Ramadhan Planner’s Weekly Selections: {May 30, 2012}

It’s time for Ramadhan Planner’s Weekly Update! Today you will find more reminders to make up fasts, and to drink water, another tip on saving money, free printable menu planner. This week’s unclutter project is the dining room. And we begin the audio series, Fasting for Beginners/Fasting Basics.

REMINDERS____________________________________________________

Count Down -—  There are about 50 days—1 month, 2 weeks—until Ramadhan 1433 A.H. (Jul 2012) insha’Allah. If you haven’t started preparing, it’s not too late. And if you have started your preparations, keep it up!

Make Up Fasts -—  Keep making up your missed days from the last Ramadhaan! Remind your family members and friends as well.

Drink Water — It’s nearly June; Use the month of June to pick up a new habit … drinking water! Find and fill up a water bottle. Many stores have water bottles on sale and/or clearance for the season. And hopefully a bottle that is cute … Continue reading →

Check out crafts and other activities at Family Ramadhan Planner’s Weekly Picks {May 23, 2012}

ORGANIZED RAMADHAN___________________________________________________

Plan Your Ramadhan — Don’t wait until Ramadhan to decide how to spend it. Get out pencil and paper now and do it now. Here is a little help to get you going: Sample Schedule/Plan your Ramadhaan Days and Nights

Reader Submission: Gas Money for Ramadhan #2 —  Ramadhan is approaching. Do you have enough gas money to make it to taraweeh prayers?

Tip #2 Best Gas Prices. It may seem sensible to zoom over to the nearest gas station to fill up. That’s not always the best idea. Find out which gas stations in your area has the best prices. Go to gasproces.mapquest.com, type in your address, and discover who has the cheapest gas.

And, if you are going to be stocking up on food and household supplies for Ramadhan, find a store near you with a store loyalty card and that offers discounted on gas for shopping with them.

Watch for Tip #3 next week Insha’Allah.

DOMESTIC RAMADHAN TIPS___________________________________________________

Freebie
Menu Plan Blank (Ramadhan) (pdf)
This is a bare-bones planner. You write in the days of the week and the titles across the top. Very customizable. Click here for more menu planners

Unclutter & Clean Project
Last week we started on the kitchen. This week you will focus on two things: uncluttering and cleaning the dining room. I have included more recipes for non-toxic furniture cleaners that you can make yourself with a few simple ingredients. Continue reading →

Flylady Ramadham
Flylady Ramadhan and her control journals, and missions will start in about 2 weeks. In the meantime, take advantage of the Unclutter Project’s weekly assignments. It will make Flylady Ramadhan go much more smoothly.

AUDIO LOUNGE____________________________________________________

Ramadhaan – Fasting Summary (In English Only)

Dr. Saleh as Saleh — Rahima-hullaah  –  Bio Data: About

QUESTION & ANSWER_____________________________________________________

Question: Intention for Fasting Ramadhan
Does every day on which the fast is performed in Ramadan require an intention, or is it sufficient to make one intention for the whole month?

Answer:    It is sufficient in Ramadan to make one intention at the beginning of it, because even if the fasting person did not make an intention for every day the night before, that was has intention at the start of the month.

But if the fasting is broken during the month due to a journey, or illness or the like, he must make the fresh intention, because he has broken it by abandoning the fast due to travel, illness or the like.

Shaykh Muhammad bin Saalih al-`Uthaymeen

Islamic Verdicts on The Pillars of Islaam, vol.2, page.644

LAST WEEK’S SELECTIONS____________________________________________________

Just in case you missed last week: Ramadhan Planner’s Weekly Selections: {May 23, 2012}

Ramadhan Planner’s Weekly Selections: {May 23, 2012}

It’s time for Ramadhan Planner’s Weekly Update! Today you will find more reminders to make up fasts, and to schedule important appointments. Also, a tip on saving money, kitchen organization tips and printables, prayer calendar question, and a khutbah from last year on the merits of Ramadhan.

REMINDERS____________________________________________________

Count Down -—  There are about 56 days (a bit under 2 months) until Ramadhan 1433 A.H. (Jul 2012) insha’Allah. It is not too early to start thinking about Ramadhan and planning for it.

Make Up Fasts -—  Keep making up your missed days from the last Ramadhaan! Remind your family members and friends as well.

FREEBIES____________________________________________________

From last week: at-Tasfiyah wat-Tarbiyah Magazine’s Special Ramadaan Issue Vol.2 #4 [pdf].

ORGANIZED RAMADHAN___________________________________________________

Get Medical/Dental Work Done Now — Don’t wait until Ramadhan to get a tooth drilled, filled, or pulled! The same goes for any medical tests or procedures.  Continue Reading →

Reader Submission: Gas Money for Ramadhan —  Ramadhan is approaching. Do you have enough gas money to make it to taraweeh prayers? As a needy student, I know exactly what its like to have to buy gas every week. Here is a couple of money saving tip that will help you save enough $$ to make it to the masjid insha’Allah.

Tip #1 Watch Your Spending. A lot of us like to indulge in seemingly inexpensive treats. You know, coffee, candy. These expenditures really add up. Hold off on buying these little luxuries until after Ramadhan is over. Can’t do that? Use coupons, buy in bulk, or make your own coffee or other treats at home.

Watch for Tip #2 next week Insha’Allah.

DOMESTIC RAMADHAN TIPS___________________________________________________

Organize the Kitchen
Is your kitchen ready for Ramadhaan? If not, start now so that you won’t have to be stressed about it later on. Here are some tips to help you get going. 1- Organize the spice drawer. If you need drawer … Continue reading →

Kitchen Inventory
Knowing what you have in the cupboards and freezer is a huge help when stocking up this time of year. These printables also help.

• Freezer Inventory List
• Grocery Stockpile List
• Pantry Inventory List

AUDIO LOUNGE____________________________________________________

Ramadhaan – Merits and Rulings 2 (In English Only)

Shaaykh Mohammad Ibn Abdullah Ibn Ali Ibn Ahmad Al-Jarrullah Al-Malki  –  Bio Data: About  Website: www.ilmforall.net/
Yahoo Group: groups.yahoo.com/group/IlmForAll_KnowIslam/
WizIQ: ilmforall-shaikh-mohammad-al-malki1075303

QUESTION & ANSWER_____________________________________________________

Question: Fasting and Prayer Calendars
May Allah reward you for these blessed instructions, the questioner says, during the month of Ramadan there is a difference of opinion between the Imams of the Masjids concerning the beginning of the time for Fajr; keeping in mind that the masjid has in it calendars for the
athan that are produced by the Scholars of astronomy and relied upon by the Ministry of Endowments and Guidance. But some of the Imams don’t follow these calendars especially when it comes to the Fajr prayer; rather they delay the athan for Fajr by an average of more than fifteen minutes after the time that appears on the calendar. Keeping in mind that the Fajr is not seen due to the following reason, which is the electric lights; so what is your advice for those people?

Answer: No doubt the Scholars of astronomy have knowledge of astronomy, but Allah the Mighty and Majestic says, “eat and drink until the white thread (light) of dawn appears to you distinct from the black thread” (Chapter 2 verse 187) So as long as Fajr is not clear, the person can eat and drink, but the problem now is for the one who is in the city or a village that has electricity, he will not be able to determine the Fajr when it first enters due to these lights. Therefore the person should use caution, if the time for Fajr is in according to the calendar then they should stop eating and drinking and as for the prayer then they should use caution, meaning they should not rush to make the prayer (when it first comes in according to the calendar) rather they should wait. And all praises belong to Allah; his waiting for the prayer to be certain that it has entered does not equate to delaying the prayer from its early time. Therefore there should be caution, in relation to fasting we say use caution and start fasting according to the calendar and in relation to the prayer we say use caution and delay the prayer until you are sure the Fajr is in.

Fatwa by Shiek Ibn Othaimeen
Translated by Rasheed Barbee

A LOOK AHEAD____________________________________________________

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Ramadhan Planner’s Weekly Selections: {May 16th, 2012}

It’s time for Ramadhan Planner’s Weekly Update! Today you will find more reminders to make up fasts, a Ramadhan special eMagazine, and a blank calendar to print. Also, some tips for planning as a group, and tackling the kitchen, and more . . .

REMINDERS____________________________________________________

Count Down -—  There are about 62 days (a bit over 2 months) until Ramadhan 1433 A.H. (Jul 2012) insha’Allah. It is not too early to start thinking about Ramadhan and planning for it.

Make Up Fasts -—  Keep making up your missed days from the last Ramadhaan! Remind your family members and friends as well.

FREEBIES____________________________________________________

This week’s eBook freebie is at-Tasfiyah wat-Tarbiyah Magazine’s Special Ramadaan Issue Vol.2 #4 [pdf]. A 24-page publication from 2008; authenitc knowledge never goes out of style!

Free Printable Blank Ramadhan Calendar (pdf)
This is a blank 30-day calendar. You fill in the dates. Use it to track all kinds of information before, during, and after Ramadhaan.

ORGANIZED RAMADHAN___________________________________________________

Make a Plan — One of the easiest ways to stay organized during Ramadhan is to create a Ramadhaan Management Schedule. Continue reading →

Meet-Ups Help with Ramadhan Prep
Find a partner to meet with as you get prepared for Ramadhaan. The meet-up does not have to be in person; it can be over the telephone or internet (thru emails, chat, etc.).

The most important thing, is to find a willing buddy — or two or three. This helps people get motivated and focused. So, plan that meet-up: get out that address book, a calendar and some paper!

Here is what one sister did:

“. . . so last night I met up with a dear sister and we discussed our preparation for this coming Ramadan. We discussed preparation before Ramadan starts and our goals during Ramadan. I felt that it was extremely productive and I feel so ready for Ramadan now…alhamdulillah. So, I thought I’d share what we discussed with you all so that it may insha’Allah give you ideas for your own Ramadan preparation. “

DOMESTIC RAMADHAN TIPS___________________________________________________

Cleaning House
Housekeeping is a lot easier when you follow a cleaning schedule. Here are two very helpful Household Cleaning Templates to print.

In the Kitchen
Watch the follow How to Quickly Defrost Meat [VIDEO]

Print this Cooks Helpers for pan substitutions, and measuring equivalents for your refrigerator.

AUDIO LOUNGE____________________________________________________

Ramadhaan – Merits and Rulings 1 (English starts at 49 min)

Shaaykh Mohammad Ibn Abdullah Ibn Ali Ibn Ahmad Al-Jarrullah Al-Malki  –  Bio Data: About  Website: www.ilmforall.net/
Yahoo Group: groups.yahoo.com/group/IlmForAll_KnowIslam/
WizIQ: ilmforall-shaikh-mohammad-al-malki1075303

QUESTION & ANSWER_____________________________________________________

Question: What is the ruling on a fasting person cooling himself down?

Answer: It is permissible for a fasting person to cool himself down, and there is no objection to it, for the Messenger sallAllaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam used to pour water over his head due to heat or thirst and he was fasting [1], and Ibn ‘Umar, may Allaah be pleased with them, used to wet his garment when he was fasting in order to alleviate the excessive heat and thirst. And the wetness has no effect, because in such cases water does not reach the stomach.
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FatwaIslam:http://fatwaislam.com/fis/index.cfm?scn=fd&ID=707

A LOOK AHEAD____________________________________________________

Weekly Picks: May 9, 2012

TODAY’S HEADLINES …

For the week Wednesday May 9-16, 2012 . . .

Count Down -—  There are about 70 days until Ramadhan 1433 A.H. (Jul 2012) insha’Allah. It is not too early to start thinking about Ramadhan and planning for it.

Make Ups -—  Keep making up your missed days from the last Ramadhaan! Remind your family members and friends as well.

Make a Plan — One of the easiest ways to stay organized is to create a Ramadhaan Management Schedule. Continue reading →

FREEBIES_______________________________________________________

eBook ibn Taimiyyah: The Nature of Fasting  … Darussalam Publishers Contents: The Nature of Things and Break and Do Not Break the Fast
Questions and Answers: Clouds and the Day of Doubt; The Traveler; Intention; Eating and the Earlier Adhan; Fainting and Madness; A Pregnant Woman. Download The Natuture of Fasting [pdf]

QUICK READS____________________________________________________

Mercies of Ramadhan: Sins.  Within the religion of Islaam there are many favors; one is the month of Ramadan, which is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.

The Prophet – sallallahu alaihi wa sallam – explained to his Ummah that Ramadaan has such a high station that even if a Muslim’s sins were as much as the foam upon the sea, they would be forgiven through fasting in this month.

He – sallallahu alaihi wa sallam – said: “He who fasts in Ramadaan due to eemaan and hoping for reward from Allah then his previous sins are forgiven [3].

Furthermore, in this month people are freed from the Hellfire every day and night, due to Allah’s extreme mercy. The Prophet – sallallahu alaihi wa sallam – told us in this regard that:

“There are, in the month of Ramadaan, in every day and night, those whom Allah grants freedom from the Fire, and there is for every Muslim a supplication which he can make and it will be granted” [4].

This supplication, which is never rejected, occurs at the time of breaking the fast (see Sunan ibn Maajah, 1/577).

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[3] Narrated by Aboo Hurairah and collected in Saheeh al-Bukhari (Eng. Trans. Vol.3, no.125) & Saheeh Muslim (Eng. Trans. Vol.1, no.1664). The hadeeth applies to one who affirms the obligation of fasting in Ramadaan and hopes for the reward of doing it, being pleased with it, not feeling aversion to it, nor thinking that standing in its night is a hardship.

[4] Saheeh – Narrated by Jaabir and collected in Musnad Ahmad and al-Bazzar.

“Fruits of Ramadaan“. From ad-Dawal ila-Allah (AbdurRahman.org)

LISTENING IN____________________________________________________ 

The Advices of the Salaf in Regard to Ramadhan — How do you forgive? And how does forgiveness make worship easy?

Shaaykh Mohammad Ibn Abdullah Ibn Ali Ibn Ahmad Al-Jarrullah Al-Malki
Imam / Khateeb – Masjid Al Baraa bin Malik,
King Abdul Azeez International Airport Residential Complex, Member, Jeddah Dawah Centre.

Click play button below (English translation begins at  49 minutes)

QUESTION & ANSWER_____________________________________________

Question: Is it permissible for a breast-feeding woman to break her fast? And when should she make up for it? And may she feed (poor people instead of fasting)? Continue reading →

Question: Is the menstruating and post-partum bleeding woman allowed to eat and drink during the day in Ramadhaan? Continue reading →

Question: I never made up the days that I missed from the month of Ramadhan due to my monthly period and I am not able to determine how many days they were.What shall I do now? Continue reading →

A LOOK AHEAD____________________________________________________

Weekly Picks: May 2, 2012

TODAY’S HEADLINES …

For the week ending Saturday May 5, 2012 . . .

Count Down -—  There are about 80 days until Ramadhan 1433 A.H. (Jul 2012) insha’Allah. It is not too early to start thinking about Ramadhan and planning for it.

Make Ups -—  Keep making up your missed days from the last Ramadhaan! Remind your family members and friends as well.

Do it while the days are still short(er) and the weather is still cool! Come up with a plan and stick to it the best you can.

Ramadhan Cleaning —  A blank Spring Cleaning Checklist [pdf] and completed tasklists for your Clean Ramadhaan routine. Schedule cleaning session dates and times in your planner. Continue reading →

QUICK READS____________________________________________________

The Rulings Pertaining to Making up the Fast. Whoever breaks his fast or is unable to fast during Ramadhaan due to an Islaamically permissible reason, then he is required to make up for this day; such as the one whose … Continue reading →

The Wisdom and Benefits behind Fasting. Fasting has an amazing effect in preserving one’s outer limbs and inner capacities as well as protecting the soul from being overtaken by destructive components, which can ruin and destroy it.  Continue reading →

LISTENING IN____________________________________________________ 

Menses at the start of Maghrib adhan . . . Would her fasting be counted or not? Click to Listen →

QUESTION & ANSWER_____________________________________________

Question: If a person had one fast from Ramadhaan to make up, is it permissible for him to fast on a Friday?

Response: It is permissible for a Muslim to fast on a Friday if he is making up a fast from Ramadhaan, even if it is just one day.

And with Allaah lies all the success, and may Allaah send prayers and salutations upon our Prophet Muhammad (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) and his family and his companions.

The Permanent Committee for Islaamic Research and Verdicts
FatwaBase

A LOOK AHEAD____________________________________________________

Fabric Napkin Project

With Ramadhan less than 4 months away, it would be nice to have some *new* fabric napkins to use for dinner!

Here is a little sewing project.

Project ::  Fabric Napkins sewn by hand or machine

Patterns & Instructions :: Use your own, or one of these

√ Napkin Template (Windy Hill Designs) — instructions to make your own pattern

√ Stitch a Dinner Napkin (Stitch and Boots) — super easy sewing method

Other Resources ::

Simple Napkin Template (diy Maven) — sizes for lunch and dinner napkins

Napkin Tutorial (Split Hemz) — napkins with mitered corners

Linen Napkin Tutorial (Design Mom) — another mitered corner napkin

 

 

 

Spring Cleaning Checklists

Right now, most households are cleaning out, clearing out, and preparing for warmer weather. If done correctly, we should glide into Ramadhan —less than 4 months away— pretty well prepared with a clean and organized house.

Print copies of this blank Spring Cleaning Checklist [pdf]. Use it along with the completed tasklists below to compile your own lists tailored to your situation and the needs of your family. If need be, print one blank checklist for each area you want to clean.

As with any chore, pace yourself. Schedule your cleaning session dates and times in your planner.

Spring Cleaning Tasks

Spring Home Maintenance Checklists (Martha Stewart)
a comprehensive list of what to do in each room of your house

Spring-Cleaning (Martha Stewart)
an overview of what to clean

How to Organize the Linen Closet (Martha Stewart)
simple organizing techniques

Spring Cleaning: A Complete Checklist (About.com)
tutorials for spring cleaning, checklists for each room, dealing with clutter, etc

Reminder: Make up those missed days!

The days are not as short as during the winter months. But they are still manageable, fasting-wise.

Take advantage of this.

Make up your missed days from last year’s Ramadhaan. Don’t put it off until the last minute and stress yourself out.

Make a plan and stick to it. There are about 4 months until Ramadhan starts again.

Until Next Ramadhan

Updates and reminders will resume about two months before Ramdhan 1433 insha’Allah.

←← Please enjoy the site’s archives until then.