Source : About.com / 11 Aug 2014

In Islam, mistreating an animal is considered a sin. The Quran and guidance from the Prophet Muhammad, as recorded in hadith, give many examples and directives about how Muslims should treat animals.

Source : Soundvision.com / 26 Jul 2014

Laylatul Qadr (the Night of Power) is described in the Quran as: {better than a thousand months} (Al-Qadr 97: 3)

Any action done on this night such as reciting the Quran, remembering God, etc. is better than acting for one thousand months which do not contain the Night of Power.

O you who have believed, decreed upon you is fasting as it was decreed upon those before you that you may become righteous [2:183]

Source : Nabulsi / 21 Jul 2014

The first type of Siyam is the Siyam of common people; it is the Siyam of the mouth (refraining from eating and drinking), the second type is the Siyam of the believers; it is the Siyam of the limbs (abstaining from committing sins) and the third type is the Siyam of the Muttaqeen; it is leaving everything and turning to Allah only.

Source : Islam Web / 18 Jul 2014

The ideal Muslim character is distinct and balanced. The Muslim is the embodiment of the teachings of the Quran and the ‘Sunnah’ (sayings, actions and the approvals of the Prophet Muhammad  sallallaahu  `alayhi  wa  sallam ( may  Allaah exalt his mention )). He follows the teachings of the Book of Allaah (i.e. Quran) and the example of the Prophet Muhammad  sallallaahu  `alayhi  wa  sallam ( may Allaah exalt his mention ) in all affairs, relations, and situations – starting with his relationship with his Lord, his own self, his family and the people around him.

Source : Dar-Alifta / 17 Jul 2014

Question:

This year in our country, the fasting hours are will last for around 19 hours. How would Muslims fast such long hours?

Answer:

Muslims in countries where the fasting hours are 18 hours or more are to estimate the time for starting and breaking their fast. The principle of estimating fasting hours that extend beyond the normal hours is derived from actual circumstances. It is difficult for a person to fast continuously for 18 hours or more and experts have determined the inability of the human body to tolerate such extended periods of fasting which definitely poses harm. If this is so, it cannot be maintained that harm is the objective of Islamic law. 

By Maryam Hedayat | islam.ru | 11 July 2014

For most Muslims, with the name of Ramadan comes the impression of shopping and eating in their minds.

People celebrate the month of Ramadan as a festival. The month of fasting is held high as a month of feasting and shopping.

In today’s modern world where the real meaning of everything seems changing: love, humanity, kindness and sympathy, so has the essence of Ramadan completely changed in the eyes of Muslims.

Source : Islam Web / 10 Jul 2014

The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Take Suhoor as there is a blessing in it." [Al-Bukhaari and Muslim] In this Hadeeth (narration), there is an injunction to take Suhoor, which means eating and drinking directly before dawn in order to get ready to fast that day. The wisdom underlying this order is also mentioned: namely, the blessing it contains.

Source : My Religion Islam / 09 Jul 2014

Question: 

Some people say, "Those who abandon namaz, who drink alcohol, who  go out without covering themselves, or who commit any other sins should not fast in vain." Is it true?

Source : Sunnah.org / 07 Jul 2014

This is a common but interesting question which a child may ask his/her parents. Non-Muslim may also pose it to a Muslim. Here are some possible reasons why Muslims observe a marathon one-month fast during Ramadan.