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The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said, "Whoever eats during the day in Ramadan without a valid excuse or illness—were he to fast for eternity, it would still not make up for it.” [Tirmidhi] In this episode, we will cover: • The great warning of violating the fast • The honor of worship • How fasting is essential SoulFood is a project of the Muslim Chaplaincy of Toronto. Please support the programs and services of the Muslim Chaplaincy by becoming a monthly donor today at www.mcuoft.com/donate. This episode of SoulFood is sponsored by Naseeha Muslim Youth Helpline. Support their work today at www.naseeha.org Intro & outro music by Nader Khan (www.naderkhan.com)

The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "Whoever stands [at night in prayer], in Ramadan, faithfully and sincerely, will have their 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" (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). SoulFood is a project of the Muslim Chaplaincy of Toronto. Please support the programs and services of the Muslim Chaplaincy by becoming a monthly donor today at www.mcuoft.com/donate. This episode of SoulFood is sponsored by SeekersHub Global. Support their online Islamic Seminary at www.seekershub.org 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 Please donate today to Islamic Relief's campaign to get food to feed those affected by the famine in East Africa: http://islamicreliefcanada.org/appeals/east-africa/ SoulFood is a project of the Muslim Chaplaincy of Toronto. Please support the programs and services of the Muslim Chaplaincy by becoming a monthly donor today at www.mcuoft.com/donate. This episode of SoulFood is sponsored by SeekersHub Global. Support their online Islamic Seminary at www.seekershub.org Intro & outro music by Nader Khan (www.naderkhan.com)

Another one of the beautiful Prophetic practices 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 Dua when breaking the fast: 'Allahumma laka sumt, wa 'ala rizqika aftart' (Translation: O Allah, for You I have fasted, and upon Your provision I break my fast). SoulFood is a project of the Muslim Chaplaincy of Toronto. Please support the programs and services of the Muslim Chaplaincy by becoming a monthly donor today at www.mcuoft.com/donate. This episode of SoulFood is sponsored by SeekersHub Global. Support their online Islamic Seminary at www.seekershub.org 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: • The description of the Prophet ﷺ in Ramadan • The importance of seeking barakah (blessing) • Taking advantage of Suhur • Dua during Suhur SoulFood is a project of the Muslim Chaplaincy of Toronto. Please support the programs and services of the Muslim Chaplaincy by becoming a monthly donor today at www.mcuoft.com/donate. This episode of SoulFood is sponsored by SeekersHub Global. Support their online Islamic Seminary at www.seekershub.org 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 SoulFood is a project of the Muslim Chaplaincy of Toronto. Please support the programs and services of the Muslim Chaplaincy by becoming a monthly donor today at www.mcuoft.com/donate. 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 SoulFood is a project of the Muslim Chaplaincy of Toronto. Please support the programs and services of the Muslim Chaplaincy by becoming a monthly donor today at www.mcuoft.com/donate. Intro & outro music by Nader Khan (www.naderkhan.com)

God calls us in Ramadan to seek ever higher levels of spiritual achievements. So ask yourself, what degree is my fasting at? In this episode, we will cover: • The 3 degrees of fasting • Goals in Ramadan • Seeking Allah ﷻ SoulFood is a project of the Muslim Chaplaincy of Toronto. Please support the programs and services of the Muslim Chaplaincy by becoming a monthly donor today at www.mcuoft.com/donate. Intro & outro music by Nader Khan (www.naderkhan.com)

This season of SoulFood focuses on the spiritual blessings and opportunities of Ramadan. In this episode, we will cover: • The Prophet's dua for the new moon • The importance of intention when fasting • The Virtues of fasting SoulFood is a project of the Muslim Chaplaincy of Toronto. Please support the programs and services of the Muslim Chaplaincy by becoming a monthly donor today at www.mcuoft.com/donate. Intro & outro music by Nader Khan (www.naderkhan.com)

The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) 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 SoulFood is a project of the Muslim Chaplaincy of Toronto. Please support the programs and services of the Muslim Chaplaincy by becoming a monthly donor today at www.mcuoft.com/donate. Intro & outro music by Nader Khan (www.naderkhan.com)

Taking dubious or forbidden things diminishes the lights of faith within the heart. In this episode, you will learn: • The importance of honoring others' rights • How the religion emphasizes good interactions • That scrupulousness is the path to God's good pleasure Support the Muslim Chaplaincy today by donating at www.muslimchaplaincy.com Intro and outro music by Nader Khan

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Eid is a time of joy, celebration, and gratitude for the great blessing of being given Ramadan. In this episode, you will learn: • The realities of Eid • The Greatest Eid • Love & yearning Recommended link: • Eid Glorification: https://soundcloud.com/omar_mm/takbiraat-of-eid Support the Muslim Chaplaincy's expansion project today by donating at www.muslimchaplaincy.com Intro and outro music by Nader Khan

Whoever has a good intention, God opens for them seventy doors of His enabling grace. In this episode, you will learn: • The way to form your determination • The importance of sincerity in intention • Multiplying blessings through intentions Support the Muslim Chaplaincy's expansion project by donating today at www.muslimchaplaincy.com Intro and outro music by Nader Khan

Restraint and self-discipline are both necessary elements on the path of spiritual refinement. In this episode, you will learn: • The best act of worship • Controlling speech and desires • Achieving restraint with excellence Support the Muslim Chaplaincy's expansion project by donating today at www.muslimchaplaincy.com Intro and outro music by Nader Khan