At-Tazkiyah -

Value Time

We should make the most out of this Ramadhān as only Allāh knows who will live to see the next Ramadhān. Value every moment by:

• Carrying out as much 'ibādah (worship) as possible.
• Spending as much time in the masjid as possible.
• Staying away from every sinful activity. A large tank full of milk with only a few drops of urine or alcohol is useless. Similarly a tank full of 'ibādah mixed with a few 'drops' of sin will have no value.
• Staying away from the internet. Many people use the internet for good reasons and with good intentions, and then end up on sites that cause us to sin. We move from site to site without even realising that we are committing sins. Furthermore, the internet is such a waste of our time that we log on for only a few minutes, but hours pass in futility without us even realising.
• Staying away from answering unnecessary e-mails; they can wait until after Ramadhān.

Talk About Ramadhān

We should make a habit of talking about the virtues and blessedness of Ramadhān as soon as Sha'bān dawns upon us. Those of us who know the virtues of this month should explain to others. The more people become conscious of its virtues, the more likely they are to benefit from Ramadhān.

Virtues of Ramadhān

As soon as the month of Rajab begins we should commence daily readings from the book "Virtues of Ramadhān" by Shaykh-ul-Hadīth, Hadhrat Mawlānā Muhammad Zakariyyā rahimahullāh. We should motivate ourselves, allocate time and sit daily with the family and read this book collectively throughout Rajab.

Shaykh-ul-Hadīth Mawlānā Muhammad Zakariyyā rahimahullāh was a saintly person and his words have an amazing effect on the heart which will help us spiritually prepare for the blessed month and also benefit from it.