Salam alaikum and Jummah Mubarak! I read and discuss the sohbet, “Fasting is the Shelter from Egos and Evils” by Mawlana Shaykh Nazim Adil al-Haqqani from his book, “Liberating the Soul: A Guide for Spiritual Growth, Volume 2”, pages 93-99. May Allah ﷻ grant us to be able to transcend our egos and hold fast…Read more Friday Reflections 28.04.2022
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Sufi Meditation 04.04.2022
Salam alaikum! 🙏🏻 Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger ﷺ as saying, “When it is the month of Ramadan, the gates of mercy are opened, and the gates of Hell are locked and the devils are chained.”(Bukhari and Muslim) In this week's sohbet, I discuss Ramadan and why we fast during this month, what are we…Read more Sufi Meditation 04.04.2022
Human Desire
There is no end to Human Desires, and no matter how much you fulfill them they will only increase and keep demanding more... there is never enough! Even the whole universe wouldn't satisfy them! Fasting helps us to curtail this tendency and to keep ourselves within reasonable parameters, which is why Muslims fast during the…Read more Human Desire
Ramadan 2021
The holy month of Ramadan is a time of spiritual devotions, reflections, and deep contemplation for Muslims. I wish you all a very blessed, enlightening, and successful Ramadan. 📿🤲🏻 Ramadan timetable courtesy of Birmingham Central Mosque, UK. centralmosque.org.uk
Ramadan Prayer Timetable 2018
With thanks and appreciation to Birmingham Central Mosque.
Ramadan Mubarak! 1437/2016
Reliable astronomical data from HM Nautical Almanac Office and Crescentwatch.org indicate that on 5th June a naked-eye (unaided) sighting of the new crescent moon will be not be possible in Europe or in many regions except perhaps in South America. Hence, the correct date for the UK and Europe for the 1st of Ramadan will be the…Read more Ramadan Mubarak! 1437/2016
Eid Al Fitr 1435 / 2014
In the UK if you started fasting on 30 June, Eid al Fitr should be on Wednesday, 30 July. If you started on the 29 June, Eid will be on Tuesday, 29 July. People in the Americas might be celebrating Eid as early as Monday, if they started fasting on the 27 June. As for…Read more Eid Al Fitr 1435 / 2014
Fatwa On Fasting In Ramadan In The UK During Summer
There is no god but God, Muhammad is the messenger of God. FATWA (RULING) ON FASTING IN RAMADAN IN THE UNITED KINGDOM DURING SUMMER Bismillah. 1. A number of people have asked me since last year about the excessive length of fasting during UK summer months. 2. This has included those new to the practice…Read more Fatwa On Fasting In Ramadan In The UK During Summer
Ramadan 1435 / 2014
Reliable astronomical data from HM Nautical Almanac Office and Crescentwatch.org indicates the crescent moon is likely to be visible in the Americas, Africa and parts of Australia on Saturday night, 28th June, and in all regions on Sunday night, 29th June. Hence, the first day of fasting in the Americas and Africa should be on…Read more Ramadan 1435 / 2014
Paul Salahuddin Armstrong 