The prescribed book for the course is Subulus-Salaam by the 17th century Yemenite scholar Muhammad ibn Ismaa‘eel as-San‘aanee which is a commentary on Buloogh al-Maraam written by Haafiz Ibn Hajar al- ‘Asqalaanee. In Buloogh the author gathered the majority of the hadeeths which are commonly used as the basic evidences for the Islamic legal system. The course material is comprised of the Chapter on Fasting (Kitaab as-Siyaam) from Subulus-Salaam.
The importance of the prayer in Islam cannot be understated. It is the first pillar of Islam that the Prophet, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, mentioned after mentioning the Testimony of Faith, by which one becomes a Muslim.
Hajj is one of most important pillars of Islam and it is one of greatest religious duties.
Fasting on the Day of Arafah: Fasting is highly encouraged and recommended for those not going on hajj. "Fasting on the Day of Arafah expiates the sins of the past year and the coming year.
Dr. Bilal Philips elaborating on the benefits of Jumu'ah and its Etiquettes.
We Muslims fast the month of Ramadaan because Allaah has commanded us to do so. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): “ O you who believe! Observing As-Sawm (the fasting) is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may become Al-Muttaqoon (pious)” [al-Baqarah 2:183]
A great lecture by Sheikh Bilal Philips describing the Rites of Hajj. Followed by questions & answers session on the same topic.
