Asalamu alaykum
RAMADAN 1447AH
Dear readers, it is with great joy that we announce that TUESDAY 17TH FEBRUARY 2026 marks the first night of Ramadan 1447AH and the first day of Ramadan 1447AH will be WEDNESDAY 18TH FEBRUARY 2026.
(Please download accurate prayer/Ramadan for Grays timetable via telegram bot on islam21c.com https://t.me/PrayerTimesCalculatorBot/ )
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “When the month of Ramadan comes, the gates of Paradise are opened and the gates of the (Hell) Fire are closed, and the devils are chained.”[Sahih Bukhari]
JazakAllah khair
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Top Tips:
1- Purify our intention for Allah alone.
Indeed, sincere devotion is due ˹only˺ to Allah. As for those who take other lords besides Him, ˹saying,˺ “We worship them only so they may bring us closer to Allah,” surely Allah will judge between all1 regarding what they differed about. Allah certainly does not guide whoever persists in lying and disbelief. Qur’an 39:3
2- Make a plan- The sahabah Radi Allahu anhum prepared for Ramadan months in advance. DON’T LOSE HOPE, you can renew your intention now and start an action plan. Maybe set yourself to read 5 verses a day of Qur’an and gradually increase. Be positive and be proactive! If you want to complete Qur’an in Ramadan, read 20 pages a day. And try to read the translation of Qur’an in your language.
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “(Allah said), ‘Every good deed of Adam’s son is for him except fasting; it is for Me. and I shall reward (the fasting person) for it.’ Verily, the smell of the mouth of a fasting person is better to Allah than the smell of musk.” [Sahih Bukhari]
2- Cut back on the greasy foods and unhealthy diet. Eat healthy, and balance your meals, with carbohydrates, fibre and protein. Add some healthy fats and dairy too. Moderation is key. Stick to the sunnah regarding food!
3-Practice self-restraint. Guard our tongues and limbs from wrongdoing.
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day should talk what is good or keep quiet, and whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day should not hurt (or insult) his neighbor; and whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, should entertain his guest generously.”Bukhari
4-Be strong and grateful for Islam and the favour of witnessing Ramadan to get closer to Allah. We will have struggles, jobs, school, exams, tasks that we have to face with strength. Fasting will not hinder us, fasting sincerely for Allah will help us attain success in this life and the next.
5- Muslims are diverse, Allah created us in different colours and backgrounds, with different languages, so we may know one another. The honourable harbour Taqwa (God-conciousness/ awareness of Allah). We are from Adam and Eve (upon them be peace) at the end of the day, so let’s try to get together in Ramadan and revive the idea of community in Islam, which does not discriminate by race or other factors. Let us try to reunite our families too, for the sake of Allah.
6-Increase your prayers, not just quantity, but quality, learn about the Salah and the meanings of what you recite.
Narrated Abu Huraira:
I heard Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) saying regarding Ramadan, “Whoever prayed at night in it (the month of Ramadan) out of sincere Faith and hoping for a reward from Allah, then all his previous sins will be forgiven.” [Sahih Bukhari]
7-Calculate your Zakaah (Zakat- obligatory poor-due charity, 2.5% of your wealth given each lunar year) and pay it in a timely manner, as best as you can. Zakaah is a primary pillar in Islam, which we must not neglect. For more on Zakaah, take a look Check out our ZAKAT GUIDE PAGE ZAKAT 101
(more https://www.nzf.org.uk/Knowledge .)
8- Make sure to have the intention to fast (intend in your heart) at night well before the Fajr! Check out our posts on what to avoid in Ramadan and what breaks the fast, and general advice on Ramadan/fasting.
9-Download the most accurate prayer timetable in sha Allah, click here: https://t.me/PrayerTimesCalculatorBot/
10- Ease in, burn into your routine, don’t burn out. So start small, maybe five pages a day to begin with of Qur’an and build up, if you haven’t read in a long time.
11- Focus on quality not just quantity. Focus on perfecting your tajweed/ reciting Qur’an correctly like the prophet Muhammad peace be upon him taught us. (CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION ON TAJWEED AND QUR’AN LESSONS)
12-Be productive, set realistic goals for yourself, based on your habits. So if you want to start giving more charity, first make sure you have done the obligatory Zakat, and then try to make little and often payments of sadaqah, or whatever you like, but measure it so you know when you are slacking.
13-Make a strategy/schedule for yourself. Please be kind to each other, ladies help your husbands to make time with the family, men help your women around the home. If men are working, ladies advise the children to be considerate. If mum needs a break, husbands spend some time with the kids.
14-Set a time where the family sit and learn Islam, BALANCE is key.
15-Be optimistic, like our prophet Muhammad peace be upon him. Alhamdulillah that the Masajid and world has opened up now, in our post Covid-19 world. The worst has passed in sha Allah. Take advantage and attend the mosques and pray jamah as much as possible.
We remind ourselves before we remind you, our beloved, dearest readers. Jazakumallahu khairan.
May Allah, The Most Gracious Lord of all creation shower upon us His blessings, may He make us successful in this month and beyond, may He keep us sincere for Him alone, and may He help us adhere to the sunnah of His final prophet muhammad peace be upon him. And may Allah forgive all our sins, and grant us firmness on the guidance, may He reward us, and may He make us true believers, and those who truly worship and serve none but Him alone, The One, The Irresistable Creator, for He is The All-Powerful. May Allah grant us taqwa and nearness to Him and a high place in Jannat al firdaus with the prophets alayhimusalam. May Allah abundantly bless His final prophet Muhammad peace be upon him. Ameen
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Welcome to Ramadan 2026 | 1447
Taleem Mosque (Grays, Essex) is pleased to announce the blessed month of Ramadan will commence from sunset (maghrib time) on Tuesday 17th February 2026.
Therefore, Taraweeh prayers will take place TONIGHT at 8:00pm after Isha prayer.
🎙️ Our Tarawih Imams:
🔸 Shaykh Mohamed Ibrahim (Egypt)
🔸 Imam Mamun Ahmed (UK)
🔸 Hafiz Ammar Iban Ala (UK)
🗣️Daily Talks: Please join us from 7:30pm (30mins before Esha) for our daily reflective talks and reminders by our guest speakers.
Parking facilities are available at Morrisons Carpark (3 mins walk).
‼️ Ramadan Events Schedule: Please see the timetable (attached) outlining all our upcoming Ramadan programmes. The events have been colour-coded for clarity: blue for men, pink for ladies, and green for programmes open to both.
May Allah allow us to utilise this blessed month.
📍Location: Taleem, Mosque, 21-23 Clarence Road, Grays, RM17 6QA
araweeh Imams & Special Guests for Ramadan 2026
We are pleased to announce that we have confirmed our Taraweeh Huffadh for this year.
Our Taraweeh Imams:
🔹 Shaykh Mohamad Ibrahim (Egypt)
🔹 Imam Mamun Ahmed (UK)
🔹 Hafiz Ammar Iban Ala (UK)
Esha Jam’aat Times:
- 8pm (first 20 days)
- 8:15pm (last 10 days)
🗣️ Daily Taraweeh Reminders:
We will be joined by guest speakers for daily reflective reminders and talks on Quranic lessons, contemporary issues, Islamic etiquettes and more.
Talks will take place 30 minutes before Esha prayers. We highly encourage attending especially with your children and benefit from this additional provision and service during Ramadan.
Please note our Taraweeh prayers will consist of 20 Rakah
📍Location: Taleem, Mosque, 21-23 Clarence Road, Grays, RM17 6QA
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