Prohibition of Fasting before Ramadan

It was narrated on the authority of Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, that the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: “No one of you should fast a day or two before Ramadan unless he has the habit of fasting voluntarily (and if his...

Acts that Diminish the Reward of Fasting - III

Watching movies, TV shows and playing cards Q: Some fasting people spend most of their day in Ramadan watching movies and soap operas on video and TV and playing cards. What is the religious ruling on that? A: Fasting people and other Muslims are obliged...

Missed many days of Ramadan and has become unable to make up for them

Question: My mother used to not fully fast Ramadan before, but just a few weeks ago Al-Hamdulillaah, she decided to start fasting for the coming Ramadan. But we just found out that she is sick and she might need to live on medication for the rest of her life. And she might not be able to fast, due to the possibility of endangering her health if not taking the medication on time. What should she do then for the days she doesn't fast? Is it ok not to fast in...

Special Virtues of the Night of Decree

Allah The Almighty has attached a special value to the Laylat Al-Qadr, and has given this night special characteristics which make it unique, such as: It is the night on which the Quran was sent down. Ibn ‘Abbaas, may Allah be pleased with him, said,...

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  • Fajr
    03:57 AM
  • Dhuhr
    11:35 AM
  • Asr
    03:05 PM
  • Maghrib
    05:54 PM
  • Isha
    07:24 PM

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Ramadan Fatwa

  • Making up a missed fast on Friday alone

    Question: salam. its forbiden to fast on friday(only) but can we fast if we are keeping obligatory missed fasts ? jazakAllahukhairan. Fatwa: All perfect...

  • Bleeding and fasting during Ramadan

    Question: salam alaykum wa rahmat Allah wa Barakatu I had an abortion one week ago; by the begining of Ramadan I will be in my second week. Now I have little drops...

  • How to receive the month of Ramadan

    Question: Would you please tell me how to receive the noble month of Ramadan? Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there...