About I‘tikaaf
I‘tikaaf is to retire to the mosque for the sake of worshipping Allah The Almighty. Its ruling is that it is an act of the Sunnah (recommendation) and the basic proof for it is what Allah The Almighty Says (which means): {And do not have relations with...
The virtues of Fasting Ramadan
The righteous predecessors (the Salaf), may Allah be pleased with them, were very keen on pleasing Allah in any way they can and draw nearer to Him by means of performing different types of righteous deeds. They were more so during the blessed month of Ramadan...
Sexual intercourse after hearing the Athaan of Maghrib but before sunset
Question: What is the expiation for having sexual intercourse deliberately thinking that time of breaking the fast was due after hearing the Athaan of Maghrib from a remote Masjid (Mosque)? 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. As long as intercourse took place after hearing the Athaan,...
We Shall Start from Here - I
Ramadan has left us after staying with us as a dear guest for 30 days. However, did it leave us while being satisfied with our conditions, or while it weeps out of remorse over us? We ask Allah The Almighty to accept our worship during the month of Ramadan,...