Al-Madinah Academy

1. Ramadhaan Coach 23: Are you a slave of Ramadhaan?
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As salaamu alaykum wa rahmatullaahi wa barakatuh Over the last few weeks, we have tried to make a few small changes in our lives and habits to help us prepare for Ramadhaan.  Ramadhaan is just around ...

2. Ramadhaan Coach 22: :Let your money work for you
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As Salaamu alaykum wa rahmatullaahi wa barakatuh And spend in the way of Allah and do not throw [yourselves] with your [own] hands into destruction [by refraining]. And do good; indeed, Allah loves the ...

3. Ramadhaan Coach 21: Companion of the Qur'aan
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“The people of Qur’an., they are the people of Allah and His specialties.”  [Ahmad, Nisaa’ee, Ibn Maajah] Abdullaah bin `Amr bin Al-`As (May Allaah be pleased with them) reported: The Prophet ...

4. Ramadhaan Coach 20: Wake up!
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Abu Hurayrah (radhiAllaahu anhu) reported that the Messenger of Allaah (sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam) said: “Our Lord descends every night to the lowest heaven, when only one third of the night has remained. ...

5. Ramadhaan Coach 19: Make up missed fasts
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As Salaamu alaykum wa rahmatullaahi wa barakatuhu then an equal number of days [are to be made up] [2:184] We are commanded to fast during the month of Ramadhaan. If we miss any fast due to a valid ...

6. Ramadhaan Coach 18: What can I ask for in the hereafter?
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  Anas ibn Maalik, may Allah be pleased with him said:  The Messenger of Allaah sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallaam said: Whoever asks Allaah for Paradise three times, Paradise says: Oh Allaah, ...

7. Ramadhaan Coach 17: Learning by example
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As salaamu alaykum wa rahmatullaahi wa barakatuh   You can see some of the duas of Ibraheem alayhis salaam in the following verses: [2:126- 128], [14:35-37], [26:83]    Here are ...

8. Ramadhaan Coach 16: Wish List
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As salaamu alaykum wa rahmatullaahi wa barakatuh   Abu Hurairah (radhiAllaahu ‘anhu) reported that Allaah’s Messenger (sallAllaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “ Whoever does not ask from Allaah, ...

9. Ramadhaan Coach 15: Siwaak pleases Allaah
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The Messenger of Allaah sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallaam said, “Siwaak cleanses the mouth and pleases the Lord” (Bukhari).

10. Ramadhaan Coach 14: Family Ties
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A young man went to attend a lecture of Abu Hurairah, Radhi-Allaahu anhu.   He opened the dars with an announcement, “If anyone sitting here has severed any ties of kinship (qata-ur-rahim), he ...

11. Ramadhaan Coach 13: Wake up call
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As Salaamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh “Whoever prays fajr is under the protection of Allaah. Do not put yourselves in a situation where Allaah has to call you to account for your negligence, ...

12. Ramadhaan Coach 12: Quiet Time
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As salamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh Now we are about 3 months away from Ramadhaan.  If you have been busy with other things and unable to start preparing yet, try and start now.   ...

13. Ramadhaan Coach 11: Be Moderate
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The prophet sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam said, “Take on (of deeds) that which you are capable of doing”... in other words, strive, but don't overdo it since it may lead one to abandoning a deed altogether.  In ...

14. Ramadhaan Coach 10: Be consistent
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Narrated 'Aisha: Allaah's Apostle said, "Do good deeds properly, sincerely and moderately and know that your deeds will not make you enter Paradise, and that the most beloved deed to Allaah is ...

15. Ramadhaan Coach 9: It's 'only' a sunnah
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As Salaamu alaykum wa rahmatullaahi wa barakatuh "That's only a sunnah, it is not fardh and it is not in the Qur'aan" Do you think it is appropriate for us to react in this manner when we hear of ...

16. Ramadhaan Coach 8: As easy as 1-2-3
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Why do you not seek forgiveness of Allah that you may receive mercy? [An Naml 27:46] ONE What if you die before repenting for all your sins?  What if you are committing a sin that you ...

17. Ramadhaan Coach 7: Do Utmost Good
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And do good; indeed, Allah loves the doers of good. [2:195] This week, we will focus on those around us who need help.  Is there a sick person you have been meaning to visit but have not had time? ...

18. Ramadhaan Coach 6: Recite Quraan
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Simply reading the Quraan is in and of itself an act of worship which earns one great rewards. If nothing else, this demonstrates the greatness of this Book, the Book of Allaah. This is a Book we should ...

19. Ramadhaan Coach 4: Thikr
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A healthy diet is important to nourish your body and maintain good health.  The soul also needs nourishment and there are many ways in which we can nourish our souls and maintain good mental and physical ...

20. Ramadhaan Coach 3: Invite
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In the world around us, we see people are driven to achieve what they define as success.  Whether that is acquiring wealth, property or high positions, people are focussed on themselves and their ...