THIRD REMINDER: Yaum Al-Khamis, 1st/2nd day of Ramadhan (Thursday 17th May). SOME MISTAKES TO AVOID DURING FASTING. Bismillahir Rahmaanir Raheem. Missing the golden chance of having your Dua accepted. The prayer of the fasting person is guaranteed to be accepted at the time of breaking fast. The Prophet (Sal Allahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam) said: “Three prayers are not rejected: the prayer of the parents, the prayer of a fasting person, and the prayer of a traveller.” (al-Bayhaqi). Instead of sitting down and making Dua at this precious time, some people forego this beautiful chance, and are too busy frying, talking, setting the food, filling their plates and glasses, etc. Think about it….Is food more important than the chance to have your sins forgiven or the fulfilment of your Duas. Only 5 mins prior to opening, spend critical moment, ask from deep within you for the fast to be accepted, for your development & don’t forget the rest of the Ummah especially me😊. Make sure your Qu’ran does not gather dust this Ramadhan! We’re all at a different level. If you’re a poor reader, improve you’re reading. If you don’t understand Arabic, read the translation (and study) as well. If you’re a slow reader (or the fact that you find it distasteful) then start with two ayahs – As the sins fall from you & you’re Imaan increases – You’ll want to read more and more. Exams and work are NOT an excuse allowed by the Shariah to give fasting a miss. There are ways to work around getting the best of studying or working long shifts, if you fulfil your obligation to fast Allah will make it easy for you and help you in everything you do. Remember to buy Watermelons for your iftar, watermelons are your best bet (lots of water & yommy😊). “Whosoever fears ALLAH, He will appoint for him a way out and provide for him from where he does not expect, ALLAH is Sufficient for whosoever puts his trust in HIM.” (Surah at-Talaaq 2-3). May ALLAH accept our dua and forgive our shortcomings. Aameen.