Over-consumption and the New Ummah
            The hubbub of the city during the week preceding the month of Ramadan never ceases to leave butterflies in one’s stomach as the anticipation nears of an entire month of abstaining from food and drink, back-biting and cynicism, intercourse, cigarettes and anything pertaining to the animal desires, from dawn until dusk. Somewhat rese...

Professor Hayrettin Karaman answers your questions about Ramadan
Islamic jurist and Professor Hayrettin Karaman will be answering questions that you have regarding fasting and the month of Ramadan throughout this holy month. If you happen to have questions to which you can’t find answers below, then please send your questions to Mr. Karaman at hkaraman@sonpeygamber.info -Can a toothbrush or miswaq&...

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Naat (poem)
Naat is the name of a work written to praise the Prophet, to ask for his intercession, and remember and describe his beautiful attributes; it is sung musical form. The lyrics are mainly selected verses written by Sufi poets in Turkish, Arabic and Persian.  Separated into two categories of mosque or dervish lodge poems, these works are recited by the na'than (reciter) after the Qur'an is read befo...

Qasida (Eulogy)
A Qasida is a poem, sung by one person, which conveys praise for the Prophet, describes great people of religion or the praise due to them, or mentions Sufi topics and is produced within a modal framework. The eulogies most loved in mosques and dervish orders are those whose lyrics are related to the Prophet Muhammad. Next in popularity with the people after Süleyman Çelebi's Mevlid and Regaibiyy...

Share your Ramadan! Share in Ramadan!
Lastprophet.info is preparing a special Ramadan blog for its readers. The blog aims to be a sphere where people around the world can share their own Ramadan experiences and write on topics related to Ramadan. From spiritual growth to hosting your first iftar this is your opportunity to share your feelings and thoughts on this blessed time of the year.  "Ramadan Diaries " is now onl...