Is fasting six days in Shawwaal a proven act of Sunnah?

Question When did the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, fast six days of Shawwaal? 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, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, is His Slave and Messenger. There is no doubt that fasting six days in the month of Shawwaal is a confirmed act of Sunnah. It was narrated on the authority of Abu Ayyoob...

Stomach Swelling After Breaking the Fast

Question: Whenever I start eating, my stomach swells, and I get a stomachache when it is empty. What do you advise me to start with when breaking my fast in Ramahdaan? Answer: Assalaamu ‘Alaykum, respected brother Muhammad. First of all, we must know the reason behind these symptoms. You may be suffering from an infection in your stomach, or it may irritable bowel syndrome. Therefore, you must get a speculum test done in order to know what is causing...

Just a few more days to Ramadan: What should you do?

Our beloved Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: "Ramadan has come to you. It is a blessed month that Allah The Almighty prescribed fasting during it and wherein the gates of heavens are open, the gates of Hell are shut, and the rebellious devils...

Our Salaf and the Recitation of the Quran

Abdullaah ibn ‘Amr, may Allah be pleased with him, reported that he heard the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, say: “One who was devoted to the Quran will be told to recite, ascend and recite carefully as he recited carefully...

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  • 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...