Ramadan Timetable UK and Ireland 2012 - The Official Site

'I'tikaaf', the meaning of which is to seclude oneself in the mosque, with the express intention (niyyah) of 'I'tikaaf'.

Seclusion is usually associated with captivity, a tactic devised for those unwilling to proceed with instructions. The word brings images of individuals kept in boxed rooms, living with the bare necessities, echoing silence being their sole companion. To an unknowing person, entering this state out of choice, would appear somewhat bizarre and unappealing. However, as we take a closer look at this secluded man, we see that this is an individual who has broken free of all possible ties to the world. He is no longer chained to earth with materialism, he is a free soul wholly prostrating to his Maker.

Its time to take heed and admit to our faults and turn back to Allah. We've all heard this before, 'forgive and forget' it's become clichéd, and hard to apply. Apologising in some people's eyes can be the easiest of tasks or the hardest in some cases. It takes sheer guts and determination to be the bigger person in a situation to say you're in the wrong and admit you're sorry. Haste is from the devil, so take your time before you say or do something you will later regret.

Istighfar, forgiveness is a vital remedy that all Muslims must adhere to, we must always be in a state of forgiveness, seeking refuge because without realising it but we may have committed a sin. Good things happen to good and bad people, though we shouldn't feel 'why has Allah afflicted me for..' it's not like we ask the same question when we have happiness in our life.

We should try and avoid any uncalled for behaviour, by staying in good company, speaking the truth, and trying our best to stick to the teachings of the Quran and Sunnah.

There is night in the month of Ramadan which is better than equivalence to a thousand months.

Laylat Al-Qadr is celebrated as a bringer of light and guidance; it honours the advent of the concluding direction for mankind. It is an acknowledgment to the commencement of the message revealed to us all by Allah (Subhana Wa' Ta'ala) through Arc Angel Jibrail, a message later conveyed to all man by the seal of the prophets, Muhammad (peace be upon him).

“We have indeed revealed this (Message) in the Night of Power:
And what will explain to thee what the night of power is?
The Night of Power is better than a thousand months.
Therein come down the angels and the Spirit by Allah's permission, on every errand:
Peace! This until the rise of morn!”
- Surah Al-Qadr (Night of Power) 97, V 1-5