr (remembrance of Allah) together.

3. Acquire knowledge about the biographies of the Prophet’s Companions (may Allah be pleased with them all) and the righteous believers by reading books and listening to tapes. This will stimulate you to keep firm in faith and follow in their footsteps.

4. Listen to tapes that deal with religious admonitions and righteous speeches.

5. Be keen on observing the obligatory acts of worship.

6. Keep on offering supererogatory acts of worship; do what you are most inclined to and can do regularly, even if it is little. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said,

“the best deeds to Allah are the incessant ones, even though they may be few.”

7. Start learning Allah’s Book by heart. Recite what you have learned during Prayer and keep reciting the Qur’an as much as you can.

8. Perform dhikr a lot and ask Almighty Allah for forgiveness. This may seem a tiny good act, yet observing it regularly increases faith and strengthens the heart.

9. Keep away from every thing that may cause your heart to divert from the right path such as bad people, indecent television programs, pornographic pictures, and love songs.

10. Last, but not least in importance, truly repent to Almighty Allah and be keen on not deviating from the right path again. Allah Almighty rejoices when His bondman returns to Him Most High in true repentance.

Dear brother and sister, do not be one of those who do not pay heed to Allah Most High except in Ramadan. The righteous predecessors said about them, Woe to those people who do not become mindful of Almighty Allah but in Ramadan!
fast six days in this month (shawwal) and reestablish the high levels of Taqwa you had in Ramadan.

May Allah help you and me to be steadfast in the right path until we reach the following Ramadan in best health and condition.
AMEEN

Narrated Ibn `Umar (may Allah be pleased with him): I heard Allâh’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) saying, When you see the crescent (of the moon) for the month of Ramadân, start observing Saum (fast), and when you see the crescent (of the moon) for the month of Shawwâl, stop observing Saum (fast); and if the sky is overcast and you can’t see it (the crescent) then regard the month as having 30 days. (Bukhari)

عَن ابْنِ عُمَرَ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُمَا قَالَ: سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ: (إِذَا رَأَيْتُمُوهُ فَصُومُوا، وَإِذَا رَأَيْتُمُوهُ فَأَفْطِرُوا، فَإِنْ غُمَّ عَلَيْكُمْ فَاقْدُرُوا لَهُ). يَعْنِي: هِلاَلَ رَمَضَانَ. (البخاري)

Narrated Ibn `Abbâs (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet (may peace be upon him) was cupped (process of removing bad blood with a vacuum and a cup) while he was in the state of Ihrâm, and also while he was observing a Saum (fast). (Al Bukhari)

عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُمَا: أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم احْتَجَمَ وَهُوَ مُحْرِمٌ، واحْتَجَمَ وَهُوَ صَائِمٌ. (البخاري)

Ibn ‘Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) forbade uninterrupted fasting (Saum Wisal – fasting for more than one day in a row). They (some of the Companions) said: You yourself fast uninterruptedly, whereupon he said: I am not like you. I am fed and supplied drink by Allah. (Muslim)

عَنْ ابْنِ عُمَرَ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُمَا أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ نَهَى عَنْ الْوِصَالِ قَالُوا إِنَّكَ تُوَاصِلُ قَالَ إِنِّي لَسْتُ كَهَيْئَتِكُمْ إِنِّي أُطْعَمُ وَأُسْقَى.(مسلم)