Easy Guide to Muroja’ah Al-Ma’un, Sunnah Fasting, and Zakat in Islam

Islam teaches us many good things, including reading the Quran correctly, fasting, and giving zakat. Let’s learn about them in a simple way!

Muroja’ah Al-Ma’un and Tajweed Rules

Muroja’ah Al-Ma’un means reviewing and reciting Surah Al-Ma’un properly. When we read the Quran, we must follow tajweed rules so we pronounce the words correctly.

Tajweed: Reading Nun Sukun (نْ) or Tanwin (ــًــٍــٌ)

When nun sukun (نْ) or tanwin meets certain letters, we read them in a special way.
For example, when it meets:

• ش (shīn) → We read it with ikhfa (hiding the sound slightly).

• ص (ṣād) → We also read it with ikhfa.

By practicing these rules, we can improve our Quran reading skills!

Types of Sunnah Fasting

Sunnah fasting is extra fasting that brings many rewards from Allah. Here are some types of Sunnah fasting:

1. Monday and Thursday Fasting

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ often fasted on Mondays and Thursdays because these days bring blessings.

2. Prophet Dawud’s (Daud a.s) Fasting

This fasting is done every other day (one day fasting, one day not). It is one of the best Sunnah fasts.

3. Ayyamul Bidh (White Days Fasting)

This means fasting on the 13th, 14th, and 15th days of the Islamic month. The moon is full on these days, so they are called “white days.”

4. Asyura and Tasu’ah Fasting (9th and 10th Muharram)

• Asyura (10th Muharram): This fast erases sins from the past year.

• Tasu’ah (9th Muharram): It is good to fast on this day too, as the Prophet ﷺ did.

5. Arafah Fasting (9th Dzulhijjah)

Fasting on this day removes sins for two years! It is recommended for those who are not performing Hajj.

6. Tarwiyah Fasting (8th Dzulhijjah)

Fasting on this day prepares us for the blessings of Arafah.

7. Shawwal Fasting (6 Days After Ramadan)

If we fast 6 days in Shawwal after Ramadan, it is like fasting for a whole year!

Zakat in Islam

Zakat is an important act in Islam. It means giving a part of our wealth to help others. There are two main types of zakat:

1. Zakat Fitrah

• Must be given before Eid al-Fitr.

• Given as staple food (like rice, wheat) or money.

• The best time to give it is before the Eid prayer.

2. Zakat Mal

• Given from savings, gold, business profits, and other wealth.

• Must be given when wealth reaches the minimum amount (nisab).

• Used to help poor people, orphans, and those in need.

Conclusion

Now we know about Muroja’ah Al-Ma’un, tajweed, Sunnah fasting, and zakat. By practicing these, we can become better Muslims and get more rewards from Allah. Let’s start today!

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