Fasting and watching obscene images
Question: A man on the days of fasting in Ramadan surfs the internet in order to relieve the boredom and tries his best to avoid looking at obscene pictures, but he sometimes comes across pictures of women on the homepages of websites. He immediately turns away his gaze and regrets it. He dislikes seeing these pictures and does not look at them on purpose. Does seeing these pictures unintentionally invalidate or affect one's fasting? What should he do if...
30 Steps in Sha‘baan to Prepare for Ramadan - III
11- Accustom yourself to spending more time in the Masjid (mosque) after performing congregational prayer to prepare for I‘tikaaf (staying in seclusion in the mosque with the intention of worship) in the last ten days of Ramadan, Allah willing. If you cannot...
How to Avoid Slacking in Ramadan -III
• Avoiding evil company and wasting time during Ramadan One should be especially careful in avoiding turning the nights of Ramadan into nights of entertainment and gatherings of sin, amusement, dancing, watching movies, listening to music and festivals during...
Farewell Ramadan
When one ponders over the history of nations, they will realise that all are in the process of constant change. This is the course destined for them by Allah and nothing can change that. If an honourable guest visits you in your dwellings, showers you with goodness...