Expiating fasts on behalf of a deceased person who died before completing Ramadan

Question: My father died on 18th Ramadan while he was fasting and with 12 days remaining from the month. Is it incumbent upon me to make up for those 12 days on behalf of him? And in the case of it being so, then could I combine the intention of observing the six fasts of Shawwaal and the intention of making up for those days which my father did not fast, provided that I will complete the remaining days after finishing the six fasts of Shawwaal? May...

The Prophet’s Qiyaam in Ramadan as described by the companions

Qiyaam (optional night prayer) is one of the recommended acts of worship, and it is even more recommended during the month of Ramadan. Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, reported that the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam, said: “Whoever...

Ramadan: The Season of Supplications

The supplication of Yoonus (Jonah), may Allaah exalt his mention, is one of those narrated on the authority of the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, which was answered from Allah The Almighty. The Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi...

Had sex with his wife during Ramadan two years ago

Question: My husband had sex with me one day during Ramadan 2 years ago. Afterward he felt so sorry and repented. Does he have to fast after that since it happened 2 years ago? Fatwa: It is praiseworthy of your husband that he repented from that sin. Along with his repentance he has to pay the expiation which is as follows in sequence: He has to free a believing slave, if he is not able then he has to fast two months consecutively, if he is not able...

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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...