Etiquettes of Fasting

It was narrated on the authority of Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, that the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: “Fasting is a shield and protection (from Hell). If one of you is fasting, he should avoid sexual intercourse...

Wants to adjust fasting hours for medical reasons

Question: I am a 26-years-old female, living in New Zealand. I have currently been told by the doctors that I have Anemia (low iron in my blood)-and that I have a stone in my kidney and would require surgery (though during fasting my kidney doesn't hurt). My question is, we fast in New Zealand for around 15 hours (Imsak 4.45am, and Iftaar is nearing 8pm). I feel guilty for not fasting, though I feel weak during the day, can I fast for 12 hours (with Mecca?)...

One is rewarded for his good intention

Question: I want Inshaa’Allah to fast the first nine days of the month of Thul-Hijjah and break fasting on the tenth day along with slaughtering a sacrifice. How should I make my intention? Should I consider myself in a state of Ihraam (ritual consecration)? In case I menstruate during these nine days, will I still be rewarded? Answer: All perfect praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except...

Virtue of Hastening the Iftaar

Allah The Almighty Says (what means): {Then complete the fast until the sunset.} [Quran 2:187] In a Hadeeth (narration) on the authority of Sahl ibn Sa‘d, may Allah be pleased with him, he said that the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam,...

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

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    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...

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    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...