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Delaying Zakat Al-Fitr out of forgetfulness
Question A father asked his children in Egypt to give Zakat Al-Fitr (Post Ramadan obligatory charity) on his and his wife’s behalf as they were in Makkah performing ‘Umrah. The children gave it on the night of ‘Eed in Egypt. In Saudi Arabia, however, this corresponded to the second night of ‘Eed. They forgetfully did this. Is.. More -
Performing ‘Umrah in Ramadan
Allah, The Almighty, urged His slaves to race to do good deeds, which may bring them closer to Him in an attempt to gain His reward and forgiveness. This is indicated by the verses (which mean): {So race to [all that is] good. To Allah is your return all together.} [Quran 5:48] {And hasten to forgiveness from your Lord.} [Quran 3:133] Among.. More -
Is fasting annulled by the fluid discharged when thinking about sexual desire?
Question My husband is away. Sometimes I imagine that we have sexual intercourse with each other, and that makes me feel something. This happens to me even during Ramadan. Taking into consideration that my marriage has not yet been consummated, I cannot differentiate between the fluid which necessitates Ghusl (ritual bathing) and that which necessitates.. More -
Bathing while fasting
Question: 1) Is it true that we should not take bath between 12 noon to 4 pm during the month of ramadan? 2) can we wear the dress which was worn during menturation without washing it, if nothing is there on it i.e., neither any blood mark nor any smell for salat??? Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there.. More -
Unintentional swallowing of water during Ramadan
Question I visited the dentist during the daytime one day in Ramadan. He started to clean my teeth using a tool that was pumping a great amount of water inside my mouth. I tried as much as I could to avoid swallowing water so as not to invalidate my fasting. At the end of the process, however, I swallowed some water unintentionally. What is the Sharee‘.. More -
The valid intention of fasting
Question In Ramadan, we performed the Taraaweeh prayer and bought our Sahoor (pre-dawn meal) and prepared it. Nevertheless, we slept and did not wake before dawn. Is that a valid intention, or is our fasting invalid? Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that.. More -
Validity of fasting after vomiting
Question Someone vomited a little while performing Wudhoo' (ablution), when the Athaan (call to prayer) of Fajr was being pronounced; would his fasting during that day be valid? Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad, salallaahu alayhi wa sallam,.. More -
Those who must fast
Fasting during Ramadan is one of the pillars of Islam. It is an obligation made by Allah and anyone who does not believe in its obligation is regarded as a disbeliever because he denies the Command of Allah and His Messenger, sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam, and goes against the consensus of Muslims. Almighty Allah Says (what means): “O you who.. More -
Ramadan and the rules of fasting
Living long enough to witness the month of Ramadan and to be able to fast in it is indeed a great bounty from Allah Almighty. Our righteous Salaf (predecessors), may Allah be pleased with them, used to supplicate to Allah during the six months prior to Ramadan to allow them to live long enough to reach it - and six months after it that Allah accept.. More -
Does fasting become void by having a small cut?
Question: Will my fast be void if I have a small cutin my chinin the morning? Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger. We ask Allah to exalt his mention as well as that of his family and all his companions. The blood.. More -
To the Spouses in Ramadan
The month of Ramadan, with its special fragrance and beautiful meanings, comes to endow more brightness upon the marital life. It wipes out discord between the spouses and relieves them of the concerns and hardships of life, when their hearts draw close and they enjoy a high spiritual state. They emerge from this month with more love, affection and.. More -
What does Ramadan mean to our children?
What does Ramadan mean to our children? What wonderful benefits do our children get from Ramadan? Like sponges they may only be listening to the long list of "exciting" foods we are going to cook and whom we are going to invite. Sending greeting cards and e-mail invitations. Of course on the top of the list is "What am I going to.. More -
The significance of fasting
Fasting, is abstaining from eating, drinking and coitus from daybreak to sunset as a devotional ritual. Allah, the Almighty Says in the Noble Quran (what means): "O you who have believed, decreed upon you is fasting as it was decreed upon those before you that you may become righteous." [Quran; 2:183] That is: that you may fear Allah, keep.. More -
Ramadan the training
The whole Ummah looks forward to the New Moon, To the new month, to the new month of Ramadan. Allah then clamps down on the devil; clamps down the massive chains, Locked airtight, for Shaytaan (Satan) they contain. Peace emanates from the black hearts and strips off the ink which soaks it, It permeates through the lungs as we breath, And makes.. More -
Muslims in Ramadan: How they are and How they should be
When one reflects on the situation of the Muslims nowadays, he will find that the characteristics of many of them are contrary to what a Muslim should possess. The follow is an attempt to highlight the bitter reality of many of the Muslims during Ramadan. For many Muslims, the act of worship has become a habit. Many of them pray habitually,.. More
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