Things that do not invalidate the Fast

- Enemas, eyedrops, eardrops, tooth extraction and treatment of injuries do not invalidate the fast. 

- Medical tablets that are placed under the tongue to treat asthma attacks etc, so long as you avoid swallowing any residue.

- Insertion of anything into the vagina such as pessaries, or a speculum, or the doctor’s fingers for the purpose of medical examination. 

- Insertion of medical instruments or IUD into the womb. 

- Anything that enters the urinary tract of a male or female, such as a catheter tube, or medical scopes, or opaque dyes inserted for the purpose of x-rays, or medicine, or a solution to wash the bladder. 

- Fillings, extractions or cleaning of the teeth, whether with a siwaak or toothbrush, so long as you avoid swallowing anything that reaches the throat. 

- Rinsing the mouth, gargling, sprays etc. so long as you avoid swallowing anything that reaches the throat. 

- Oxygen or anaesthetic gases, so long as that does not give the patient any kind of nourishment. 

- Anything that may enter the body via absorption through the skin, such as creams, poultices, etc. 

- Insertion of a fine tube via the veins for diagnostic imaging or treatment of the veins of the heart or any part of the body. 

- Insertion of a scope through the stomach wall to examine the intestines by means of a surgical operation (laparoscopy). 

- Taking samples from the liver or any other part of the body, so long as that is not accompanied by administration of solutions. 

- Endoscopy, so long as that is not accompanied by administration of solutions or other substances. 

- Introduction of any medical instruments or materials to the brain or spinal column.

Three hours not to be missed during Ramadan

 There are three hours each day in Ramadan not to be missed at all costs.

➡️First Hour --- Hour before breaking your fast

Prepare your meal early and dedicate this time for dua because the supplication of a fasting person before he breaks his fast is never rejected. Pray for yourself, your loved ones and the whole Ummah. And don't forget our brothers and sisters being oppressed around the world and those who have passed away among the Muslims as they need your dua.

➡️Second Hour --- Hour in the last third of the night

This next hour is around the last third of the night. Dedicate this time with plenty of dua and seeking forgiveness as it's a time when Allah SWT descends to the lowest heaven calls out: ‘Who will call upon Me, that I may answer Him? Who will ask of Me, that I may give him? Who will seek My forgiveness, that I may forgive him?’”

➡️Third Hour --- The Hour after the Fajr prayer until sunrise

The last hour should be spent after the Fajr until sunrise with lots of dhikr (remembrance of Allah) and reading Quran.

The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Whoever prays Fajr in congregation then sits remembering Allaah until the sun rises, then prays two rak’ahs, will have a reward like that of Hajj and ‘Umrah.” He said: The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “In full, in full, in full.”
This hadeeth was classed as hasan by al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Tirmidhi.

Seeking Refuge From Trials Grave

-- Seeking Refuge from Trials of Grave --
(After Reciting Durood Ibrahim)

Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

When any one of you utters tashahhud (in prayer) he must seek refuge with Allah from four (trials) and should thus say:

Allahumma Inni Auzu Bika Min Azhabil Qabr, Wa Min Azhabin Nar, Wa Min Fitnatil Mahya Wa Imamat, Wa Min Sharri Fitnatil Masih Ad-Dajjal

O Allah! I seek refuge with You from the torment of the grave, from the torment of the Hell, from the trial of life and death and from the evil of the trial of Masih al-Dajjal (Antichrist).

Sahih Muslim 588 a

Punishment Of Grave (Things To Avoid)

Punishment of Grave (things to avoid) --

 Backbiting and Spreading Rumor

 Not Reciting Quran and Acting according to its orders

 Zina (adultery) 

 Interest (Riba)

 Urine on clothes and Calumnies (to make enmity between friends)

 As for the one whose cheek you saw being torn away, he was a liar and he used to tell lies, and the people would report those lies on his authority till they spread all over the world. So, he will be punished like that till the Day of Resurrection.

 The one whose head you saw being crushed is the one whom Allah had given the knowledge of Qur'an (i.e. knowing it by heart) but he used to sleep at night (i.e. he did not recite it then) and did not use to act upon it (i.e. upon its orders etc.) by day; and so this punishment will go on till the Day of Resurrection.

 And those you saw in the hole (like oven) were adulterers (those men and women who commit illegal sexual intercourse).

 And those you saw in the river of blood were those dealing in Riba (usury).

 One of them never saved himself from being soiled with his urine, while the other was going about with calumnies (to make enmity between friends).

Sahih al-Bukhari 1386

Angels

We should make sure that the life we lead is one that is in the path of Allah and the Sunnah of our Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). That life would determine our habits and our purity and that would echo in the last days till we meet our death. So, we have to understand that the way we live determines the way we die. May Allah make us among those who are righteous and of strong faith.

1) La ilaha illaAllah as last words leads to Paradise

Narrated Mu’adh bin Jabal :
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) as saying: If anyone's last words are La ilaha ill-Allah (There is no god but Allah)" he will enter Paradise.
Sunan Abu Dawud 3116

2) How Angels deal with the Pious and the Wicked after they Die

By those (angels) who pull out (the souls of the disbelievers and the wicked) with great violence;
By those (angels) who gently take out (the souls of the believers);
Surah An Nazi'at 7:1-2

Those whose lives the angels take while they are in a pious state (i.e. pure from all evil, and worshipping none but Allah Alone) saying (to them): Salamun 'Alaikum (peace be on you) enter you Paradise, because of (the good) which you used to do (in the world)."
Surah An Nafl 16:32

And if you could but see when the angels take the souls of those who disbelieved... They are striking their faces and their backs and [saying], "Taste the punishment of the Burning Fire.
That is for what your hands have put forth [of evil] and because Allah is not ever unjust to His servants."
Surah Al Anfal 8:50-51

O you who believe! Fear Allah (by doing all that He has ordered and by abstaining from all that He has forbidden) as He should be feared. [Obey Him, be thankful to Him, and remember Him always], and die not except in a state of Islam (as Muslims) with complete submission to Allah.

Surah Ali 'Imran 3:102

Everyone shall taste death. And only on the Day of Resurrection shall you be paid your wages in full. And whoever is removed away from the Fire and admitted to Paradise, he indeed is successful. The life of this world is only the enjoyment of deception (a deceiving thing).
Surah Ali 'Imran 3:185

Who, when afflicted with calamity, say: "Truly! To Allah we belong and truly, to Him we shall return."
Surah Al Baqarah 2:156

But you prefer the worldly life,
While the Hereafter is better and more enduring.

Surah Al A’la 18:16-17
Indeed, those who have said, "Our Lord is Allah " and then remained on a right course - the angels will descend upon them, [saying], "Do not fear and do not grieve but receive good tidings of Paradise, which you were promised.
Surah Fussilat 41:30

3) Rememeber Death Often

It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:
“The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘Frequently remember the destroyer of pleasures,’ meaning death.”
Sunan Ibn Majah 4258

Laylatul Qadr

"Laylatul" means night and "Qadr" means measure. It falls on an odd night within the last 10 nights of Ramadan.

Its enigmatic specific date means we are encouraged to constantly engage in worship. It equates to worship (good deeds) of more than 83 years and 4 months. May Allah make us amongst the selected that will witness the night in the forthcoming blessed Month of the year. 

How To Pray 2 Rakats Obligatory Salah

2 Rakat Salat – Fajr

Make sure to face the Qiblah before starting any voluntary or obligatory prayer

 Dua after Wudu

Ash-Hadu An Laa ilaha ill-Allahu, Wa Ash-Hadu Anna Muhammadan ‛Abduhu Wa Rasooluhu

I testify that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is the servant of Allah and His Messenger.

 If you want you can pray Two Rakat Sunnah Prayer after Wudu (prayer wudu) (no iqamah)

Listen to the Azan and repeat the words of the Mouzzin,

When the mouzzin says Hayya ala assalah then say Lahawla Wala Kuwata illa Billah

When the mouzzin says Hayya ‘alal-falah, then say Lahawla Wala Kuwata illa Billah

Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar

Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar 

Ash-Hadu An-Laa ilaaha ill-Allah

Ash-Hadu An-Laa ilaaha ill-Allah 

Ash-Hadu Anna Muhammadar-Rasoolullaah

Ash-Hadu Anna Muhammadar-Rasoolullaah 

Ḥayya 'Alas-Salaah, Hayya 'Alas-Salaah

Hayya 'Alal Falah, Hayya 'Alal Falah

[Add these lines for Fajr Azan only:

As-Salaatu Khayrun Minan-Nawm, 
As-Salaatu Khayrun Minan-Nawm]

Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar 

Laa ilaaha ill-Allah 

Allah is the greatest, Allah is the greatest

Allah is the greatest, Allah is the greatest

I bear witness that none has the right to be worshipped except Allah,
I bear witness that none has the right to be worshipped except Allah

I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah

I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah

Come to Prayer, Come to Prayer
Come to Success, Come to Success

[Add these lines for Fajr Azan only:

The prayer is better than the sleep,
The prayer is better than the sleep]

Allah is the greatest, Allah is the greatest
None has the right to be worshipped except Allah 

 The Dua to be made after listening to the Adhan is:

Allahumma Rabba Haathihid-Da 'Watit-TaammatiWassalaatil-Qaa'imati, 'Aati Muhammadanil-Waseelata Walfadheelata, Wab 'Ath-Hu Maqaamam-Mahmoodanil-Lathee Wa'adtahu

O Allah, Owner of this perfect call and Owner of this prayer to be performed, bestow upon Muhammad al-waseelah and al-fadeelah and send him upon a praised platform which You have promised him. 

 Make Dua between Azan and Iqamah
Any Supplication that is Good of what you desire.
1) Iqamah: (before starting any Fard (Obligatory Salat) 

Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar 

 Ash-Hadu An-Laa ilaaha ill-Allah 

Ash-Hadu Anna Muhammadar-Rasoolullaah 

Hayya 'Alas-Ṣalaah

Hayya 'Alal Falah

Qad Qaamatis Salaah

Qad Qaamatis Salaah 

Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar 

Laa ilaaha ill-Allah 

Allah is the greatest, Allah is the greatest
I bear witness that none has the right to be worshipped except Allah 
I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah
Come to Prayer
Come to Success
The prayer is established
The prayer is established
Allah is the greatest, Allah is the greatest
None has the right to be worshipped except Allah 

2) Say Allahu Akbar (Allah is the greatest) (Raise both hands till shoulder and then fold hands on chest with right hand on left forearm (start prayer)

3) Before reciting Surah Fatheha (Sana)

Subhaanak-Allahumma Wa Bihamdik, Wa Tabaa-Rakas-Muk, Wa Ta‛Aalaa Jadduk, Wa Laa ilaaha Ghayruk

How far from imperfections You are, O Allah, and I praise You. Blessed be Your name and exalted be Your Majesty, and there is none worthy of worship except You.

FIRST RAKAT

4) Recite Surah Fatheha (start prayer) 

1. Bismillaahir Rahmaanir Raheem
2. Alhamdu Lillaahi Rabbil 'Aalameen
3. Ar-Rahmaanir-Raheem
4. Maaliki Yawmid-Deen
5. iyyaaka Na'budu Wa iyyaaka Nasta'een
6. ihdinas-Siraatal-Mustaqeem
7. Siraatal-Lazeena An'amta 'Alaihim Ghayril-Maghdoobi 'Alaihim Wa Lad-Daaalleen
8. Ameen

1) In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
2) Praise be to Allah, the Cherisher and Sustainer of the worlds;
3) Most Gracious, Most Merciful;
4) Master of the Day of Judgment.
5) Thee do we worship, and Thine aid we seek.
6) Show us the straight way,
7) The way of those on whom Thou hast bestowed Thy Grace, those whose (portion) is not wrath, and who go not astray.
8) Ameen

5) Recite Surah Ikhlas [(recite after Surah Fatheha) or any Surah from Quran]

Bismillaahir Rahmaanir Raheem

1. Qul Huwal Laahu Ahad
2. Allah Hus-Samad
3. Lam Yalid Wa Lam Yoolad
4. Wa Lam Yakul-Lahu Kufuwan Ahad

1. Say: He is Allah, the One and Only;
2. Allah, the Eternal, Absolute;
3. He begetteth not, nor is He begotten;
4. And there is none like unto Him.

6) Say Allahu Akbar (Allah is the greatest) (Raise both hands till shoulder)

Go to Ruku (bowing)

7) Subhaana Rabbiyal-‛Adheem 
 (Recite 3 times in ruku)
How far from imperfections my Lord is, The Supreme.

8) After getting up from Ruku, stand raise hands till shoulder and leave arms hanging on sides and recite:

Sami‛-Allahu Liman Hamidah, Rabbanaa Lakal-Hamd Hamd-An Katheer-An Tayyib-An Mubaarak-An Feeh"
(recite once)

Allah listens to him who praises Him., Our Lord, to You belongs all praise, an abundant beautiful blessed praise.

9) Say Allahu Akbar (Allah is the greatest)

Go to Sizdah (Prostration)

10) Say Subhaana Rabbiyal-A'laa
(Recite 3 times in Sizdah)

How far from imperfections my Lord is, The Most High.

11) Say Allahu Akbar (Allah is the greatest)

Sit Between Two Sizdah

12) Say Rabbigh-Fir Lee, Rabbigh-Fir Lee 
(Recite 2 times sitting between two sizdahs)

My Lord forgive me, My Lord forgive me.

Or

Say Allah Huma Maghfirli Warhamni Wa 'Afini Warzuqni 
(Recite once)

O Allah, forgive me, have mercy on me, keep me safe and sound and grant me provision. 

13) Say Allahu Akbar (Allah is the greatest)

Go to Sizdah

14) Say Subhaana Rabbiyal-A'laa
(Recite in Sizdah 3 times)
How far from imperfections my Lord is, The Most High.

15) Say Allahu Akbar

Stand up

Fold hands on chest with right hand on left forearm 

SECOND RAKAT

16) Recite Surah Fatheha (start prayer) 

1. Bismillaahir Rahmaanir Raheem
2. Alhamdu Lillaahi Rabbil 'Aalameen
3. Ar-Rahmaanir-Raheem
4. Maaliki Yawmid-Deen
5. iyyaaka Na'budu Wa iyyaaka Nasta'een
6. ihdinas-Siraatal-Mustaqeem
7. Siraatal-Lazeena An'amta 'Alaihim Ghayril-Maghdoobi 'Alaihim Wa Lad-Daaalleen
8. Ameen

1) In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
2) Praise be to Allah, the Cherisher and Sustainer of the worlds;
3) Most Gracious, Most Merciful;
4) Master of the Day of Judgment.
5) Thee do we worship, and Thine aid we seek.
6) Show us the straight way,
7) The way of those on whom Thou hast bestowed Thy Grace, those whose (portion) is not wrath, and who go not astray.
8) Ameen

17) Recite Surah Ikhlas [(recite after Surah Fatheha) or any Surah from Quran] 

Bismillaahir Rahmaanir Raheem

5. Qul Huwal Laahu Ahad
6. Allah Hus-Samad
7. Lam Yalid Wa Lam Yoolad
8. Wa Lam Yakul-Lahu Kufuwan Ahad
5. Say: He is Allah, the One and Only;
6. Allah, the Eternal, Absolute;
7. He begetteth not, nor is He begotten;
8. And there is none like unto Him.

Say Allahu Akbar (Allah is the greatest) (go to ruku) (Raise both hands till shoulder)

Go to Ruku (bowing)

18) Say Subhaana Rabbiyal-‛Adheem 
 (Recite 3 times in ruku)

How far from imperfections my Lord is, The Supreme.

19) After getting up from Ruku, stand raise hands till shoulder and leave arms hanging on sides and recite:

Sami‛-Allahu Liman Hamidah, Rabbanaa Lakal-Hamd Hamd-An Katheer-An Tayyib-An Mubaarak-An Feeh"
(recite once)

Allah listens to him who praises Him., Our Lord, to You belongs all praise, an abundant beautiful blessed praise.

20) Say Allahu Akbar (Allah is the greatest) 

Go to Sizdah (Prostration).
21) Say Subhaana Rabbiyal-A'laa
(Recite 3 times in Sizdah)

How far from imperfections my Lord is, The Most High.

22) Say Allahu Akbar

Allah is the greatest.

Sit Between Two Sizdah

23) Say Rabbigh-Fir Lee, Rabbigh-Fir Lee 
(Recite 2 times sitting between two sizdahs)

My Lord forgive me, My Lord forgive me.

Or

Say Allah Huma Maghfirli Warhamni Wa 'Afini Warzuqni 
(Recite once)

O Allah, forgive me, have mercy on me, keep me safe and sound and grant me provision.

24) Say Allahu Akbar (Allah is the greatest)

Go to Sizdah

25) Say Subhaana Rabbiyal-A'laa
(Recite in Sizdah 3 times)
How far from imperfections my Lord is, The Most High.

26) Allahu Akbar (Allah is the greatest)

Stay in sitting position

27) Tashahhud At-Tahiyyaatu
(to recite in 2nd rakat after two sizdahs)

At-Tahiyyaatu Lillaahi Was-Salaawaatu Wat-Tayyibaatu, As-Salaamu ‛Alayka Ayyuhan-Nabiyyu Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuh, As-Salaamu ‛Alaynaa Wa ‛Alaa ‛Ibaad-illaahis-Saaliheen, Ash-Hadu An Laa ilaaha ill-Allahu, Wa Ash-Hadu Anna Muhammad-An ‛Abduhu Wa Rasooluh.

Salutations are for Allah, All acts of worship and good deeds are for Him. Peace, mercy and blessings of Allah be upon you O Prophet. Peace be upon us and upon all of Allah's righteous slaves. I bear witness that none has the right to be worshipped except Allah and I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger.

28) Durood Ibrahim (recite after Tashahhud At-Tahiyyaatu)

Allahumma Salli Ala Muhammadin Wa Ala Aali Muhammadin Kamaa Sallaita Ala Ibrahima Wa Ala Aali Ibrahima Innaka Hamidum Majid. Allahumma Baarik Ala Muhammadin Wa Ala Aali Muhammadin Kamaa Baarakta Ala Ibrahima Wa Ala Aali Ibrahima Innaka Hamidum Majid

O Allah, let Your Blessings come upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as you have blessed Ibrahim and his family. Truly, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious. Allah, bless Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as you have blessed Ibrahim and his family. Truly, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious.


29) After Durood Ibrahim (Dua Masura)
Allahumma inni zalamtu nafsi zulman kathiran wa la yaghfirudh-zunuba illa Anta, faghfirli maghfiratan min 'indika warhamni, innaka Antal-Ghafurur-Rahim

O Allah, I have indeed wronged myself excessively and none can forgive sin except You, so forgive me a forgiveness from Yourself and have mercy upon me. Surely, You are The Most-Forgiving, The Most-Merciful.

30) Allahumma Inni Auzu Bika Min Azhabil Qabr, Wa Min Azhabin Nar, Wa Min Fitnatil Mahya Wa Imamat, Wa Min Sharri Fitnatil Masih Ad-Dajjal. 

O Allah! I seek refuge with You from the torment of the grave, from the torment of the Hell, from the trial of life and death and from the evil of the trial of Masih al-Dajjal (Antichrist).

31) Whatever other Duas one knows they can be recited after Tashahhud and before doing Salam.

32) Do Salam (Tasleem)

(look towards right shoulder and recite)
Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah 
Peace and blessings of Allah be unto you.

(then towards left shoulder and recite)
Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah 
Peace and blessings of Allah be unto you.

33) After finishing salam, recite Astaghfirullah 3 times
I seek forgiveness from Allah.

34) Then do Dhikr