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  1. Lent in 2024 began on Ash Wednesday, February 14, 2024, and ended on Thursday, March 28, 2024 The 40-day period of Lent is a time of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, which marks the preparation for the celebration of the death of Jesus Christ on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday ². TRead more

    Lent in 2024 began on Ash Wednesday, February 14, 2024, and ended on Thursday, March 28, 2024 The 40-day period of Lent is a time of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, which marks the preparation for the celebration of the death of Jesus Christ on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday ². The important dates of Lent in 2024 are
    Ash Wednesday: February 14, 2024
    Maundy Thursday: March 28, 2024
    Good Friday: March 29, 2024
    Holy Saturday: March 30, 2024
    -Easter Sunday: March 31, 2024

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  1. For Christians, Lent will end especially with Easter which is mainly the major festival for Christianity. Lent refers to a time for fasting which begins on Ash Wednesday and goes on for forty days. The above said forty days stand for the time Jesus Christ spent when fasting in the desert. The resurrRead more

    For Christians, Lent will end especially with Easter which is mainly the major festival for Christianity. Lent refers to a time for fasting which begins on Ash Wednesday and goes on for forty days. The above said forty days stand for the time Jesus Christ spent when fasting in the desert. The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead marks Easter Sunday as well as the end of the Lenten season itself. Therefore, the official end of Lent is usually at Easter Vigil Mass held during the evening of Holy Saturday or the following morning during the Easter Sunday Mass.

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  1. The time for Suhur, the pre-dawn meal before fasting during Ramadan, ends at a specific Islamic time known as "Fajr" or "Subh Sadiq." Fajr begins with the onset of true dawn, which is the time when the first light appears on the horizon vertically. This marks the beginning of the daily fast, and SuhRead more

    The time for Suhur, the pre-dawn meal before fasting during Ramadan, ends at a specific Islamic time known as “Fajr” or “Subh Sadiq.” Fajr begins with the onset of true dawn, which is the time when the first light appears on the horizon vertically. This marks the beginning of the daily fast, and Suhur should be completed before this time. The exact timing of Fajr can vary based on your location and the method of calculation used. It is recommended to consult a local Islamic authority, mosque, or an Islamic prayer time app or website for accurate and specific Suhur and Fajr times in your area during Ramadan, as these times can change depending on your geographical location and the time of year. It’s essential to finish your Suhur meal a few minutes before the Fajr time to ensure that you have observed the fast correctly. Additionally, some Islamic communities follow the practice of the “Adhan” or call to prayer for Fajr, which is another indicator that Suhur’s time has ended.

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  1. The signs of the Day of Judgment are numerous and are mentioned in various Hadiths. In this context, we will briefly discuss them without detailing each sign, as there isn't enough space to do so. However, if someone wishes to study this topic in detail, we can guide them to specific and reputable bRead more

    The signs of the Day of Judgment are numerous and are mentioned in various Hadiths. In this context, we will briefly discuss them without detailing each sign, as there isn’t enough space to do so. However, if someone wishes to study this topic in detail, we can guide them to specific and reputable books, such as “Al-Qiyamah As-Sughra” by Sheikh Umar Suleiman Ashqar or “Ashrat As-Sa’ah” by Sheikh Yusuf Wabil.

    Some of the minor signs of the Day of Judgment include:

    The prophethood of Muhammad (peace be upon him).
    The death of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
    The conquest of Beit al-Maqdis (Jerusalem).
    The outbreak of a plague in the city of ‘Amawas in Palestine.
    The disappearance of wealth, and people will no longer give charity (Zakat).
    The emergence of various trials and tribulations, including the Fitnah of the Khawarij, the Battle of Jamal, the Battle of Siffin, and the events of Harrah.
    The rise of false claimants to prophethood, including the false prophets Musaylimah al-Kadhdhab and Al-Aswad al-‘Ansi.
    The great fire in Hijaz (Western Arabia), which occurred around 654 Hijri and was reported by many people.
    Disregard for trust and honesty.
    The scarcity of knowledge and the prevalence of ignorance.
    The widespread use of musical instruments.
    The widespread consumption of alcohol.
    The construction of tall buildings resembling mountains.
    The emergence of widespread adultery and fornication.
    The prevalence of usury (Riba) in financial transactions.
    The abundant use of musical instruments.
    Women wearing clothing but appearing naked.
    The appearance of false dreams and visions among the masses.
    The prevalence of false testimony and concealing truthful testimony.
    An increase in the number of women compared to men.
    The flourishing of the Arabian Peninsula once again.
    The emergence of a golden mountain from the Euphrates River.
    People and animals speaking to one another.
    An increase in the number of Romans (Byzantines) and their conflict with the Muslims.
    The conquest of Constantinople (Istanbul).
    Major signs of the Day of Judgment, as mentioned in a Hadith narrated by Hazrat Hudhaifah ibn Al-Yaman (may Allah be pleased with him), include:

    The appearance of the false messiah, known as Dajjal.
    The return of Jesus (peace be upon him).
    The emergence of the tribe of Ya’juj and Ma’juj (Gog and Magog).
    Three major landslides: one in the East, one in the West, and one in the Arabian Peninsula.
    Smoke covering the sky.
    The rising of the sun from the West.
    The emergence of a beast from the Earth.
    A great fire that will gather people to the place of assembly.
    These are some of the signs of the Day of Judgment, and they hold significant importance in Islamic eschatology. Please note that interpreting and understanding these signs may vary among scholars, and further study and consultation with knowledgeable scholars are recommended for a comprehensive understanding.

     

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