Alhamdulillah, it’s Ramadan, and the devils have been chained, InshaAllah allowing us to see more clearly the traps we may have fallen into. Once we’re clear of doubt, and practicing the faith as best we can, what does Satan throw at us next?
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Ramadan: Recognizing the Traps (3)
So. The devils are chained and we’re reaching out to others when we have doubts and making dua for guidance. What’s the next trap to watch out for?
Ramadan: Recognizing the Traps (2)
Narrated by Abu Huraira: Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “When the month of Ramadan starts, the gates of the heaven are opened and the gates of Hell are closed and the devils are chained.” قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم “ إِذَا دَخَلَ شَهْرُ رَمَضَانَ فُتِّحَتْ أَبْوَابُ السَّمَاءِ، وَغُلِّقَتْ أَبْوَابُ جَهَنَّمَ، وَسُلْسِلَتِ الشَّيَاطِينُ ” And …
Ramadan: Recognizing the Traps (1)
When God created humanity, the devil was bothered, and even now, after Allah knows how many millinea, innumerable generations, Satan and his buddies are still after us.
Ramadan: a time for…
Ramadan. It’s a time for increased focus on worship, renewing engagement with the Quran, and “…a time of spiritual reflection, improvement and increased devotion and worship,” according to Wikipedia (and it’s not wrong). As mentioned yesterday, I’m succeeding (so far) in the basic parts of the fast—avoiding food, drink, and marital relations between Fajr and Maghrib (first …
Ramadan: doing it right?
I’m having trouble focusing today, having trouble concentrating. It’s just 2 Ramadan, so that’s expected, and at the same time I’m having trouble focusing, I’m also feeling a sense of gentle tranquility, so it’s a wash, I guess.
Ramadan Mubarak!
The blessed guest has arrived once again, all thanks and praise be to Allah for granting us another opportunity to experience its blessings.
