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The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said, "Whoever prays at night in Ramadan, faithfully and anticipating the reward from Allah, will have his previous sins forgiven." [Bukhari & Muslim]

In this episode, we will cover:

•The reward for praying at night in Ramadan

• How communal taraweeh began

• Four statements for Ramadan

Additional Resource:

• Ramadan Invocation: "Ashhadu a'llā ilāha illa Allah, astaghfirullah, as'aluka al-Jannata wa a'udhu bika min al-Nar."

Translation I bear witness that there is no god but God. I seek God's forgiveness. and I ask You for Paradise and seek refuge in You from the Fire.

Intro & outro music by Nader Khan (www.naderkhan.com)

Don't sleep on the great rewards of feeding a fasting person. Even the angels seek out the person who feeds others in Ramadan.

In this episode, we will cover:

•The reward of feeding a fasting person

•Shaking hands with the Angel Gabriel

•Using a tooth stick (siwak) while fasting

Intro & outro music by Nader Khan (www.naderkhan.com)

Another beautiful Prophetic practice in Ramadan is hastening to break the fast as soon as the sun sets.

In this episode, we will cover:

• The virtue of hastening to break the fast

• What the Prophet ﷺ preferred to break his fast on

• Dua when breaking the fast

Additional Resource:

• Prophetic Duʿa when breaking the fast: 'Allahumma laka ṣumt, wa 'ala rizqika afṭart' (Translation: O Allah, for You I have fasted, and with what You have provided, I break my fast).

Intro & outro music by Nader Khan (www.naderkhan.com)

Learn about one of the blessed Prophetic practices that should be performed during the month of Ramadan.

In this episode, we cover:

• The description of the Prophet ﷺ in Ramadan

• The importance of seeking barakah (blessing)

• Taking advantage of Suhur

• Dua during Suhur

Intro & outro music by Nader Khan (www.naderkhan.com)

Ramadan is the time to dedicate yourself to being alone with Allah ﷻ and getting to work in performing acts of worship.

In this episode, we will cover:

• The description of the Prophet ﷺ in Ramadan

• The importance of generosity

• The need for worship

Intro & outro music by Nader Khan (www.naderkhan.com)

Fasting is not merely refraining from food and drink but controlling our limbs and tongues from sin.

In this episode, we’ll cover:

• The state of your heart in Ramadan

• Dangers of vile speech in Ramadan

• Increasing in Taqwa

Intro & outro music by Nader Khan (www.naderkhan.com)

Fasting is one of the greatest acts of worship, which is why we should have the proper state of heart when engaging in the fast.

In this episode, we will cover:

• The Prophet's dua for the new moon

• The importance of intention when fasting

• The Virtues of fasting

Intro & outro music by Nader Khan (www.naderkhan.com)

God the Exalted calls us in Ramadan to seek ever higher levels of spiritual achievement. So ask yourself, what degree is my fasting at?

In this episode, we will cover:

• The three degrees of fasting

• Goals in Ramadan

• Seeking Allah ﷻ

Intro & outro music by Nader Khan (www.naderkhan.com)

This Ramadan, we're rereleasing Season 4 of SoulFood on the Spiritual Dimensions of Ramadan.

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said, "When the month of Ramadan arrives, the Gates of Paradise are opened, the Gates of the Fire are closed, and the devils are chained." [Bukhari & Muslim]

As the month of blessings, mercy, and forgiveness is upon us, we embark on another season of SoulFood! This year's episodes will focus on the spiritual blessings and benefits of Ramadan.

In this episode, we will cover:

• The meaning of 'Ramadan'

• The purpose of fasting

• The importance of fasting

Intro & outro music by Nader Khan (www.naderkhan.com)

As the month of Ramadan approaches with God's mercy, rewards, and spiritual gifts, it is important to prepare our hearts.

This episode talks about the first night of Ramadan and the beautiful divine gift given on that night and the practical ways we can prepare for it.

Intro and outro music by Firqa al-Masarra