Introducing the Essence of Fasting and Its Purpose
What is the difference between fasting and the other acts of worship such as prayer, alms (zakat) and pilgrimage?
Most of the acts of worship involve performing certain actions such as praying or paying alms or performing pilgrimage. However, fasting is the only act of worship defined by concepts of abandoning and abstinence.
Fasting is abstaining rather than doing, therefore the question is: what are we going to abstain from during the month of Ramadan, and not what are we going to do during the month of Ramadan. The more we abandon sins, the more our worship is beneficial, and the more we abandon bad morals, the more the worship is accepted.
Abdullah Ibn Omar may Allah be pleased with him said: you may pray until your backs bend and you may fast until you become frail, you will only be accepted when your devoutness prevents you from committing sins(3). The honored ancestors warned from unlawful money, and Ibn Al Mubarak even said: Returning a suspected Dirham is more beloved to me than donating a hundred thousand(4).
Very often, our self finds it more difficult to abandon a sin than to perform an act of worship. For example, some people who are on bad or non-talking terms with others find it easier to travel for Umra, to pray 20 rak’as of Taraweeh in the mosque throughout the Holy Month of Ramadan, or even to complete several readings of the Holy Quran, rather than forgiving the person they fought with or to pardon any wrong they did or to visit him after a period of disruption.
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(3) Mentioned by Imam Al Ghazali in his book Reviving Religious Sciences- the Chapter of the Lawful and the Unlawful 2/91.
(4) Mentioned by Ibn Rajab in his book the Collection of Science and Wisdom- the Chapter of Avoiding the Forbidden 1/254.
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Nutritious Recipe
from my kitchen with love
🥗 Spiced Chickpea Salad 🌿
A refreshing Levantine dish packed with protein and flavor—perfect as a side or a light meal!
✅ Ingredients:
For the Salad:
2 cans chickpeas (drained & rinsed)
½ tsp baking soda
1 large tomato (diced)
1 small red onion (finely diced)
2 green onions (chopped)
1 green pepper (diced, hot pepper optional for extra kick)
¼ cup fresh parsley (finely chopped)
For the Dressing:
2 cloves garlic (mashed)
Juice of 1 large lemon
3 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp paprika
✅ Instructions:
1️⃣ Prepare the Chickpeas: In a pot, add the chickpeas and baking soda, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Simmer until softened (about 10 minutes). Drain and let cool.
2️⃣ Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, cumin, and paprika.
3️⃣ Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, tomato, red onion, green onion, green pepper, and parsley.
4️⃣ Mix & Serve: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well. Let sit for 10–15 minutes to absorb flavors.
🌟 Tip: Serve with warm pita bread for a complete and satisfying meal! 😋
🌟 Bonus Tip: This salad pairs perfectly with sour pickles for an extra tangy kick! 🥒✨
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From One Seed to Seven Hundred: The Power of Giving
From Resettlement to Empowerment
Many refugees and community members face barriers of poverty, lack of skills, and limited opportunities that prevent them from stepping forward into new possibilities. Through education and career development, we can help them gain confidence, independence, and the ability to provide for themselves and their families.
Empower Lives Through Career Development! 🌟
Mozaic Career Development program uplifts individuals, providing them with the skills, resume creation, mentorship, mock interview, salary negotiation, and job opportunities necessary for a future of dignity and independence. This program transform lives by breaking the cycle of poverty and equipping refugees and community members with the tools to thrive.
This drive is Sadaqah Jariyah and Zakat Applicable
📖 The Prophet ﷺ said:"The best charity is that which helps one become self-sufficient." (Bukhari)
📖 Allah ﷻ commands us:"Give to the needy, the poor, and those striving in the cause of Allah…" (Quran 9:60)
🌍 Last Year’s Impact of the Career Development Program:
39 refugees and newly graduated individuals benefited from the Refugee Education Program.
💼 20 found stable jobs 🏢
🎓 7 were enrolled in certification courses to advance their professional careers 📜
🗣️ 3 enrolled in vocational language courses to improve their language skills for work 🌐
You can Contribute to this program here https://mozaic.kindful.com/?campaign=1352842
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Dua’a of the Day
For Our Offspring 🌟
The Prophet ﷺ taught us that dua is a powerful weapon, and there is no doubt that the dua a parent makes for their child carries immense weight. It is one of the purest forms of love a parent can offer. The prayer for a child’s well-being, guidance, and success can shape their destiny and have a profound effect on their life, both in this world and the Hereafter.
"And [Ibrahim] said, 'My Lord, make this city [Makkah] secure and keep me and my sons away from worshiping idols.'” (Quran 14:35)
Today, we raise our hands in prayer for our offspring, asking Allah to grant them strength, wisdom, and guidance. May He protect them from harm, grant them success, and bless them with the best of this life and the next. Ameen. 🙏
دعاء شامل للأبناء
اللهم احفظ لي أولادي ووفّقهم لطاعتك، وبارك لي فيهم، اللهم اجعلهم هداةً مهتدين غير ضالين ولا مضلّين، اللهم حبّب إليهم الإيمان وزيّنهُ في قلوبهم، وكرّه إليهم الكُفر والفسوق والعصيان».
-«اللهم افتح على أولادى فتوح العارفين، وعلّمهم ما جهلوا، وذكرهم ما نسوا، وافتح عليهم من بركات
السماء والارض إنّك سميعٌ مُجيبٌ، اللهم يا معلّم موسى -عليه السلام- علّمهم، ويا مفهّم سليمان -عليه السلام- فهّمهم، ويا مؤتي لقمان الحكمة وفصل الخطاب آتيهم الحكمة وفصل الخطاب».
-«اللهم علّم أبنائى وبناتى ما جهلوا، وذكّرهم ما نسوا، وافتح عليهم من بركات السماء والأرض إنّك سميع الدعاء، اللهم إنّي أسالك لهم قوة الحفظ، وسُرعة الفهم، وصفاء الذهن، اللهم اجعلهم هُداةً مهتدين».
-«اللهم اجعلهم أوفر عبادك حظًا في الدنيا والآخرة، واجعلهم من أوليائك وخاصّتك الذين يسعى نورهم بين أيديهم وإيمانهم، ولا خوف عليهم ولا هم يحزنون، اللهم اجعلهم حفظةً لكتابك، ودعاةً ومجاهدين في سبيلك، ومبلّغين عن رسولك محمدٍ - صلّى الله عليه وسلّم-».
-«اللهم اغفر ذنوبهم، وطهّر قلوبهم، وحصّن فروجهم، وحسّن أخلاقهم، واملأ قلوبهم نورًا وحكمةً، وأهلّهم
لقبول كلّ نعمةٍ، اللهم اجعلهم من الذاكرين والمذكورين، وعلّق قلوبهم بطاعتك، واجعلهم من أوجه من توجّه
إليك وأحبك».
-«اللهم افتح عليهم فتوح العارفين، وارزقهم الحكمة والعلم النافع، وزيّن أخلاقهم بالحلم، وأكرمهم بالتقوى، وجمّلهم بالعافية».
-«اللهم ارزقهم المعلّم الصالح، والصُحبة الطيبة، وارزقهم القناعة والرضا، ونزّه قلوبهم عن التعلّق بمن دُونك، واجعلهم ممّن تحبّهم ويحبّونك».
-«اللهم ارزقهم حُبّك وحبّ كلّ عملٍ يقرّبهم إلى حُبّك.اللهم اجعلهم ممّن تواضع لك فرفعته، واستكان لهيبتك فأحببته، وتقرّب إليك فقرّبته، وسألك فأجبته».
-«اللهم اكفهم بحلالك عن حرامك، وأغنهِم بفضلك عمّن سواك، اللهم جنّبهم رفقاء السوء والزنا والخمر، و
سلّمهم من العلل والأوبئة والآفات، اللهم أمدد لي على أحسن حالٍ في أعمارهم، وافسح لي بعافيةٍ منك في
آجالهم، وهب لي تربيةً طيبةً لصغيرهم، وقوي لي ضعيفهم، وأنبتهم نباتًا حسنًا يا ذا الجلال والإكرام اللهوسلّمهم من شرّ الأشرار آناء الليل وأطراف النهار، وأهدِهِم لما تحبّه منهم، واغفر لهم يا غفّار».
-«اللهم عافهم في أبدانهم ظاهرًا وباطنًا، واحفظهم من كلّ سوءٍ ومكروهٍ، وعافهم في أنفسهم ودينهم ودنياهم وأخلاقهم، وارزقهم عيشًا قارًّا ورزقًا دارًّا، اللهم جنّبهم الفواحش ما ظهر منها وما بطن، اللهم مُنّ عليّ
ببقاء أولادي، وبإصلاحهم لي، وبإمتاعي بهم، وأمدد في أعمارهم مع الصحة والعافية في طاعتك ورضاك».
-«اللهم ربّ الأرباب ربِّ لي صغيرهم، وقوّي لي ضعيفهم، وعافيهم في أبدانهم وأسماعهم وأبصارهم و
أنفسهم وجوارحهم. اللهم أشدد بهم عضدي، وأقم بهم أودي، وكثّر بهم عددي، وزيّن بهم محضري، وأحيي بهم ذكري، وأكفني
بهم في غيبتي، وأعنّي بهم على قضاء حاجتي، واجعلهم لي مطيعين غير عاصين ولا عاقّين ولا مخالفين ولا خاطئين، وأعنّي على تربيتهم وتأديبهم وبرهّم، واجعلهم لي قرة عينٍ في الدنيا والآخرة، وأعذني وذريتي
من الشيطان الرجيم يا أرحم الراحمين».
-« اللهم اجعلهم لي محبين، وعليّ مقبلين مستقيمين مطيعين، غير عاصين ولا عاقّين ولا خاطئين. اللهم ارفع عنهم البلاء والنقم، وارزقهم حسن الختام والوفاة على حقيقة الإسلام وأنت راضٍ عنهم، يا أرحم
الراحمين. اللهم آتِ نفوسهم تقواها، وزكّها أنت خير من زكّاها، اللهم اجعلهم أبرارًا أتقياء بصراء سامعين، ولك
مطيعين، ولأوليائك محبين، ولأعدائك مبغضين، اللّهم اشدد بهم عضدي، وأقم أودي، وكثّر عددي، وزيّن
محضري، وأحيي ذكري، وأكفني بهم في غيبتي، وأعنّي على حاجتي ».
اللهم جنب أولادي وذريتي الفواحش ما ظهر منها وما بطن، واجعلهم شاكرين لنعمك، وأتمّها عليهم يا
أرحم الراحمين، اللهم فجّر ينابيع الحكمة من قلوبهم، وأجرها على ألسنتهم. اللّهم امنُن عليهم بكلّ ما يصلحهم في الدنيا والآخرة، ما ذكرت منها وما نسيت، أو أظهرت أو أخفيت أو
أعلنت أو أسررت، اللهم اجعلهم من الموسع عليهم في الرزق الحلال، المعوذين من الذلّ إلّا لك، والمُجارين من
الظلم بعدلك، والمعافين من البلاء برحمتك.
اللهم إنّي أسألك بأسمائك الحسنى يا حي يا قيوم، أن تبارك لي في أبنائي وذرّيتي، ولا تضرّهم وأن
توفّقهم لطاعتك، وأن ترزقني برّهم، اللهم هب لأولاد المسلمين مثل ما سألتك لأولادي يا ذا الجلال والإكرام،
اللهم اجعل القران العظيم ربيع قلوبهم، وشفاءً لصدورهم، ونورًا لأبصارهم، اللهم فرّح بهم نبيك المختار، و
أهدهم لما تحبّه وترضاه، واجعلهم ممن تواضع لك، والحمد لله رب العالمين، والصلاة والسلام على أشرف
المرسلين سيدنا محمد النّبي الأمين وعلى آلهِ وصحبه أجمعين.
A Comprehensive Dua’a for Children
O Allah, protect my children, guide them to obey You, and bless them for me. O Allah, make them guides and rightly guided, neither misguided nor misleading. O Allah, instill love for faith in their hearts, beautify it for them, and make them detest disbelief, immorality, and disobedience.
O Allah, grant my children the understanding of the knowledgeable, teach them what they do not know, remind them of what they have forgotten, and open for them the blessings of the heavens and the earth. You are the All-Hearing, the Responsive. O Allah, You who taught Moses—teach them, You who granted Solomon understanding—grant them understanding, and You who bestowed wisdom and eloquence upon Luqman—grant them wisdom and eloquence.
O Allah, teach my sons and daughters what they are ignorant of, remind them of what they forget, and bless them with the treasures of the heavens and the earth. You are the All-Hearing, the Responsive. O Allah, I ask You to grant them strong memory, quick understanding, and clarity of mind. O Allah, make them guides and rightly guided.
O Allah, make them among Your most blessed servants in this world and the Hereafter, among Your chosen ones whose light shines before them and on their right, who fear nothing and grieve not. O Allah, make them preservers of Your Book, callers to Your path, and defenders of Your religion, and allow them to spread the teachings of Your Messenger, Muhammad (peace be upon him).
O Allah, forgive their sins, purify their hearts, protect their chastity, and perfect their character. Fill their hearts with light and wisdom, and make them worthy of receiving Your blessings. O Allah, make them among those who remember You and are remembered by You, attach their hearts to Your obedience, and make them among those who turn to You with sincerity and devotion.
O Allah, open for them the gates of wisdom, grant them knowledge that benefits, adorn their character with patience, honor them with piety, and bless them with well-being.
O Allah, grant them righteous teachers and good companions. Instill in them contentment and satisfaction, and purify their hearts from attachment to anything but You. Make them among those whom You love and who love You in return.
O Allah, bless them with Your love and the love of every deed that brings them closer to You. O Allah, make them among those who humble themselves before You and are elevated by it, who submit to Your majesty and are beloved by You, who seek closeness to You and are drawn near, and who ask of You and are answered.
O Allah, protect my children and my descendants from the evils, both visible and hidden. Make them grateful for Your blessings and complete them upon them, O Most Merciful of the merciful. O Allah, unlock the fountains of wisdom from their hearts and let them flow from their tongues. O Allah, grant them everything that will benefit them in this world and the Hereafter, whether I have remembered it or forgotten it, whether it has been made clear or kept hidden, whether I have announced it or kept it secret. O Allah, make them among those whose sustenance is abundant, protected from humiliation except to You, safeguarded from oppression by Your justice, and spared from afflictions through Your mercy.
O Allah, I ask You by Your beautiful names, O Ever-Living, O Sustainer, to bless my children and descendants, and not cause them harm. Grant them success in obeying You, and provide me with their kindness. O Allah, grant all the Muslim children the same as I ask for my own, O Possessor of Glory and Honor. O Allah, make the Holy Qur’an the spring of their hearts, a cure for their chests, and a light for their eyes. O Allah, bring joy to Your Prophet, the Chosen One, through them, guide them to what You love and accept, and make them among those who humble themselves before You. Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds, and peace and blessings be upon the noblest of messengers, our Prophet Muhammad, the trustworthy Prophet, and his family and companions.
Ameen
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