Siraj Wahhaj – Ramadan: Prepare Yourself

Siraj WahhajAugust 14, 200743 min0 comments

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In this lecture, Imam Siraj Wahhaj prepares his congregation for the arrival of Ramadan, explaining the Islamic moon-sighting process, the wisdom behind Allah's commands, and the gradual Quranic prohibition of alcohol. Drawing on the opinion of Aisha (radiallahu anha) and examples from American history, he argues that Ramadan's restrictions on eating, drinking, and marital intimacy are a divine training program designed to help believers master their most powerful instincts. He closes by urging the community — especially the youth — to enter the month with strong intention, patience, and a commitment to lasting spiritual growth.

Imam Siraj Wahhaj is one of the most influential Muslim leaders in American history. Born in Brooklyn in 1950, he embraced Islam in 1969 and received imam training at Umm al-Qura University in Makkah in 1978. He founded Masjid At-Taqwa in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, where his community became nationally famous for leading anti-drug patrols that transformed the neighborhood. In 1991, he became the first Muslim to offer the opening prayer (du'a) before the United States House of Representatives. A former vice president of ISNA and a founding figure of the Muslim Alliance in North America (MANA), he remains one of the most sought-after speakers in the American Muslim community.

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