More than 40 years ago, I arrived in Chicago in search of an idea. I was a young man looking for purpose, who believed deeply in America, was inspired by the Civil Rights Movement, and wanted to be a part of something larger. The America I believed in was one where everyone has opportunity, everyone is seen, everyone belongs—because that was an America that had a place for me, too.
You say “Eid al-Fitr”…
but do you know what you’re really saying?
Most people think it means “the feast of breaking the fast.”
Today, the imam said something I’ll never stop thinking about
We are not certain that Allah has accepted our acts of worship during Ramadan. That is why the righteous predecessors used to say: after completing their fasting, they would spend six months asking Allah to accept their deeds from Ramadan, and then another six months asking Allah to allow them to reach another Ramadan.
This shows how much they feared that their عبادات might not be accepted, despite their efforts.
A believer should not rely solely on their deeds. Rather, they should continually ask Allah to accept their good actions and forgive their shortcomings. For the acceptance of deeds by Allah is the greatest goal after performing acts of worship.
May Allah have mercy on us and accept our deeds in this blessed month.
Nobody talks about the longevity of Sheikh Abdul-Rahman Sudais. We all grew up listening to Sudais and many people memorized the Qur’an through his recitation. After over 40 years as Imam of Masjid Al Haram, he is still going till today. At an age where many voices begin to fade, Sheikh Sudais recitation still carries a rare brilliance. Time has neither touched his voice nor the soul within his tilawah.
A truly unique individual, May he continue to live long.
@Midatlblog There are Nigerians that don’t understand any other Nigerian language except English. Why must you learn a Nigerian language to naturalize?