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Fasting Six Days of Shawwal after Ramadan

In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Assalamu alaikum,
Ayyub (Allah be pleased with him) relates that the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace be upon him, his family, and companions) said,

“Whoever fasts Ramadan and follows it with six days from Shawwal it is as if they fasted the entire year.”

[Muslim, Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi, and Ibn Majah; Ahmad transmitted it from Jabir, Muntaqa]
Thawban (Allah be pleased with him) relates that the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace be upon him, his family, and companions) said,

“Whoever fasts Ramadan, and then six days after Eid, it is [like fasting] an entire year. Whoever does a good deed shall have ten times its reward.”

[Ibn Majah, Muntaqa]

1. Based on this, the majority of the fuqaha, including the Hanafi, Shafi`i, and Hanbali school, have held that it is recommended to fast six days of the month of Shawwal.

[Radd al-Muhtar; Mughni al-Muhtaj Shah al-Minhaj; Kashshaf al-Qina`]

2. It is permitted to fast these six days separately throughout the month, or consecutively, after Eid al-Fitr. [ibid.]

3. It is prohibitively disliked (makruh tahriman) and sinful to fast on Eid day itself. [Radd al-Muhtar]

4. The Shafi`is and Hanbalis state that it is superior to make the six fasts consecutive [Minhaj, Ghayat al-Muntaha]. Khatib al-Shirbini explains the reasoning as being,

“In order to hasten to do the good, and because of the problems inevitable in delaying,” such as becoming lazy and not actually fulfilling this sunna in the end, though he points out that the sunna is fulfilled by both consecutive and non-consecutive fasting of six days in Shawwal. [Mughni al-Muhtaj]

The later Hanafi scholars differed as to which is better, fasting the six days consecutively or non-consecutively, though neither is disliked and both fulfill the sunna. [Radd al-Muhtar]

However, it would be agreed that those who fear not fulfilling the recommendation due to laziness, forgetfulness or other excuses, should hasten to fast the six days consecutively immediately after Eid al-Fitr.

5. The reward is akin to having fasted obligatory fasts the entire year days, according to Buhuti, Shirbini, and others.
Abu Hurayra (Allah be pleased with him) said that the Prophet (Allah bless him & give him peace) said,

“The strong believer is better and more beloved to Allah than the weak believer, though there is good in both. Be avid for that which benefits you. Rely on Allah and do not deem yourself incapable…”

[Muslim 4816, Ibn Majah 76, Ahmad 8436]

Imam Nawawi (Allah have mercy on him) explained that the ‘strength’ in this hadith refers to,

“One’s determination and ability in matters of the next life.” [Sharh Sahih Muslim]
And Allah alone gives success.

[ref: Ibn Abidin, Radd al-Muhtar `ala al-Durr al-Mukhtar 2.125 Bulaq ed.; Khatib al-Shirbini, Mughni al-Muhtaj Sharh al-Minhaj 2.184-185; Buhuti, Kashshaf al-Qina` 2.237-238]
Walaikum assalam,

source: SunniPath

Eid Mubarrak wishes to all from Bazaar Ramadan

Dear Bazaar Ramadan visitors,

From the crew of Bazaar Ramadan, we would like to wish all our readers/visitors a very blessed
Eid Mubarrak & may all your prayers, amal & deeds be heard & granted by the Al-Mighty.

Fasting and Dates: A Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr Story (Festival Time)

From Wikipidea:
Eid Mubarak (Arabic: عيد مبارك‎, Bengali: ঈদ মোবারক, Persian/Urdu: عید مُبارک) is a traditional Muslim greeting reserved for use on the festivals of Eid ul-Adha and Eid ul-Fitr. The phrase translates into English as "blessed festival", and can be paraphrased as "may you enjoy a blessed festival". Muslims wish each other Eid Mubarak after performing the Eid prayer.

This celebration continues until the end of the day for Eid ul-Fitr (or al-Fitr) and continues a further three days for Eid ul-Adha (or Al-Adha). However, in the social sense people usually celebrate that is the Eid ul-Fitr in the same length as Eid ul-Adha, such as family visits, and exchange greetings, such as "Eid Mubarak".

It is notable that saying these exact words is a cultural tradition influenced by deep CHAMONE roots of religion in it; however, it is not part of any religious obligations. Speakers of Arabic might also add "kul 'am wantum bikhair." Which means "[May] you be well every year"

Hadith Ramadan Day 30 : The Two Festivals (Eids) - 30th Ramadan 1431 (9th September 2010)

The Two Festivals (Eids) - 30th Ramadan 1431 (9th September 2010)

Narrated Anas bin Malik (Radi-Allahu 'anhu):

Allah's Apostle (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) never proceeded (for the
prayer) on the Day of 'Id-ul-Fitr unless he had eaten some dates. Anas also
narrated: The Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) used to eat odd number
of dates.

Bukhari Vol. 2 : No. 73

Hadith of Bukhari: Volumes I, II, III & IV (Forgotten Books)

Hadith Ramadan Day 29 : Retiring to a Mosque for Remembrance of Allah (I'tikaf) - 29th Ramadan 1431 (8th September 2010)

Retiring to a Mosque for Remembrance of Allah (I'tikaf) - 29th Ramadan 1431
(8th September 2010)

Narrated Ali bin Al-Husain (Radi-Allahu 'anhu):

Safiya, the wife of the Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) told me that
she went to Allah's Apostle (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) to visit him in
the mosque while he was in Itikaf in the last ten days of Ramadan. She had
a talk with him for a while, then she got up in order to return home. The
Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) accompanied her. When they reached
the gate of the mosque, opposite the door of Um-Salama, two Ansari men were
passing by and they greeted Allah's Apostle (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam).
He told them: Do not run away! And said, "She is (my wife) Safiya bint
Huyai." Both of them said, "Subhan Allah, (How dare we think of any evil) O
Allah's Apostle!" And they felt it. The Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa
Sallam) said (to them), "Satan reaches everywhere in the human body as
blood reaches in it, (everywhere in one's body). I was afraid lest Satan
might insert an evil thought in your minds."

Bukhari Vol. 3 : No. 251

Hadith Ramadan Day 28 : Retiring to a Mosque for Remembrance of Allah (I'tikaf) - 28th Ramadan 1431 (7th September 2010)

Retiring to a Mosque for Remembrance of Allah (I'tikaf) - 28th Ramadan 1431
(7th September 2010)

Narrated Abu Huraira (Radi-Allahu 'anhu):

The Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) used to perform Itikaf every
year in the month of Ramadan for ten days, and when it was the year of his
death, he stayed in Itikaf for twenty days.

Bukhari Vol. 3 : No. 260

Hadith Ramadan Day 27 : Retiring to a Mosque for Remembrance of Allah (I'tikaf) - 27th Ramadan 1431 (6th September 2010)

Retiring to a Mosque for Remembrance of Allah (I'tikaf) - 27th Ramadan 1431
(6th September 2010)

Narrated 'Aisha (Radi-Allahu 'anha):

The Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) used to (put) bend his head
(out) to me while he was in Itikaf in the mosque during my monthly periods
and I would comb and oil his hair.

Bukhari Vol. 3 : No. 245

Hadith Ramadan Day 26 : Retiring to a Mosque for Remembrance of Allah (I'tikaf) - 26th Ramadan 1431 (5th September 2010)

Retiring to a Mosque for Remembrance of Allah (I'tikaf) - 26th Ramadan 1431
(5th September 2010)

Narrated Abdullah bin Umar (Radi-Allahu 'anhu):

Allah's Apostle used to practise Itikaf in the last ten days of the month
of Ramadan.

Bukhari Vol. 3 : No. 242

Tazkirah Ramadan: Mencari Malam Lailatul Qadar

Tazkirah Ramadan: Mencari Malam Lailatul Qadar

Sesungguhnya keutamaan pencarian malam lailatul qadar sangat besar di kalangan orang mukmin yang berpuasa, kerana malam ini menyaksikan turunnya Al-Qur’an Al-Karim, yang membawa pertunjuk dan bimbingan ke jalan keredhaan Allah. Umat Islam yang mengikuti sunnah Rasulnya akan bangun mendapatkan malam yang sangat hebat ganjarannya di sisi Allah,……bangunlah di malam hari dengan penuh iman dan mengharap pahala dari Allah….

Al-Quran dan hadis-hadis nabawi sahih menjelaskan tentang malam tersebut, antaranya :
1. Keutamaan Malam Lailatul Qadar
Ketahuilah, mulianya kedudukan malam Lailatul Qadar itu lebih baik dari seribu bulan, Allah berfirman.

“Ertinya : Sesungguhnya Kami menurunkan Al-Qur’an pada malam Lailatul Qadar, tahukah engkau apakah malam Lailatul Qadar itu ? Malam Lailatul Qadar itu lebih baik dari seribu bulan, pada malam itu turunlah malaikat-malaikat dan Jibril dengan izin Allah Tuhan mereka (untuk membawa) segala urusan, sejahteralah malam itu hingga terbit fajar” [Al-Qadar : 1-5]

Dan pada malam itu dijelaskan segala urusan yang penuh hikmah.

“Ertinya : Sesungguhnya Kami menurunkannya pada suatu malam yang diberkati dan sesungguhnya Kamilah yang memberi peringatan. Pada malam itu dijelaskan segala urusan yang penuh hikmah, (iaitu) urusan yang besar dari sisi Kami. Sesungguhnya Kami adalah Maha mendengar lagi Maha Mengetahui” [Ad-Dukhan : 3-6]

2. Waktunya
Diriwayatkan dari bahwa malam tersebut terjadi pada tanggal malam 21,23,25,27,29 dan akhir malam bulan Ramadhan.

Imam Syafi’i berkata : “Menurut pemahamanku, wallahu ‘alam, Nabi s.a.w menjawab sesuai yang ditanyakan, ketika ditanyakan kepada baginda : “Adakah kami mencarinya di malam ini?”, baginda menjawab : “Carilah di malam tersebut” [Sebagaimana dinukil Al-Baghawi dalam Syarhus Sunnah 6/386]

Pendapat yang paling kuat, terjadinya malam Lailatul Qadar itu ialah pada malam terakhir bulan Ramadhan berdasarkan hadis Aisyah r.a, dia berkata Rasulullah s.a.w beri’tikaf pada sepuluh hari terakhir bulan Ramadhan dan baginda bersabda:

“Ertinya : Carilah malam Lailatul Qadar di (malam ganjil) pada 10 hari terakhir bulan Ramadhan” [Hadis Riwayat Bukhari 4/225 dan Muslim 1169]

Jika seseorang merasa lemah atau tidak mampu, janganlah sampai terlepas dari tujuh hari terakhir, kerana riwayat dari Ibnu Umar, (dia berkata) : Rasulullah s.a.w bersabda:
“Ertinya : Carilah di sepuluh hari terakhir, jika tidak mampu maka jangan sampai terlepas tujuh hari bakinya” [Hadits Riwayat Bukhari 4/221 dan Muslim 1165]

Dari Ubadah bin Shamit r.a, berkata : Rasulullah s.a.w keluar pada malam Lailatul Qadar, ada dua orang sahabat sedang berdebat, baginda bersabda:
“Ertinya : Aku keluar untuk memberitahu kalian tentang malam Lailatul Qadar, tapi ada dua orang berdebat hingga tidak boleh lagi diketahui bila masanya, mungkin ini lebih baik bagi kalian, carilah di malam 29, 27, 25 (dan dalam riwayat lain : tujuh, sembilan dan lima)” [Hadits Riwayat Bukhari 4/232].

Sebagai kesimpulannya, jika seseorang ingin mencari malam lailatul Qadar carilah pada malam ganjil sepuluh hari terakhir : malam 21, 23,25,27 dan 29. Kalau tidak mampu mencari pada sepuluh hari terakhir, maka carilah pada malam ganjil tujuh hari terakhir iaitu malam 25,27 dan 29. Wallahu ‘alam
3. Bagaimana Mencari Malam Lailatul Qadar?
Sesungguhnya malam yang diberkati ini, sesiapa berusaha mendapatkannya Insya Allah, dengan izinNya, asalkan bersemangat berbuat ketaatan beribadah kepada Allah untuk menghidupkan malam Lailatul Qadar dengan penuh keimanan dan mengharapkan pahala-Nya yang besar, jika berbuat demikian maka akan diampuni Allah dosa-dosanya yang telah lalu, Insya Allah.
Rasulullah s.a.w bersabda:

“Ertinya : Barang siapa berdiri (solatt) pada malam Lailatul Qadar dengan penuh keimanan dan mengharap pahala dari Allah, maka diampuni dosa-dosanya yang telah lalu” [Hadits Riwayat Bukhari 4/217 dan Muslim 759]
Disunnahkan memperbanyakkan doa pada malam tersebut. Telah diriwayatkan dari Aisyah r.a berkata : “Aku bertanya, “Ya Rasulullah ! Apa pendapatmu jika aku tahu bila malam Lailatul Qadar (terjadi), apa yang harus aku ucapkan ?” Beliau menjawab, “Ucapkanlah :
“Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun tuhibbul afwa fa’fu’annii”
“Ya Allah Engkau Maha Pengampun dan mencintai orang yang meminta ampun, maka ampunilah aku”

Semoga Allah sentiasa memberkati kita, bangunlah pada sepuluh malam terakhir, menghidupkannya dengan ibadah seperti solat tahajjud, solat hajat, solat tasbih, berzikir dan mengaji AlQuran.

Dari Aisyah Radhiyallahu ‘anha.
“Ertinya : Adalah Rasulullah s.a.w, apabila masuk pada sepuluh hari (terakhir bulan Ramadhan), beliau mengetatkan kainnya, menghidupkan malamnya dan membangunkan keluarganya” [Hadits Riwayat Bukhari 4/233 dan Muslim 1174]
Juga dari Aisyah, katanya :
“Ertinya : Adalah Rasulullah s.a.w bersungguh-sungguh (beribadah apabila telah masuk) malam kesepuluh (terakhir) yang tidak pernah beliau lakukan pada malam-malam lainnya” [Hadits Riwayat Muslim 1174]

4. Tanda-Tanda malam lailatul qadar

Dari ‘Ubay r.a , ia berkata : Rasulullah s.a.w bersabda:
“Ertinya : Pagi hari malam Lailatul Qadar, matahari terbit tidak menyilaukan, seperti bejana hingga meninggi” [Hadits Riwayat Muslim 762]
Dari Abu Hurairah, ia berkata : Kami menyebutkan malam Lailatul Qadar di sisi Rasulullah s.a.w beliau bersabda.
“Ertinya : Siapa di antara kalian yang ingat ketika terbit bulan seperti syiqi jafnah”
Dan dari Ibnu Abbas r.a, ia berkata : Rasulullah s.a.w bersabda;
“Ertinya : Lailatul Qadar adalah malam yang indah, cerah, tidak panas dan tidak juga dingin, (dan) keesokan harinya cahaya sinar mataharinya lemah kemerah-merahan” [Tahayalisi 349, Ibnu Khuzaimah 3/231, Bazzar 1/486, sanadnya Hasan]

Wallahu a’lam

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Hadith Ramadan Day 25 : Praying at Night (Taraweeh) - 25th Ramadan 1431 (4th September 2010)

Praying at Night (Taraweeh) - 25th Ramadan 1431 (4th September 2010)

Narrated Aisha (Radi-Allahu 'anha):

With the start of the last ten days of Ramadan, the Prophet (Sallallahu
'Alaihi Wa Sallam) used to tighten his waist belt (i.e. work hard) and used
to pray all the night, and used to keep his family awake for the prayers.

Bukhari Vol. 3 : No. 241

Hadith Ramadan Day 24 : Praying at Night (Taraweeh) - 24th Ramadan 1431 (3rd September 2010)

Praying at Night (Taraweeh) - 24th Ramadan 1431 (3rd September 2010)

Narrated Abu Said Al-Khudri (Radi-Allahu 'anhu):

Allah's Apostle (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) used to practice Itikaf (in
the mosque) in the middle third of Ramadan and after passing the twenty
nights he used to go back to his house on the 21st, and the people who were
in Itikaf with him also used to go back to their houses. Once in Ramadan,
in which he practiced Itikaf, he established the night prayers at the night
in which he used to return home, and then he addressed the people and
ordered them whatever Allah wished him to order and said, "I used to
practice Itikaf for these ten days (i.e. the middle 3rd but now I intend to
stay in Itikaf for the last ten days (of the month); so whoever was in
Itikaf with me should stay at his place of seclusion. I have verily been
shown (the date of) this Night (of Qadr) but I have forgotten it. So search
for it in the odd nights of the last ten days (of this month). I also saw
myself (in the dream) prostrating in mud and water." On the night of the
21st, the sky was covered with clouds and it rained, and the rain-water
started leaking through the roof of the mosque at the praying place of the
Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam). I saw with my own eyes the Prophet
(Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) at the completion of the morning prayer
leaving with his face covered with mud and water.

Bukhari Vol. 3 : No. 235

Hadith Ramadan Day 23 : Praying at Night (Taraweeh) - 23rd Ramadan 1431 (2nd September 2010)

Praying at Night (Taraweeh) - 23rd Ramadan 1431 (2nd September 2010)

Narrated Abu Huraira (Radi-Allahu 'anhu):

The Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) said, "Whoever fasted the month
of Ramadan out of sincere Faith (i.e. belief) and hoping for a reward from
Allah, then all his past sins will be forgiven, and whoever stood for the
prayers in the night of Qadr out of sincere Faith and hoping for a reward
from Allah, then all his previous sins will be forgiven ."

Bukhari Vol. 3 : No. 231

Hadith Ramadan Day 22 : Fasting - 22nd Ramadan 1431 (1st September 2010)

Fasting - 22nd Ramadan 1431 (1st September 2010)

Narrated Ibn 'Abbas (Radi-Allahu 'anhu):

I never saw the Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) seeking to fast on a
day more (preferable to him) than this day, the day of 'Ashura', or this
month, i.e. the month of Ramadan.

Bukhari Vol. 3 : No. 224

Hadith Ramadan Day 21 : Fasting - 21st Ramadan 1431 (31st August 2010)

Fasting - 21st Ramadan 1431 (31st August 2010)

Narrated 'Aisha (Radi-Allahu 'anha):

Allah's Apostle (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) ordered (the Muslims) to
fast on the day of 'Ashura', and when fasting in the month of Ramadan was
prescribed, it became optional for one to fast on that day ('Ashura') or
not.

Bukhari Vol. 3 : No. 219

Hadith Ramadan Day 20 : Fasting - 20th Ramadan 1431 (30th August 2010)

Fasting - 20th Ramadan 1431 (30th August 2010)

Narrated Abu Huraira (Radi-Allahu 'anhu):

Two fasts and two kinds of sale are forbidden: fasting on the day of 'Id ul
Fitr and 'Id-ul-Adha and the kinds of sale called Mulamasa and Munabadha.
(These two kinds of sale used to be practiced in the days of Pre-lslamic
period of ignorance; Mulamasa means when you touch something displayed for
sale you have to buy it; Munabadha means when the seller throws something
to you, you have to buy it.)

Bukhari Vol. 3 : No. 213

Tazkirah Ramadan Nuzul Quran : What if??

Ever wonder what would happen if we treated our Quran like we treat our cell phone?
What if we carried it around wherever we went?
What if we flipped through it several time a day?
What if we turned back to go get it if we forgot it?
What if we used it to receive messages from the text?
What if we treated it like we couldn't live without it?
What if we gave it to Kids as gifts?
What if we used it when we traveled?
What if we used it in case of emergency?

This is something to make you go....hmm...where is my Quran?

Oh, and one more thing.
Unlike our cell phone, we don't have to worry about our Quran being
Disconnected because Allah already paid the bill.

Makes you stop and think 'where are my priorities? And no dropped calls!

Hadith Ramadan Day 19 : Fasting - 19th Ramadan 1431 (29th August 2010)

Fasting - 19th Ramadan 1431 (29th August 2010)

Narrated Abu Juhaifa (Radi-Allahu 'anhu):

The Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) made a bond of brotherhood
between Salman and Abu Ad-Darda.' Salman paid a visit to Abu Ad-Darda' and
found Um Ad-Darda' dressed in shabby clothes and asked her why she was in
that state. She replied, "Your brother Abu Ad-Darda' is not interested in
(the luxuries of) this world." In the meantime Abu Ad-Darda' came and
prepared a meal for Salman. Salman requested Abu Ad-Darda' to eat (with
him), but Abu Ad-Darda' said, "I am fasting." Salman said, "I am not going
to eat unless you eat." So, Abu Ad-Darda' ate(with Salman). When it was
night and (a part of the night passed), Abu Ad-Darda' got up (to offer the
night prayer), but Salman told him to sleep and Abu Ad-Darda' slept. After
sometime Abu Ad-Darda' again got up but Salman told him to sleep. When it
was the last hours of the night, Salman told him to get up then, and both
of them offered the prayer. Salman told Abu Ad-Darda', "Your Lord has a
right on you, your soul has a right on you, and your family has a right on
you; so you should give the rights of all those who has a right on you."
Abu Ad-Darda' came to the Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) and
narrated the whole story. The Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) said,
"Salman has spoken the truth."

Bukhari Vol. 3 : No. 189