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Ramadan The Month of Fasting August 29, 2008 Maulana Wahiduddin Khan

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2 min 2 sec
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introduction to Ramadan, the five pillars, and meaning of fasting
“Today's topic: Ramadan, the month of fasting”
4 min 37 sec
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the five pillars of Islam and the true purpose of fasting
“Today's topic: Ramadan, the month of fasting”
2 min 35 sec
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fasting is training to abstain from everything forbidden
“Fasting outwardly means no food or drink — but really”
49 sec
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30 days of fasting builds a lasting habit
“Psychology shows 30 days of a habit changes you”
3 min 55 sec
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moon sighting vs calendar, and the value of watching for the moon
“Ramadan begins with sighting the new moon”
56 sec
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Prophet's dua on sighting the Ramadan moon
“When Rasulullah saw the new moon, he prayed”
1 min 48 sec
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why Ramadan is the month to recite and reflect on Quran
“The Quran was revealed in Ramadan — here's why it matters”
1 min 35 sec
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suhoor timing shows worship isn't a rigid technicality
“If the adhan starts mid-sip, finish your water”
5 min 51 sec
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the daily rhythm of a Ramadan fast, from suhoor to dusk
“Before your fast, suhoor comes first”
2 min 37 sec
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hunger and thirst as reminders of the afterlife
“Every time you feel hungry, think of God's blessing”
22 sec
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hadith on hastening iftar, not delaying it
“My Ummah stays good while it hastens iftar”
1 min 48 sec
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hastening iftar shows the difference between spirit and form
“My Ummah stays good while it hastens iftar”
4 min 6 sec
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taraweeh: praying together to hear the whole Quran recited
“What is taraweeh? Praying tahajjud early, in congregation”
1 min 39 sec
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i'tikaf: secluding yourself in the mosque for Quran devotion
“What is i'tikaf? Going into seclusion”
1 min 26 sec
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a companion's story defining taqwa as careful avoidance
“A companion asked: what is taqwa?”
2 min 35 sec
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fasting's purpose is to awaken gratitude for blessings
“Fasting is so that you may be grateful”
40 sec
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thirst at iftar reveals water as a hidden blessing
“You didn't drink all day — then evening comes”
40 sec
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some fasting people gain only hunger and thirst
“Many fasting people get nothing but hunger and thirst”
5 min 49 sec
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why fasting without leaving sin behind earns you nothing
“Many fasting people get nothing but hunger and thirst”
38 sec
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fruit-peel analogy for empty ritual fasting
“Every fruit has a peel — imagine eating only that”
2 min 11 sec
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the difference between lying and acting out a lie
“What is lying, and what is acting on a lie?”
55 sec
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why the Prophet gave more charity in Ramadan
“The Prophet gave far more charity during Ramadan”
2 min 42 sec
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fasting builds empathy for the poor and a spirit of charity
“When you feel hunger, you think of those who have none”
3 min 13 sec
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Laylat al-Qadr: the night the Quran was revealed
“In Ramadan's last days comes Laylat al-Qadr”
29 sec
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the dua to recite on Laylat al-Qadr
“Aisha asked: what should I say on Laylat al-Qadr?”
4 min 51 sec
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Laylat al-Jaiza: the reward night people waste on shopping
“The night after Ramadan ends is very important”
42 sec
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the night after Ramadan is called the night of reward
“That night after Ramadan is called Laylat al-Jaiza”
2 min 24 sec
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Ramadan and Eid as symbols of this life and the next
“Ramadan and Eid are tied together — here's how”
52 sec
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this life is restricted, the next life is total freedom
“Once Eid comes, every restriction ends”
44 sec
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thinking itself is an act of worship
“Remember: thinking itself is an act of worship”
1 min 28 sec
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Ramadan trains you to resist distraction and stay focused on God
“Ramadan's real goal: training you to avoid distraction”
2 min 49 sec
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elaborate feasts during Ramadan defeat the purpose of fasting
“People make a big fuss over suhoor and iftar meals”