(6) O Allah, on this day, do not let me abase myself by incurring Your disobedience, and do not strike me with the whip of Your punishment, keep me away from the causes of Your anger, by Your kindness and Your power, O the ultimate wish of those who desire.

Today in Ramadan, we look at the important trait of Taqwa - God Consciousness - recognizing that God is ever-present in our daily lives and that our actions, speech and thoughts - and the intentions behind these - are all accounted for. As Ramadan is all about gaining more awareness of God in our lives, what is this trait and how do we better understand it so that it can impact our lives?

Today in Ramadan, we turn our focus to review the importance of the Quran. A book which Prophet Muhammad, prayers of God be upon him and his family, received over the course of 23 years, it forms the bedrock of Islam and is a confirmer and clarifier of past scriptures and a guide for humanity. Daily, over 1.8 billion Muslims read, memorize, reflect and act upon its contents - but what makes this book so powerful?

Today in Ramadan, we end our discussion of understanding the concept of “emotions” - “love and hate, “like and dislike” which Allah has attributed to Himself. We discuss the ultimate goal for all of God’s creations within His system of existence and conclude with some points to keep in mind.

Today in Ramadan, we continue our discussion by trying to better understand the concept of “emotions” - “love and hate, “like and dislike” which Allah has attributed to Himself. We reflect on the two groups of humanity - those going towards paradise and those going towards the hell and use that as the guide for better appreciating God’s Emotions.

Today in Ramadan, we begin our discussion by trying to better understand the concept of “emotions” - “love and hate, “like and dislike” which Allah has attributed to Himself. Does he go through “mood swings”? How do we better understand such traits which He uses in the Quran to describe Himself?

(5) O Allah, on this day, place me among those who seek forgiveness. Place me among Your righteous and obedient servants, and place me among Your close friends, by Your kindness, O the most Merciful

(4) O Allah, on this day, strengthen me in carrying out Your commands, let me taste the sweetness of Your rememberance, grant me, through Your graciousness, that I give thanks to You. Protect me, with Your protection and cover, O the most discerning of those who see.

(3) O Allah, on this day, grant me wisdom and awareness, keep me away from foolishness and pretention, grant me a share in every blessing You send down, by You generosity, O the most Generous.

(2) O Allah, on this day, take me closer towards Your pleasure, keep me away from Your anger and punishment, grant me the opportunity to recite Your verses (of the Qur’an), by Your mercy, O the most Merciful.