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10 Hugely Rewarding Good Deeds to do in Ramadan

published by the_truth on 26 July, 2012 - 00:05

10 Hugely Rewarding Good Deeds to do in Ramadan

During this blessed month the reward of good deeds are increased significantly:

The Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said:“Whoever draws near to Allah during it (Ramadan) with a single characteristic from the characteristics of (voluntary) goodness, he is like whoever performs an obligatory act in other times. And whoever performs an obligatory act during it, he is like whoever performed seventy obligatory acts in other times.” (Sahih Ibn Khuzaymah, no. 1887)

So let us look at some of the heaviest good deeds we can all do in Ramadan to maximize this blessed month:

1. Billions of Good deeds in seconds.

Is male circumcision immoral genital mutilation?

published by RI_RS on 25 July, 2012 - 12:11

 

Everyone knows the female version is, but I thought the male one generally had a lot of health benefits. I'm reading now that it doesn't actually though, it apparently is not nec recommended by docs and obviously when its done on children its not consensual. So unless there's an already there medical issue, is it necessary?

Thoughts? Evidence?

Egypt launches first full Islamic veil TV Channel.

published by Hummus on 23 July, 2012 - 23:35

Yes, you read that right! Egypt has launched their first Islamic veil TV Channel. All staff must wear a Niqaab, both infront and behind the camera, and if your not wearing a Niqaab, then you can't appear on the screen. Some say that it gives a chance for those wearing a veil to attain a job in media and journalism whilst others argue that there are communication barriers. I'd like to know what you think of this new idea. 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-18932212

Uplifting/emotional lectures

published by Suhail on 23 July, 2012 - 04:19

The title says it all, if you've listened to any talks which have touched your heart, helped lift your imaan and have in general been uplifting, then please post them here so others can inshAllah benefit from them.

I'll start off with a few ">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoP-cxaYbuc]

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Ramadhan and the Olympic Games coincide every 44 years!

published by Hummus on 22 July, 2012 - 20:46

Once every 44 years, Ramadhan and the Olympic Games coincide- and this year, they have! So, will the Muslim athletes decide to abide by their religious obligations or will they represent their nation and make up the missed fasts later on? Here is what some have decided:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18875658

was Bin Laden a friend or enemy of Islam

published by Hamza13 on 22 July, 2012 - 16:54

 

Allah says in the Qur'an what means:
{Fight in the way of Allah against those who fight against you, but begin not hostilities.Lo! Allah loves not, aggressors.}* (Al-Baqarah 2:190)

The above permission to fight clearly lays down the following conditions: (1) Never commit aggression; fighting is allowed only for self-defense. (2) Fighting must never be against non-combatants or non-fighting personnel.

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