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 SALAM TO THE
Ramadan Traveller
The health of the soul, body and mind is hidden in depths of our
religion Islam. The holy month Ramadan in particular is a time
where you can feel your soul, body and mind in tranquility. We
welcome the Sultan of the eleven months with open arms and joy.
As the Women’s Youth Committee (KGT), we are honoured to
have had the chance to prepare you the booklet “My Ramadan
Diary” which will accompany you through this spiritual month and
allow you to make the most of it.
The Diary consists of a collection of suggestions to encourage
you along your journey and also inspires you to make use of the
wisdom of the Quran and Sunnah. This Ramadan, let us all
together set out to experience a time full of spirituality, science
and art. We hope this booklet helps you renew your soul, mind
and body.

My Dear young ones,

I pray for this booklet to be your companion in the path to
heaven and may this blessed month be a light for you. I would
also like to remind you to be humble and strive towards good
morality and character that has been commanded by our creator
Allah (SWT). Ramadan is the month of giving so let us give and be
kind to ourselves, our loved ones, the environment and to all the
non-muslims out there so they can also see how beautiful islam is.
I send my best wishes and pray for you all and ask that you may
Kindly include us in your prayers too.
I am in sincere gratitude to all my sisters who contributed to the
preparation of the diary.
Jazak-Allahu hayran

ICMG Sisters Youth

Chairwoman
 mankind and fasting
Fasting, the voice of the soul sounds every year
its silver heels touches our hearts
Like a sacrifice, the body begins to turn to a temple
Draped from prayers that burn the cliffs

In the palms of the flesh soul

Man changes his night and ends his day
Turns the time into a season that never changes

It is time to become human,

this opportunity of melting
The soul suckles the earth like a mother,
the earth will come and stand guard.
A new person will come and stand guard.

O fasting, reviving wind, spring of Islam

Descend into the human soul and drink Kewther from
the great mountain of inspiration, pour life from the
crystal glass.
To the thirsty horizons of the human heart.

Sezai Karakoç

Translated from Turkish.

C o n s i d e r a t i o n s
t o b e m a d e i n
R a m a d a n

P r a y e r
Prayer is when the servant turns to the Creator with his whole
being and makes requests and wishes from Him. We should
not be selfish in our prayers; we should pray for world peace
and the welfare of the suffering victims, heal the sick and cure
their troubles, and for the Ummah of Muhammad (PBUH) to
attain relief from disasters.

r e p e n t a n c e
Repenting is essential in order to take sanctuary in Allah (SWT)
and show our regret for the sins committed. The bad deeds
committed by a person can damage the bond between
themselves and God. With repentance, this bond is
strengthened. Thus, we submit to the glory and mercy of Allah
(SWT).

s e l f a c c o u n t i n g
Accounting for our halal and haram increases halal behaviours.
When we are conscious of ourselves, we can drive away any
haram thoughts, behaviours or actions in a determined
manner. We should strive for halal sustenance, halal business
and a halal life.

f o r g i v e n e s s
Before entering the month of Ramadan, we should ask
forgiveness from our Almighty Master and make peace with
those who are offended and those who have offended us.
During the month of Ramadan, we should strive for forgiveness
and avoid becoming offended by others.
Q U R ' A N
Ramadan is the month of the Qur'an. During this holy
month, the reading of the Qur'an should enlighten our
lives on our journeys, and we should engrave the
messages given by the Quran in our hearts and soul. We
should make an effort to read and think about the verses
at least once a day. To be able to read whilst travelling, we
should always try and keep a miniature Qur'an and Evrâd-ı
Şerif (book of Dua and Dhikr) in our bag.

T A H A J J U D
Tahajjud is a special voluntary prayer known as the 'night
prayer' – it is prayed sometime after the obligatory Isha
prayer and before Fajr. We should strive to perform
Tahajjud during Ramadan and make it a regular habit
throughout the year.

C o n t e m p l a t i o n &
u n d e r s t a n d i n g
One should contemplate on Allah's orders and the Sunnah
of our Prophet. We should strive to memorise at least one
verse and hadith a day; we should also try to learn why
verses were revealed and why the hadiths were narrated.

S O C i a l m e d i a
m o r a l
Before Ramadan, we must plan to only use social media
applications on our phones/devices at certain times. For
example, we should take a break from listening to music
during the fasting time; intend to watch only beneficial
programs on TV, and utilise our spare time for
contemplation.

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 H A T İ M C H E C K L I S T

j u z j u z j u z j u z j u z

j u z j u z j u z j u z j u z

j u z j u z j u z j u z j u z

j u z j u z j u z j u z j u z

j u z j u z j u z j u z j u z

j u z j u z j u z j u z j u z
m o n t u e w e d t h u f r i s a t s u n
R a m a d a n
c a l e n d a r
 Awrād-i Sharīf
“Such are the ones who believe (in the message of the
Prophet) and whose hearts find rest in the remembrance
of Allah. Surely in Allah's remembrance do hearts find
rest.”

(Surah Ra’d, 13:28)

The heart is a vital organ in the human body. When the heart is
healthy, it affects all organs positively. The heart is also the centre
of all emotions. Within our hearts, we can find our faith, as well as
our love and affection. When a person is excited, the heart beats
faster; when a person is happy, the heart flutters like butterflies.
When one is anxious or angry, the heart is constricted and feels
tight.

The heart takes direction according to emotions. It can turn

towards the good and the bad. It is in constant search, seeking
peace and happiness. However, worldly desires, no matter how
grand and seemingly appeasing, will never indeed be able to
satisfy the heart. Allah (SWT) knows human beings best and has
stated that hearts can only find peace by commemorating
Allah(SWT). Therefore, give your heart its spiritual nourishment
with daily readings of Awrad (book of dua and dhikr)! Get closer to
Allah (SWT) on this occasion!

“O Changer of the hearts, make my

heart firm upon Your religion’
(Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3522)
 daily duty
scan these on your
mobile device

monday tuesday

wednesday thursday friday

saturday sunday

you can either listen or follow with the reciter!

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 the things we
should avoid
When the month of Ramadan comes, Muslims enter a period of
intense worship. It is an opportunity to get out of our daily
routines, gain forgiveness from Allah (SWT), and be among the
servants that please our Lord. Sometimes, some of our
negative habits can interfere with our ability to worship and
reduce the hoped-for rewards. We must use this month to
reflect and replace our negative patterns with practices that
will please Allah (SWT) and continue them after Ramadan.

fasting
without prayer
A Muslim's day is incomplete without
prayer. Prayer is the most significant sign
of our servitude and worship, which we
are obliged to do throughout our lives.
Therefore, it is crucial to pray every day,
including when we are fasting.

sleeping too much

Every minute of the month Ramadan is
valuable and should be utilised productively.
Sleeping during the night and noon naps
are essential for recovery, too much will only
hinder us. It is crucial for people to increase
their worship and continue their daily routine as
much as possible during the month of Ramadan
and avoid excess sleeping.
anger:
While the wisdom of fasting is patience, we can
often become entangled in the saying "hungry
people make angry people". During Ramadan, it
is essential that we do not let our anger manifest
because of hunger and that we strive to shield
our patience throughout this month. We should
also try our best to exercise patience in our
everyday lives after Ramadan continuously. The
Messenger of Allah (PBUH) advised the following
when he said: "I know a word that if that person
says that word, the state of wrath in him will
surely disappear. (Yes) if that person says,
'A'udhu Billahi min ash-shaytaan', this state of
affairs in him will go away."
(Bukhârî, Hadith No: 1356)

BE CAREFUL WHILE SPEAKING:

Ramadan is an educational month that also
focuses on improving one's character. It
teaches Muslims to control their desires
and impulses. A person's relationship with
those they are surrounded with,
especially their speech must be constantly
regulated and optimised by oneself. At
the beginning of this is the etiquette of
speaking. Let's start this Ramadan by
abstaining from unnecessary talks,
discussions, backbiting and slander.

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 İ n s a n - ı
k â m İ l

t h e c o m p l e t e
p e r s o n
 İnsan-ı kâmil: meaning the complete person - guide,
evidence, advise and lead.

Subject to Prophetic Sunnah, moralized by our Prophet's

morality, complying with Allah's orders and prohibitions,
filled with His love, who reach the upper ranks in a moral
and spiritual sense, is an ingenious person.

Nowadays, it is difficult to reach the level of İnsan-ı kâmil.

As technology develops people start to move away from
these values. Preventing this is possible with energies of
exemplary muslims and young generations. And of course,
we need a new value system in order to reach the level of
İnsan-ı kâmil. If we take into account that we are living
away from these moral values, we need to understand and
rely more on moral principles. We should not forget that
the Quran, Sunnah and Faith are in accordance with each
other. For this reason, we should pay attention to Allah’s
orders, the Sunnah of our Prophet and pay attention to
our prayers and we should not hinder our supererogatory
prayers.

As a result of negligence of one of these, a person cannot

reach and falls into heedlessness. In order to be
able to reach the congestion, we must hold tightly to the
Sunnah, we must develop our qualities such as;
compassion, justice, honesty, altruism, obedience towards
people, righteousness and to understand the importance
of morality. And most importantly we must know
ourselves. Therefore, by knowing oneself, you can reach
the true knowledge about Allah, the world and
become İnsan-ı kâmil.

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 Types of Worship
Females Can
Perform During
Their Excused
Days

» GIVING CHARITY
» MAKING DUA/SUPPLICATION
» PERFORMING ACTS OF GOOD DEEDS
» READING THE QURAN’S TAFSIR
» CONTEMPLATION
» READING RELIGIOUS BOOKS
» DOING DHIKR
» PERFORMING WUDHU
(ABLUTION)
» WATCHING EDUCATIONAL
AND SPIRITUAL WEBINARS
S o m e f o o d s m e n t i o n e d
i n t h e Q u r a n , o u r
s o u r c e o f h e a l i n g :
The Quran has included many fine details about nutrition and
emphasized the importance of various foods. For example;
protein based foods (such as meat, fish and milk), vegetable
foods and fruits (wheat, figs, lentils, garlic, onion, pomegranate
etc.).

m i l k :
“And indeed, for you in livestock is a lesson. We
give you drink from that which is in their bellies, and
for you in them are numerous benefits, and from
them you eat.”
(Al-Mumenoon 23:21)

f i s h :
“And it is He who subjected the sea for you to eat
from its tender meat and to extract from it
ornaments which you wear.”
(An-Nahl 16:14)

f i g :
“By the fig and the olive”
(At-Tin 95:1)
H O N E Y :
“And your Lord inspired the bee, saying “Take for
yourself among the mountains, houses, and among
the trees and [in] that which they construct. Then eat
from all the fruits and follow the ways of your Lord
laid down [for you].” There emerges from their
bellies a drink, varying in colours, in which there is
healing for people. There truly is a sign in this for
those who think.”
(An-Nahl 16:68-69)

b a s i l :
“And grain having husks and scented plants”
(Ar-Rahman 55:12)

“Then [for him is] rest and bounty and a garden of

pleasure” (Al-Waqia 56:29)

D a t e , G r a p e ,
P o m e g r a n a t e a n d
O l i v e :
“And it is He who sends down rain from the sky, and
We produce thereby the growth of all things. We
produce from it greenery from which We produce
grains arranged in layers. And from the palm trees -
of its emerging fruits clusters hanging low. And [We
produce} gardens of grapevines and olives and
pomegranates, similar yet varied. Look at [each of] its
fruit when it yields and [at] its ripening. Indeed in that
are signs for a people who believe.”
(Al-Anaam 6:99)

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İ D E A L R A M A d A N d a y

After Suhoor, wait

for the fajr prayer -
don’t go back to Do Dhikr on the
sleep straight away. way to school or
Spend that time work.
worshiping.

Keep your eyes,

ears and tongue
away from any
haram.

Participate in
Quran muqabala
or read a juzz
yourself everyday.

During the day, after

your prayers, read
the Evrad-i Serif
(Book of dua and
dhikr).

Memorise an ayah
or hadith and apply
it to your life.
 Don't neglect the
Tahajjud prayer.

Every smile is a
charity (sadaqa). Be
friendly and do not
neglect to greet
Help your family
people.
prepare
for iftar.

If you have the

opportunity, apply
Qailulah, which is the
sunnah of our
Prophet. Open your fast with
light foods to reduce
the state of laziness, so
that you can easily
perform the worship for
Read the Quran or a your Lord.
religious book before
going to bed.

Perform the
taraweeh prayer in
congregation or do
it yourself at home.

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T h e A d a b ( e t i q u e t t e ) o f
E a t i n g a n d D r i n k i n g :

When Prophet (PBUH) was breaking his fast he would make the
dua,
“Oh Allah! I fasted for You and I believe in You [and I put my
trust in You] and I break my fast with Your sustenance".
(Abu Dawud, Saum, 22)

Washing hands before and after eating food.

Starting with the Basmala, if you forget to say

“Bismillah”, then recite the following:
“Bismillahi awwalahu wa akhiru.”

Breaking your fast with a date.

Eating with your right hand.

Not looking at someone else or
their food when eating.

Not drinking the water all at once.

Reciting the ‘dua before eating’.

Not wasting food, and finishing

the food on your plate.

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 p r a y e r a n d
i n t e n t i o n
An eternal life, with no
beginning nor an ending. A life
that will kill death.
Allah is Ar-Rahman, Ar-Raheem.
He is the only owner and creator A dazzling world with thrones,
of all the Universes. He is aware delicacies yet also a world of
of every step we take and every sorrow and struggles. A world in
moment that passes brings us which liquid fires are offered on
closer to Him. To Him we call for golden platters.
the answering of all our prayers.
With or without knowing, we are
on one of the two paths. Our limbs
We will be accounted for the will bear witness to our actions.
things we have said and that The time is close.
which we should have but did not
say, as well as the things we have Oh Allah make our questioning
done and that we should have easy, protect us from your wrath
but have not done. and keep us under Your shade.
Help us grow with your religion
and let your religion reach its peak
with us. Take our souls when we
are in a state of iman and keep us
among your most pious believers!

c h e c k l i s t :
I started the day with dhikr/dua I read a book

I woke up for Fajr prayer I attended Taraweeh prayer

I recieved information about
I helped someone today my local Spiritual night.
 d a y

A c t i o n :
Set yourself 3 goals to help adapt good manners until the end of
Ramadan.

01
02
03

‘Oh Allah. Guide me to the right

path and make me successful on
that path.”

MUslİm, DHIKR, 78

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T A R A W E E H P R A Y E R

Taraweeh, in Arabic, Taraweeh prayer is an

translates to relaxing and ibadah (a form of worship)
resting. It is a voluntary that is dedicated to the
prayer that is prayed after month of Ramadan and
Isha pryer in which we therefore holds great
give salam at every four importance.
prostrations.
We should not rush our
Tarawih is a prayer that is Taraweeh prayers; if we
a Sunnah Muwakkadan have valid reasons to do
(voluntary act of worship) so, we should reduce the
for both males and number of prostrations but
females. This means that still pray with
it was an action our concentration. This prayer
Prophet (PBUH) did can be prayed at home and
continuously but also left in a mosque - praying in
out on some nights. It is congregation should
between a Fard and always be our first
Wajib action. preference.

c h e c k l i s t :
Started the day with dhikr/dua I attended Taraweeh prayer

I woke up for Fajr prayer I helped somebody

Took a moment to ponder Spent time with my
and contemplate my day family and loved ones
 d a y
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The Messenger has believed in
what was revealed to him from his
Lord, and [so have] the believers.
All of them have believed in Allah
and His angels and His books and
His messengers, [saying], "We make
no distinction between any of His
messengers." And they say,

"We hear and we obey. [We seek]

Your forgiveness, our Lord, and
to You is the [final] destination."

surah baqara, 2:285

A C T I O N :
Tonight, after Taraweeh prayer, let’s read and/or memorise the
last 2 ayah’s of Surah Baqara (Amanar-Rasul).

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 T A H A J J U D P R A Y E R
Tahajjud prayer is when one These prayers were given to
would wake up to pray Mankind for those who wish
between Isha and Fajr. to get closer to Allah.
Tahajjud translates to There are many hadith
"sleeping and waking up about the importance and
energised". greatness of the night
prayer.
The name originates from
Surah Al Isra in the 79th verse. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
We are told to pray Tahajjud would regularly wake to
while also being mentioned in stand in prayer and tells us
the first few verses of Surah Al- that those who sleep
Muzammil as one of the first intending to wake for the night
prayers to be prayed by prayer but sleep through it
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). will be rewarded as though
There are several verses in the they have and that the sleep
Quran that highlight the that overcame their ability
importance of prayers. While to wake is, in fact, a gift
some prayers were taught to from Allah (SWT).
our Prophet directly, others are
mentioned in verses. (İbn Mâja, Iqama 177)

c h e c k l i s t :
I started the day with dhikr/dua I read a book

I woke up for Fajr prayer I woke up for Tahajjud

prayer
I helped somebody I spent time with my family
and loved ones
 D A Y

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M Y N O T E S

A C T I O N :
Tonight let’s try and get up for Tahajjud prayer and remind our
friends and loved ones to do the same!

"I CREATED JINN AND MANKIND

ONLY TO WORSHIP ME."
(Surah Adh-Dhariyat 51:56)

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 C O N N E C T I O N O F T H E
B o d y , M i n d A N D
S o u l
The connection and unity The same way our bodies need
of the soul, body and mind to digest things we consume,
is a trinity that is our souls also need time to
unbreakable. Verse 29 in digest our emotions, and to live
Surah Hijr Allah says: a healthy life, we must find a
"When I have completed balance between the two.
shaping him and have
breathed into him of My Ramadan is the perfect
Spirit, then fall you down opportunity to draw this link and
before him in prostration." feed our souls while our bodies
Therefore upon the rest. Let us show our love to Al-
creation of our bodies, Wadud (The Most Loving).
Allah breathed a piece of How, do you ask?
Him into us.
Understanding the connection
Our body is our physical between our bodies and souls,
existence on earth; our our emotions and actions, is in
soul is our emotional the hands of our brains. Let us
being. Our bodies are fed learn and understand the orders
with water, food and air of our Lord by reading the
while our souls are fed with tafseer (explanations) of the
emotions and worship. words sent to us as guidance.

C H E C K L I S T :
Started the day with dhikr/dua I read a book

I woke up for Fajr prayer I prayed Taraweeh prayer

I listened to a Halaqa I spend time with my

(Islamic talk) on youtube family and loved ones
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m y n o t e s :

a c t i o n :
Let’s revise the Asmaa Allah Al Husna (Allah’s 99 names) and try to
understand them by looking at their meanings. Let’s make ibadah
by mentioning Al-Wadud, ‘The Most Forgiving’.

“Ask forgiveness from your

Lord, and turn to Him in
repentance: my Lord is
merciful and most loving.”

surah Hûd, 11:90

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 s p i r i t u a l n i g h t
Our goal is to live Ramadan in the real
Living the prosperity and sense, to be aware of the needs of our
abundance of Ramadan soul and to taste the essence of
together is without a worship. Mosques are places where we
doubt one of the perceive our fanaticism and servitude.
beauties of this month. To understand the spirit of Ramadan
you should make the mosque your
To benefit from the centre. In our past, mosques
month of Ramadan and were places where all needs were met
to spend this month because mosques are places where
productively, as ICMG matter and meaning meet. Due to this
Sisters youth we have we will develop stronger ties with the
planned “Spiritual mosque.
Night” project across all During this month our thoughts we put
our branches/mosques. aside our financial needs, perceptive
our heart and mind
On this night as we become more open to Allah’s words.
come together we renew Take this opportunity and listen to the
our sisterhood bonds, Quran recitation during our Spiritual
we strengthen our unity Night and pay attention to the wise
and solidarity as we live words being said in our program. May
the joy and blessings of one of these Spiritual Nights be
the Holy month. instrumental in our resurrection.

c h e c k l i s t :
Started the day with dhikr/dua I attended Taraweeh prayer

I woke up for Fajr prayer I watched an Islamic lecture

I took a moment to
contemplate and ponder I took a photo for memories
to stick on the next page
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A C T I O N :
Participate and attend the Spiritual Night that your local ICMG
Sisters Youth branch has organised and take a photo!
#kgtramazan #spiritualnight #igmgkgt

‘Say [Prophet], ‘Lord,

forgive and have mercy;
You are the most merciful
of all.”
(Al Mu’minun 23:118)
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 A l - Q u r ’ a n
Say, ‘Even if all mankind
and jinn came together to
“Oh people, a teaching produce something like
from your Lord has come to this Qur’an, they could not
you, a healing for what is in produce anything like it,
[your] hearts, a guidance however much they
and mercy for the helped each other.’
believers.” (Surah Isra, 17:88)
(Surah Yûnus, 10:57)
The month of Ramadan is
No one has, nor will, ever the month of the Quran, it
be able to reveal anything is the month in which the
like the Holy Quran. While Prophet (PBUH) ascended
being the only one of its to the heavens with Jibril
kind, the Quran was also (AS) and was given
mentioned to the beloved revelation. We should
Prophet of Allah (SAW) as honour this event and
the greatest miracle ever spend our days and nights
sent onto the world. reciting Quran to heal our
souls.

C H E C K L I S T :
Started the day with dhikr/dua I read a book

I woke up for Fajr prayer I attended Taraweeh prayer

On the next page, I shared an I told my friend that I loved

ayah I have read them for the sake of Allah
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A C T I O N :
Read a page of tafseer today and take note of the verses that
touched the most tender parts of your heart.

S U R A H A Y A H

“[Prophet], when you recite the

Qur’an, We put an invisible
barrier between you and those
who do not believe in the life to
come.”

(SURAH İSRA, 17:45)

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 On the path,
to the eternal…
Oh the owner of all things beautiful,
Endless gratitude to You…

Our souls are cleansed in Ramadan,

With Your Mercy we feel its presence,
In the purest parts of our hearts…

Motivated by the Quran,

We hold onto the rope of Allah
The endless battles of our nafs,
Are silenced in Your Worship…

We yearn your consent,

And break free of our shackles,
Hunger and thirst will not bring us down,
When our goal is serving You.

Muhammed Mustafa Yüksel

Translated from Turkish.

C H E C K L I S T :
I started the day with dhikr/dua I attended Taraweeh prayer

I woke up for Fajr prayer I read a page of the Qur'an

I shared my favourite poem on I read the Awrâd-ı Sharif

the next page
after prayer
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A C T I O N :
Share a verse from your favourite poem.
#kgtramazan #poem #igmgkgt

“And We have certainly presented

for the people in this Qur’an from
every [kind of] example - that they
might remember.”

(SURAH ZUMAR, 39:27)

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 S a h O O R A N D I F T A R
When the month of Ramadan When it was time for iftar, the Prophet
came, our beloved (PBUH) advised that iftar should be made
Prophet(PBUH) would always immediately. He would generally break his
wake up for Sahur to fast, and fast with a date and water and sometimes
encouraged the Muslims to do milk.
the same. There are various
narrations from the The Prophet (PBUH) would make the
Companions about the following dua as he opened his fast amongst
importance of Sahur. One of other prayers:
the narrations underlines the
blessing of Sahur and that we “Allaahumma laka sumtu wa ‘ala rizqika
must benefit from it. aftartu"
Our Prophet(PBUH) narrated ‘Oh Allah I have fasted for Your sake and
the following: broken the fast upon Your provisions.”
“The Food of Sahur is barakah, And after eating his food he would say:
so don’t leave it, even if one of “Dhahaba al-ddhama’ wa ibtallati al-‘urooq
you only has a sip of water, for wa thabata al-ajru in sha’ Allah”
verily Allah and His angels "The thirst is gone, the veins are moistened,
make prayers on those who and the reward has been earned if Allah
make Sahur.” wills."

IBN HANBAL, MASNAD, 3:44 (ABU DAAWUD, SUNAN, 2357-2358)

C H E C K L I S T :
I attended Taraweeh prayer
Started the day with dhikr/dua
I helped somebody
I woke up for Fajr prayer
I took a moment to
contemplate and ponder I spent time with my family
and loved ones
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A c t i o n :
Let us motivate a young Muslim to practice fasting and reward them
with a small gift to instil the love of religion and Ramadan in
them.

Narrated by Anas bin Malik:

the prophet (saw) said,

"take suhoor as there is a blessing
in it"
(Sahih al-Bukhari 1923)

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 D a w n
Dawn is the time in which Rasulullah quotes the words of
prayers and repentance are Allah (SWT): Is there not anyone
accepted. In Ramadan, the that wants forgiveness so I can
time from suhoor to dawn is forgive? Is there no one who
when praying and asking Allah wants, so I grant and accept the
for forgiveness will not be prayers? (Muslim). The relief we
turned back. In Surah Ad- feel upon the time of dawn is the
Dhariyat, verse 18, Allah (SWT) time of Inshirah (comfort/
says, consolation); it is the time in
"They would ask for which our souls are given a
forgiveness at dawn". breath.

A C T I O N :
Read Surah Al-Inshirah (Surah 94) and its translation at the time of
dawn.

c h e c k l i s t :
I started the day with dhikr/dua I read a book

I woke up for Fajr prayer I attended Taraweeh prayer

I read Surah Al-Inshirah and its I gave charity

meaning
 S u r a h a l -
i n s h i r a h

1. "Have We not expanded for you

your breast?"

2. "And We removed from you your

burden,"

3. "Which weighed down your back?"

4. "And We exalted for you your
reputation?"

5. "Then, surely with hardship

comes ease:"

6. "Surely, with hardship comes

ease,"

7. "So when you have finished (with

your immediate task), still strive
hard, (then toil),"

8. "And to your Lord turn (all)

your attention."

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 M i g r a t i o n t o
G o o d

Allah (SWT) created man as When Allah (SWT) blew our

the most righteous and pious souls into our lifeless bodies,
being of all creations. He He gave us pieces of his own
created our being most beauty with a part of Him. By
purely and beautifully. turning away from the bad
The bad habits and minor and returning to our true
sins changes us from our form, we also return to Allah
original form. We must (SWT). Those who know
move away from evil and
turn back to our roots of themselves know their Lord
good. too.

a c t i o n :
Let’s cater to the needs of the people we love around us. Today,
do something for a loved one, to show them you care about them.

C H E C K L I S T :
I started the day with dhikr/dua I read a book

I woke up for Fajr prayer I attended Taraweeh prayer

I read over my Ramadan goals I woke up for Tahajjud prayer

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m y n o t e s :

“And who is better in speech

than one who invites to Allah
and does righteousness and
says, "Indeed, I am of the
Muslims."

(SURAH FUSSILAT, 41:33)

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 A l - W a d o o d
Love us Al-Wadood,

With your Love and Mercy,

Love us Al-Wadood,

Even though we can’t repay you,

Love us with your name Al-Wadood,

Love us with your name Oh Al-Wadood,

You, the One who is worthy of Love…

Ayşe Yüsra Yılmaz

Translated from Turkish.

C H E C K L I S T :
I started the day with dhikr/dua I attended Taraweeh prayer

I woke up for Fajr prayer

I helped someone
I made dua with the name "Al-
Wadood". I spent time with my family
and loved ones
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A C T I O N :
Let’s recap the first 10 days of Ramadan and do even better
during the remaining. Let’s write some strategies on how we
can make the next 20 days even better.

“And ask forgiveness of

your Lord and then repent
to Him. Indeed, my Lord is
Merciful and Affectionate.”

(SURAH HUD, 11:90)

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 E r k a m H a l a q a /
H o u s e G a t h e r i n g :
These conversations, in which youth
Erkam Halaqa is a Darul Erkam who take it upon themselves as the
practice. It is one of the important
duty of Allah to come together for
Sunnahs of the Prophet (PBUH).
During the first days of the Islamic
these types of house gatherings ,
Dawah/Invitation, Islamic are able to come to the
discussions were held in homes understanding of the brotherhood
under the leadership of our and of their jihad (struggle) and thus
Prophet (PBUH). The most known may feel the satisfaction of the soul.
companion who held such They are places where unity,
gatherings in his own house was togetherness, morality and
Erkam bin Ebi’l-Erkam. spirituality are at the forefront, and
it is not where the stomach is filled
In history great contributions have
but where the soul is filled.
been made to the studies of
invitations to Islam with It is in the hands of youth, to turn
the use of home gatherings . In their houses, which are the smallest
addition, answers to "What should masjids of the world, into a
we do for Allah (SWT)? How can congregation with Erkam
we be beneficial for the Ummah or Gatherings, and to be a
society? What activities do we community. Small but solid and
need to train, teach and develop sincere steps are required to make
for our faithful youth and
big dreams come true. It is a small
generations?"
These types of questions are
community that starts with a few
searched for and are a work that people and forms a youth
allows one to attain consciousness. community.

c h e c k l i s t :
I started the day with dhikr/dua I read a book

I woke up for Fajr prayer I attended Taraweeh prayer

I woke up for Tahajjud prayer I rewarded a young child

who participated in fasting
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A c t i o n :
Let’s organise an Erkam Halaqa or attend one. Take note of what
you have learnt here.

‘Guests who [in reality] come

with their own sustenance
and depart with the hosts
being forgiven.’

(Al-Maqasidul Hasanah, Hadith: 63)

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 P r e s e r v i n g o u r
E n v i r o n m e n t
Allah (SWT) has created the Allah tells us to be aware of the
Heavens and the Earth world around us, take care of it
perfectly, providing for us and preserve it. Allah has created
Humans. It is our responsibility the earth for humans' sustenance;
to respect what Allah (SWT) has therefore, it is our responsibility
given us and continue taking to take care of it. The
care of it. uncontrolled consumption of the
blessings Allah has given
One of the most significant Mankind is resulting in a rapid
issues of our day is the reduction of resources. Let this
imbalance of the world. For Ramadan be a reminder to take
every harm the earth receives, it care of the world we have
affects each and every living destroyed. Let us become aware
creature. of the nature surrounding us, take
small steps to preserve what's left
"Corruption has appeared of it and prevent the further
throughout the land and sea by destruction of our most
[reason of] what the hands of
people have earned so He [i.e.,
significant gift.
Allah] may let them taste part of Some minor changes to our lives
[the consequence of] what they could be reducing plastic,
have done that perhaps they will awareness of electricity
return [to righteousness]." consumption and the responsible
(Surah Ar-Rûm, 30:41) ridding of garbage.

c h e c k l i s t :
I started the day with dhikr/dua I shared a picture of nature

I woke up for Fajr prayer I attended Taraweeh prayer

I took a moment to I spent time with my family
contemplate and ponder and loved ones
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A c t i o n :
Share a photo of nature on your social media.
#kgtramazan

“By the One in whose hand is the soul of

Muhammad, the believer is like a bee which eats
that which is pure and wholesome and lays that
which is pure and wholesome. When it lands on
something it does not break or ruin it.”

(AHMAD BIN HANBAL, EL-MUSNED, II, 199)

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 S I S T E R - S I B L I N G
A sister is the one who wants A sister bolsters their sibling
what she wants for herself as morally and fiscally, shares their
well as for her sister. A sister confidence and counsel, tread
supports their sibling in need. the same arduous path, share
A sister is someone who will the same beliefs and values,
work for the benefit of others, shares their delights and
for mutual compassion and tribulations. A sister is an
support, as inseparable impenetrable wall of support.
believers. An Islamic sisterhood
born out of unwavering faith.

A C T I O N :
Share your most beautiful moment of this month’s iftar and/or
visiting ill people in your Sister-Sibling group.

c h e c k l i s t :
I started my day with dhikr and dua I have read a book

I woke up for Fajr prayer I attended Taraweeh prayer

I called my sister/sibling I spent time with my family

and loved ones
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m y n o t e s :

“In our cause, nobody lives for

themselves. Living for your
brother is the easiest way to
eradicate exploitation.”

Prof. Dr. Necmettİn Erbakan

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 C O M M I T M E N T
In this era, we live in societies You belong here, these are
among people with various your roots. You will call this
beliefs and cultures. As ummah, place “The residence of
we represent each other, not by Allah” . Luckily you came
our shared bloodlines, but by sister! May our
our collective faith. companionship never end.
Together, we will increase our
Our Prophet (saw) says collective piety, decency, and
morality.
Servants of Allah. Become
brothers and sisters. All
Muslims are each other’s We shall mark the way and
brother and sister” carry our dawa for future
generations, so they may
share and build upon our
Therefore we welcome you. It is collective faith and
wonderful that you joined us. comradery.
Join us in our friendly
conversations. You will feel safe
and protected among us. You
will also feel free to express
your thoughts and feelings.

c h e c k l i s t :
I started the day with dhikr/dua I attended Taraweeh prayer

I woke up for Fajr prayer I have read Camia

I have done Tafakkur I woke up for Tahajjud prayer

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A C T I O N :
Acquire this month’s Camia from your mosque.
Alternatively, scan a QR code with your phone to read it
digitally.

“The intelligent person is the one who

subjugates his soul/takes account of
himself, and works for what is after death
and the incapable is the one who follows
his desires and thereafter entertains
hopes in [the mercy] of Allah”
(Sunan Tirmidhi, Hadith: 2459,
Sunan Ibn Majah, Hadith: 4260)
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 I f t a r I n v i t a t i o n s :
One of the more beneficial Our Prophet (PBUH): “whoever
deeds in the month of invites a faster to iftar from their
Ramadan is to open iftar with halal rizq/earnings will receive
fellow fasters. Our Prophet dua from the angels all night.
(PBUH) both held and Jibril will greet and embrace
attended iftars to honor the them on the day of Laylat al-
companions. Qadr. Whoever Jibril embraces
that night will soften their heart,
“If a person gives iftar to a swell their tears” after which
fasting person in this month, “Salam, ya Rasullullah, what of
his sins will be forgiven. And the people that are unable to
he will be given as many offer anything?” to which he
rewards as has that fasting answers “a piece of bread, some
person” said our Prophet (saw) milk, or just a glass of water will
to incentivize the invitations to suffice.”
iftar.

A C T I O N :
Prepare and share an iftar meal today.
#kgtramazan

c h e c k l i s t :
I started the day with dhikr/dua I have read a book

I woke up for Fajr prayer I attended Taraweeh prayer

I prepared the iftar meal I spent time with my family

and loved ones
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A B I T E O F I F T A R
Pumpkin, also known in Turkish as a prophet’s meal, is one of the
favorite dishes of our Prophet (PBUH) as narrated by Anas (ra).
Let’s make a light iftar meal!
Note: The hadith mentioned refers to a pumpkin. However, the
recipe is more suited for zucchini/squash. Replace as desired.
INGREDIENTS:
500 g pumpkin
400 g potato
200 g tomato
2 cloves garlic
1 Mozzarella cheese
150 g feta cheese
200 g sliced low fat cheese
2 tsp olive oil
Salt, pepper spices as desired
Fresh mint
Steps:

- Cut the pumpkin, potato, and tomatoes in thin slices

- Cut the garlic and mozzarella in cubes. Add other cheeses
- Add thinly sliced mint leaves
- Apply olive oil to an oven tray
- Add pumpkin slices to tray and salt/pepper as desired
- Add a second layer of potato equally spiced
- Cover the potatoes with cheese mixture
- Use remaining ingredients as ornaments. Apply olive oil on top.
- Bake in a pre-heated oven for 1 hour at 200°C

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 F A S T I N G A C C O R D I N G
T O G H A Z A L I

Imam al-Ghazali (d: 505/1111) defines fasting in three categories:

1. COMMON FASTING:
abstaining from food, drink, and sexual intercourse. The
most basic form of fasting.

2. ELECT FASTING:
the fasting of the elect consists in keeping the hearing,
sight, tongue, hands, feet and all other members of the
body free from sin.

3. ELECT OF THE ELECT FASTING:

The fasting of the elect of the elect involves the heart;
fasting from worldly concerns and mundane thoughts and
completely refraining from focusing on anything other
than Allah.

C H E C K L I S T :
I started the day with dhikr/dua I attended Taraweeh prayer

I woke up for Fajr prayer I have done a good deed

I have done Tafakkur I woke up for Tahajjud prayer

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A C T I O N :
Research the life of imam al-Ghazali and share one of his
quotes. #kgtramazan

“Assume you died, you begged

and pleaded, you received
another day of life”

İmam Gazzâlî
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 M E A L B O X

A person requires the most love People who only think of

and care at their last stage of themselves, often neglect their
their life. Based on this, our future and fellow believers. This
religion has commanded that Ramadan we have started our
elderly be treated with respect Meal Box project, to remind
and dignity. After all, one day, everyone of the benefit of
we will all get old. interacting and learning from all
believers.
“A youth that respects an “Glorifying Allah involves
elderly Muslim, will receive showing honor to a grey-haired
the same compassion when Muslim and to one who can
he becomes elderly.” expound the Quran.”
(Tirmizî, Birr, 71)
(Abû Dâvûd, Adab, 23)
This subject is often overlooked
these times.

c h e c k l i s t :
I started the day with dhikr/dua I attended Taraweeh prayer

I woke up for Fajr prayer I have done a good deed

I made preparations for the I woke up for Tahajjud prayer

Meal Box project
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A C T I O N :
Share your favorite memory from the Meal Box project #kgtramazan

“Spread the salam amongst

yourselves. Give each other
gifts, and do not neglect
your family ties.”

İbn Mâce, Et’ime, 1

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 Z A K A T A N D F I T R A H
Zakat and Fitrah is considered Zakat and Fitrah in the envelope,
a communal worship. along with the accompanying
Therefore a social filled out brochure, which you
organization is necessary to can deposit at any ICMG
protect the dignity and location.
prevent hardship of the whole
community. Having “Alms-tax is only for the poor
undertaken this social and the needy, for those
organization as its duty, employed to administer it, for
Hasene is with you in bringing those whose hearts are
your zakat and fitrahs to attracted `to the faith`, for
those in need with the “Zakat `freeing` slaves, for those in
and Fitrah Campaign”. How debt, for Allah’s cause, and
can you reach Hasene for for `needy` travellers. This is
your Zakat and Fitrah? an obligation from Allah. And
Include your Allah is All-Knowing, All-Wise.

(Surah At-Tawbah - 9:60)

c h e c k l i s t :
I started my day with dhikr and dua I have done Tafakkur

I woke up for Fajr prayer I attended Taraweeh prayer

I have done a good deed I have given my Fitrah

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A C T I O N :
Deposit your Zakat and Fitrah at your closest ICMG
branch. Alternatively, you can do this online at
www.hasene.org.

Establish Prayer and dispense Zakat.

Whatever good deeds you send forth
for your own good, you will find them
with Allah. Surely Allah sees all that
you do.

SURAH AL-BAQARAH - 2:110

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 S A L S A B I L S P R I N G
Allah Ta’ala has promised to “They will be waited
those who believe, do on with silver vessels
righteous deeds and and cups of crystal —
persevere in their religion a crystalline silver, filled
drink from the fountain of precisely as desired.
Salsabil, which is one of the And they will be given
blessings in Paradise. a drink of pure wine
flavoured with ginger
Al-Insan: 15-18 blesses us from a spring there,
with the following called Salsabîl.
declaration:

A C T I O N :
“A Sip of Healing” #kgtramazan

c h e c k l i s t :
I started the day with dhikr/dua I attended Taraweeh prayer

I woke up for Fajr prayer I have read this month's issue

Perspektif
I shared "A Sip of Healing" I got up for Tahajjud prayer
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A S I P O F H E A L I N G
Let’s take “A Sip of Healing” by taking advantage of ginger, a
blessing from Jannah. Let us pray for each other so that we all
can drink from the spring of Salsabil.

INGREDIENTS:

2 lemons
70 g ginger
1 tbsp honey
½ oragnge
(optionally) tumeric/cinnamon

STEPS:
Add thinly sliced ginger and honey to the lemon and orange
juice. Divide into ten equal sips.

BENEFITS:
Ginger has many medicinal benefits, such as: easing the blood
flow, increases respiratory functions, improves digestion and is
effective against stomach ailments.

"Continue these two healing

things: honey and the Qor’an."

İbn Mâce, TIb, 7

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 İ t İ k  f
Itikaf means to be in isolation in Rasul e Akram (PBUH) precited
a Masjid or at home with the itikaf on the last 10 days of
intention of solely dedicating Ramadan in masjid Nabawi. He
your time to the worship of only visited his home for his
Allah (SWT). It consists of a basic needs while he spent a
period of retreat in a mosque, rigorous amount of effort on
for a certain number of days in prayers, dua, and dhikr. Together
accordance to the believer's with our prophet, the
own wish. That number of days companion’s Ramadan
is 10 days. Ramadan is a exhilaration rose to a fever pitch.
perfect opportunity to do this. The last days of Ramadan is
During Itikaf people spend the known as “the release from
last set of Ramadan in the Jahannam”. Laylat al-Qadr is
mosque worshipping Allah. holier than a thousand months,
They spend their nights in which can be found in the last
worship by reciting verses from ten days. Because the last ten
the Qur'an and praying days are the “Hira” days, in
tahajjud. During Itikaf, the which the revelation was made
believers stay at the mosque. for our salvation.
Itikaf is performed during the These are the days for itikaf. To
last 10 days of Ramadan reflect upon ourselves and create
because "laylat al-qadr" (the our own Hira. Accept the
night when the Quran was revelation in our lives as well. Let
revealed) is most probably it resurrect us. This doesn’t have
expected during the last days. to be in a mosque. According to
The Muslims also worship Allah Abu Hanifa, any location where
more and reflect about what prayers happen five times a day
they have done in the past. is acceptable to practice itikaf.
This can be done for a minimum
of one day. However, the sunnah
Aisha narrated: “The Prophet is the last ten days. Attempting
used to practice Itikaf in the this is ideal. The spouses of our
last ten days of Ramadan till prophet also practiced itikaf in
he died and then his wives their own rooms. They removed
used to practice Itikaf after themselves completely from the
him.” world in this timeframe. Let us
intend to practice itikaf just like
the spouses of our Prophet
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A C T I O N :
Intend to practice one hour of itikaf at home.

˹It is the believers˺ who repent, who are

devoted to worship, who praise ˹their
Lord˺, who fast, who bow down and
prostrate themselves, who encourage
good and forbid evil, and who observe
the limits set by Allah. And give good
news to the believers.

SURAH AT-TAWBAH - 9:112

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P r e p a r a t i o n s f o r
Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Decree):

In the Qadr surah it is The value of worship in this

revealed, that the Quran night is, as the night itself,
has descended on this day, valued more than a thousand
that is why it is holier than a months of ordinary worship. In
thousand months. This day this night countless angels,
brings blessings and divine including Jibril, will roam this
mercy. Undoubtedly, this world. Until the dawn of this
day is called the night of night, all servants will be in
decree, signifying the bliss and avert all dread.
honor, dignity, and the start The angels that roam this night
of the descension of the will bring salam to the
Quran. believers. This night may occur
in the last ten days of
Ramadan.

“Seek it in the last ten days,

on the odd nights”

(Buhârî, Fadlu Leyletü’l-Kadr, 3)

c h e c k l i s t :
I started the day with dhikr/dua I have intended and
practiced one hour of itikaf
I woke up for Fajr prayer
I attended taraweeh prayer
I have spent time with my I have done Tafakkur
family and loved ones
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A C T I O N :
Note down the worship you would like to make on the night of
Laylat al-Qadr.

“That night the angels

and the ˹holy˺ spirit1
descend, by the permission
of their Lord, for every
˹decreed˺ matter.”

sURAH AL-QADR, 97:4

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 c a l l i g r a p h y
Calligraphy art is our souls Calligraphy is not a hobby, it
designer which reflects the is a teaching which should
engineering side of the soul. The affect one’s lifestyle.
art of calligraphy, with the Quran
at its center , is an art that Traditionally, when opening
derives from the meticulousness the reed pens used for
of writing the Qur'an beautifully , writing, one should save the
constitutes the identity of chips that come out and use
Muslims , and is the servant of it for the heating of the
the Qur‘an , in the way of being calligrapher's funeral water.
the messenger of the Quran. Calligraphy is the art of
knowing that you are not
Because "Beautiful things are perfect. Even though one
put in beautiful pots." The pen is pursuits the beautiful,
sworn by in the Quran and the perfection belongs only to
art of calligraphy reflects the Allah.
beauty that our Lord has given
to our souls.

A C t i o n :
I did some research on a calligrapher from history

c h e c k l i s t :
I started the day with dhikr/dua I read a book

I woke up for Fajr prayer I attended Taraweeh prayer

I woke up for Tahajjud prayer I did some research on a

calligrapher from history
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Eyle tevfîkini bu bendene yâ
Rab refîk. Kıl inâyet bana kim
ente veliyyü't-tevfîk.

O Lord, be your companion,

help this servant, and grant
me grace.
Because you are the one who
helps and succeeds.

Calligrapher: Hâmid Aytaç

Allah is beautiful
and He loves beauty.

Müslİm, Sahİh, İman 1/93

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 SLEEP
Undoubtedly, order is an Therefore, it is recommended
important issue in terms of that people determine the time
feeling good, physically and of sleep at the right hours in a
spiritually . When a person balanced way and try to sleep
establishes all kinds of order, at those hours every day.
he will spend his life and days
more efficiently. Let's get up for sahur, open the
iftar on time, perform the
It seems that sleep has a great taraweeh prayer, get up for the
effect on creating this order. tahajjud prayer and arrange our
When sleep is regulated, we sleep. Knowing that the month
can use our time more of Ramadan encourages us to
vigorously and more efficiently. be structured, and let's see the
benefits, it will bring us.
The hours of sleep vary per
person so it can cover an "Allah does not like those
average of six to eight hours. who sleep a lot."
Too much sleep can also be
harmful in many ways.
(İmam Gazzâlî)

T h e b a r a k a h h o u r s o f o u r
d a y
At sahoor At Dawn At Iftar At Tahajjud
time time time time

Let's be awake during those hours, pray and worship a lot

c h e c k l i s t :
I started the day with dhikr/dua I have done a good deed

I woke up for Fajr prayer I attended Taraweeh prayer

I woke up for Tahajjud prayer I have done Tafakkur

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m y s l e e p i n g h o u r s :

: :

He is the One Who has

made the night for you as
a cover, and ˹made˺ sleep
for resting, and the day
for rising.
Surah Al-Furqan 25:47

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t h e e t i q u e t t e s o f e i d
The delightful state of nafs Visiting the graveyard is one of
attained by the exceptional these practises. A Muslim
spiritual training perseveringly maintains a balance between
throughout the month of happiness and sadness by the
Ramadan, the month of remembrance of death. For
blessings and spirituality, by this reason, the Prophet
completing acts pleasing to Muhammed (PBUH) would visit
Allah Subhanahu wa Ta‘ala and the graves, sometimes at night
refraining from those that are in secret or during the day, on
unpleasant to Him, is replaced Fridays and particularly on the
with the sadness of leaving it days of Arafah.
behind. Regarding visiting the
graveyard, the Prophet (PBUH)
In addition to this, Eid al-Fitr is said:
a gift from Allah to His
servants, an exceptional time “(Hereafter) Whosoever
awaited enthusiastly by the wishes to visit the graves
Muslim who has passionately may do so. Because
fulfilled the blessed month of visitation of the graves
Ramadan, the month in which increases Zuhd (prevents
the sacred Qur’an was one from giving excessive
revealed. value to worldly matters)
and reminds one of the
To take advantage of this gift hereafter. But do not utter
from Allah in the most efficient anything that may bring
way, a number of specific displeasure to Allah.”
etiquettes and sunnah
practices to Eid must be (Tirmizî, Cenâiz, 60)
performed.

c h e c k l i s t :
I started the day with dhikr/dua I read a book

I woke up for Fajr prayer I have read Camia

I prepared Eid Mubarak cards I woke up for Tahajjud prayer

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A C T I O N :
Bearing in mind that exchanging gifts is a sunnah of the
Prophet (PBUH), prepare gifts for those you appreciate.

“Exchange gifts with one

another. Gifts remove ill-
feelings from the hearts.”

(Tirmidhi)
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 I n v i g o r a t i n g
L a y l a t - u l Q a d r
Laylat-ul Qadr is valuable only Laylat-ul Qadr is the night in
to those who know its worth, which the earth is safe and
and its value is only for those prosperous until dawn, where
who understand and the absolute connection is
appreciate it. Those who do established between the earth
not recognize this night’s and the highest authority,
value will not receive a when the Qur'an began to
benefit from it. descend, a phenomenon that
has not been witnessed
In order to take advantage of throughout the history of all
this night, we must turn to mankind in terms of size,
Allah with forms of worship meaning and influence, only
such as prayer, recitation of those who invigorate Laylat-ul
the Qur’an and giving charity. Qadr can appreciate its value.
It is sunnah to pray on Laylat-
ul Qadr as this is one of the Let us fulfill this night in a way
unique times in which prayers that is true to its meaning,
are answered. making the most of the
valuable time enthusiastically.
We should pray for all Muslims
and the salvation of humanity.

A C T I O N :
This night all KGT members will wake at 3 am for tahajjud
prayer. Don’t forget to set your alarm and remind your friends.
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PRAYER :
My Lord! I am a traveller looking for my destination,
I am in love looking for my beloved, I am a servant
looking for my Lord’s pleasure. You are my
destination, you are my beloved, I seek your
pleasure…

I have come to your door again, my face at your

doorstep, I have come to be washed in your mercy.
Ya Gaffar (Oh All-Forgiving One!) In tears, my
forehead in prostration, I feel you with my whole
being and seek forgiveness for my sins. Ya Mujeeb
(O Acceptor of Prayers!) You never turn prayers
away.

Oh Lord! I want your satisfaction.

Oh Lord! I want your love.
Oh Lord! I want your heaven.
Oh Lord! I want you.

In this night, which is worth a lifetime, I want all that

is good from you and I seek refuge in you from all
that is evil.

The Night of Decree (Laylat-ul Qadr) is

better than a thousand months.
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SURAH AL-QADR 97:3
 T h e b e n e f i t s o f
T a f a k k u r (contemplation)
Indeed, in the creation of the Tafakkur eliminates negligence,
heavens and the earth and the keeps the consciousness awake
alternation of the night and the and places the love of Allah in
day are signs for those of our hearts. The holy Quran asks
understanding. us to not only read it, but also to
Who remember Allah while discover the whole universe and
standing or sitting or [lying] on the creation with it. A person
their sides and give thought to who thinks, uses his mind and
the creation of the heavens takes advice, will know Allah, will
and the earth. (saying), believe in Him (swt) and is
"Our Lord, You did not create grateful for the countless
this aimlessly; exalted are You blessings he has been given.
(above such a thing); then The messenger of Allah (pbuh)
protect us from the emphasized the importance of
punishment of the Fire. Tafakkur by stating that one hour
Surat Al-i Imran 3:190-191 of Tafakkur is better than sixty
years’ worth of worship.
The most important feature Especially in this month, which
that separates human beings we know as the month of mercy,
from other creatures is his let us make it a habit to do
ability to think. Because of this tafakkur every day, even if it is
feature, humans can for a short amount of time. Think
distinguish right from wrong. about all the blessings Allah swt
Tafakkur, which is derived from has given us and about our
the word Fikr, is to know and servitude towards Him. Let’s be
act upon this ability. one of those who think and
reason.

c h e c k l i s t :
I started the day with dhikr/dua I shared a picture of the
nature
I woke up for Fajr prayer I went to Taraweeh prayer
I have done Tafakkur I spent time with family and
loved ones
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A C T I O N :
Let's take a tafakkur walk and share a picture of the sky.
#kgtramazan

It was He who created all that is

on the earth for you, then
turned to the sky and made the
seven heavens; it is He who has
knowledge of all things.

surah al-baqarah 2:29

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 g o o d a k h l a q
When we look at the first In the Surah of Muzzammil,
chapters in the process of the which is in the continuation
Qur'an, it is seen that moral of the chapters that started
behavior takes the first place. to descend, the morality of
For example, the first verses of recitation, in the surah of
Surat al-Alaq touches on moral Muddaththir the morality of
knowledge. In the following state and in the surah of
sixth and seventh verses, “The Fâtihah the morality of
truth is that man is scolded. servitude is mentioned.
Because he sees himself as self-
sufficient. " His statement The chapters that were sent
indicates a moral corruption. down in the first years of
revelation in Mecca contain
In addition, the same surah verses that are qualified to
"Does not he know that God discipline morality,
sees Him." is an indication that although all orders and
moral rules do not consist of prohibitions except prayer
social condemnations, but fear were not revealed.
of Allah and a sense of
responsibility in the hearts is
important. If there is no fear of
Allah, there is no authority that
guarantees the morality of
behavior.

c h e c k l i s t :
I started the day with dhikr/dua I have read a book

I woke up for Fajr prayer I memorized a verse

I have called my sister/sibling I spent time with my family

and loved ones
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A C T I O N :
Let’s write down the verse or hadith, we have memorized today.

Shall I inform you of the one who

is forbidden to the fire of Hell
and the Hellfire forbidden to him?
The one who is friendly, mild-
mannered and the makes things
easy for fellow human beings.

TİRMİZî, SIFAT´Ül-KIyÂME, 45

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 S p i r i t u a l
p r e p a r a t i o n f o r E i d

As Eid al Fitr approaches, As a prophetic legacy, we

what is it that keeps us busy? should concentrate on
Is it the cleaning, the worshiping more in these last
shopping, the treats or 10 days of Ramadan, especially
spiritual preparation? In order seeking Laylatul Qadr during
to be able to get ready these days and withdraw
spiritually and in our hearts ourselves from this world
we should understand the (Itiqaf). Those who cannot afford
importance of these last days to do this, should spend at least
and evaluate this time as the the day of Arafah and the day
opportunity days in our lives. before in Itiqaf and worship. It is
one of the sunnahs of the
Prophet to also spend the Eid
nights with worship.

A c t i o n :
Let’s print KGT’s Eid postcards, write nice messages and send
these to our friends and sisters.

c h e c k l i s t :
I started the day with dhikr/dua I attended Taraweeh prayer

I woke up for Fajr prayer I have done something good

I prepared my postcards I woke up for Tahajjud prayer

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M Y N O T E S :

“Whoever spends the nights

of the two Eids in worship,
seeking reward from Allah,
his heart will not die on the
Day when hearts will die.”

MÜSLİM, BİRR, 69

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 T h e d a y o f a r a f a h
The Prophet (saw) said, ’There is no The Malaa’ikah reply’ “O Lord
day on which Allah (swt) frees and Master, it is only right that
people from the Fire more so than he should receive his reward in
on the Day of ‘Arafah. full for his services.” Allah then
(Muslim, Islam, 196) says, “I call you to witness, O My
Malaa’ikah, that for their having
Our prophet pbuh has encouraged fasted during the month of
the believers to do more worship on Ramadhaan, and for their having
the day of Arafah. Let's truly embody stood in prayer by night, I have
his message and prepare for the day granted to them as reward My
of Arafah; making use of this merciful pleasure and have granted them
time and not wasting the opportunity forgiveness. O My servants ask
cleaning the house or other void acts. now of Me, for I swear by My
We should focus on cleansing the honour and My greatness, that
heart and soul. whatsoever you shall beg of me
this day in this assembly of yours
Ibn Abbas (ra) narrated, The for the needs of the Hereafter, I
Messenger of Allah Muhammad is shall grant you; and whatsoever
reported to have said: “And then the you shall ask for worldly needs, I
night of Eidul fitr, the night that is shall look at you favourably. By
called Laylatul Jaa’izah(night of My honour I swear, as long as
prize giving), comes along. On the you shall obey my commands, I
morning of Eid Allah sends down shall cover your faults. By My
the Malaa’ikah(angels) to all the honour and by My greatness do I
lands of the earth where they take swear that I shall never disgrace
their positions at access points of you among the evil-doing ones
roads, calling out with a voice that and disbelievers. Depart now
is heard by all except man and jinn, from here, you are forgiven. You
“O Ummah of Muhammad (Salallaho have pleased Me, and I am
alaihe wassallam), come forth from pleased with you. The Malaa’ikah
your houses towards a Lord that is an seeing this great reward
noble and gracious, who grants bestowed by Allah upon the
much and pardons the major sins.” Ummah of Muhammad (Salallaho
When they proceed towards the alaihe wassallam) on the day of
places for their Eid salaah, Allah says Eidul Fitr become greatly
to the Malaa’ikah: “What indeed is pleased and happy.”
the reward of that employee who had
rendered his services?”
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a c t i o n :
Today make an effort to visit the cemetery and read our khatam
dua.

Hadith: The heart of a

person who gets up and
worships on the nights of
two eids does not die on
the day when hearts die.

İbn Mâce, Sıyam, 67

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EID Al-fitr
Mubarak
 EID AL-
FITR
We’re leaving behind the endless rahmah, grace and baraqah
offered to us in Ramadan - the sultan of the months. We
depart in pain as it leaves it’s pleasure with us. Ya Salam to
those who are longing and hoping to reunite with Ramadan!

Let’s continue the good habits and routines we have acquired

in Ramadan so that, InshaAllah we will be of the good people
that perform the deeds that Allah SWT loves. Was that not
the aim of Ramadan? To draw nearer to Allah; earn his love
and pleasure and be of those that are conscious of him. We
should try to show the same importance we have shown
towards living a simple life in the month of Ramadan during
and after our days of celebration. After all, Eid/celebration is
to commemorate and glorify Allah for the opportunity of
forgiveness, spiritual cleansing and strengthening; for the
reward we have reaped throughout this glorious month of
fasting and to spread salaam. As "The worship that Allah
loves is the one that is continuous, albeit a little."
(Bukhari, Iman, 32)
We must say "STOP" to going to extremes and falling into
extravagance so we can deaden our desires.
To become of the people that receive and then benefit from
the showers of mercy. Let us strive to spend this Eid in the
most beautiful way possible.
Let us do as Rûmi says, “What belonged to the past has
gone together with yesterday my dear. Now is the time to
say new things."

Now it is time my dear sister to:

Remember those whom you have neglected and forgotten,
Mend the hearts you have broken; Forgive those whom
have hurt you, Be the vessel of happiness for the orphan
and children of the world; Spend time with the forgotten
wise men - the elderly and Open your heart with muhabbah
to everyone

Are you with me?

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After the Eid prayer is performed, the
Malaikah calls out as follows:

"Behold! Glad tidings for

you! Your Lord has
forgiven you. Go to your
houses as having been
forgiven. The day of eid is
the day of reward. Today
is declared as the day of
reward in the sky."

TerĞîb ve Terhîb Trc. 2:332

blessed aid al-fitr
On our Eid al-Fitr, the Islamic world experiences both
the joy of Eid and the sadness of leaving one more
Ramadan month behind. We thank Allah for
reminding us again of the beauties that the month of
Ramadan brings. I pray for all of us that we have
finished the month of Ramadan in a way that has
renewed our faith and brought our goals into view
again. Let's not neglect to continue the beauties we
have acquired until next Ramadan.

After this month, which reminds us of the importance

of helping and including each other in our prayers,
let's not deprive anyone of our eid joy. Let us share
the joy of having our feast, regardless of whether we
are Muslim or non-Muslim. On this occasion, I would
like to thank each member of our Women's Youth
Organization for their contribution to the social
solidarity work that started from the first days of the
Covid-19 epidemic period and continued with various
projects during Ramadan.

With these feelings and thoughts, I congratulate the

whole Islamic world. I pray to Allah Almighty to bring
blessings to the ummah and all humanity.

Kemal Ergün
President
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