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Feeling the beginning of menses does not affect fasting

Question: What is the ruling on a fasting woman who feels that her menses started before the time of breaking the fast, about ten minutes or in a period less than two hours? Is this day considered as a fasting day or do I have to make it up? Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship.. More

140688 07/07/2010
Using pills to delay menses

Question: 1. Can a woman take pills during the last ten days of Ramadan (after Iftar) to delay her monthly period or should she just accept Allah's decree on her as a woman. Keep in mind that she really wants to seek Laylatul Al-Qadr. 2. There is a Hadeeth that says that if one prays at night (Qiyam) sincerely for Allah during Ramadan, his past and.. More

140701 03/07/2010
Fasting of the pregnant woman who is in good health

Question: My wife is pregnant and I am worried that she might have difficulty fasting. She is in good health other than normal throw ups, headaches, and weakness in the joints. What is right that we should do? Should she fast no matter what she is feeling or she is excused to fast and make up for it some latter time? Fatwa: All perfect praise.. More

140690 07/01/2010
Moms: Feed Your Soul This Ramadan

For most Muslims, Ramadan is supposed to mean much more than just abstaining from food, drink and sexual intercourse. It is an opportunity to enlighten the mind and soul. With opportunities to participate in the Taraaweeh (night prayers) prayers and Iftaar (fast-breaking) meals to enjoy with family and friends, Ramadan is the highlight of the year for.. More

140563 08/09/2008
Virtuous deeds During Ramadan

The month of Ramadan is a great opportunity for devout worshippers to utilize their days in reciting the Quran and teaching others and utilizing their nights in feeding the needy, supplicating and praying. The one whose today is exactly like his yesterday without any improvement, is truly deprived. A Muslim must utilize this blessed month to perform.. More

140596 10/09/2007
The gates of virtue during Ramadan

The month of Ramadan is the month of virtue and righteousness. Due to the virtue of its period, the deeds performed during it are also treated differently. People are more eager to be virtuous during this month than any other month of the year. There are many righteous deeds a Muslim can perform during this blessed month, and the following are some.. More

140591 10/09/2007
Self reproach during Ramadan

The one who ponders upon the essence of this life, will realize that its pleasure is nothing but a test and that it is continuous suffering and grief. People are always wondering what will happen to them next and thus live a life of uncertainty. The one who becomes inclined towards it will continually feel insecure and it will result in his humiliation.. More

140590 10/09/2007
Change and Ramadan

"The believers are only those who, when Allah is mentioned, their hearts become fearful, and when His verses are recited to them, it increases them in faith; and upon their Lord they rely." [Quran 8:2] Have you ever read about the emaan (faith) of a fellow Muslim online or in a magazine? Most likely the feeling you were left with was probably.. More

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