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Prohibition of Fasting before Ramadan
It was narrated on the authority of Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, that the Prophet
said: “No one of you should fast a day or two before Ramadan unless he has the habit of fasting voluntarily (and if his fasting coincides with that day) then he can fast that day.” [Al-Bukhari and Muslim]
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The Merit of Sahoor (Pre-dawn meal)-II
Anas ibn Maalik, may Allah be pleased with him, narrated that the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said, “Eat the Sahoor (pre-dawn meal). Surely, there is blessing in [having] Sahoor.” [Al-Bukhari and Muslim] He, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, also pointed out, as related by ‘Amr ibn Al-‘Aas, may Allah be.. More -
The Merit of Sahoor (Pre-dawn meal) - I
Abu Sa‘eed Al-Khudri, may Allah be pleased with him, reported that the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said, “Eating the Sahoor (pre-dawn meal) is a blessed act. So, do not neglect it even if you take just a gulp of water, because Allah The Almighty praises those who partake in the pre-dawn meal and His angels ask forgiveness.. More -
Fasting on Behalf of the Deceased
In a Hadeeth on the authority of ‘Aa’ishah, may Allah be pleased with her, she said that the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: “Whoever died and ought to have fasted (the missed days of Ramadan), one of his relatives, male or female, who is entitled to inherit him should fast on his behalf.” [Al-Bukhari.. More -
Virtues of Voluntary Fasting
Abu Umaamah, may Allah be pleased with him, said that he went to the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, and said to him, “Order me to do something that I take from you.” The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: “Observe fasting, for there is nothing like it (i.e. in reward).” [An-Nasaa’i]= In.. More -
The Intention for Obligatory Fasting
It was narrated on the authority of Hafsah bint ‘Umar, may Allah be pleased with her, that the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: “Whoever does not resolve on fasting before dawn, his fasting is invalid.” [Abu Daawood and At-Tirmithi] The sound judgment concerning this Hadeeth (narration) is that it is Mawqoof.. More -
Virtues of Fasting
It was narrated on the authority of Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, that the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: "Fasting is a shield (from Hell)." [Al-Bukhari and Muslim] Another narration by Ahmad, may Allah have mercy upon him, reads: “Fasting is a shield and a strong fort (to safeguard one) from Hell.” .. More -
The Breaking of the Fast for the Traveler and Pregnant and/or Breast-Feeding Woman
It was narrated on the authority of Anas ibn Maalik, may Allah be pleased with him, that he said that the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: “Indeed, Allah The Almighty has exempted the traveler (as was the case of Anas, may Allah be pleased with him, who was traveling in the incident related to this narration) from.. More -
Fasting for Those who Encounter Dawn in a State of Janaabah
Allah The Almighty Says (what means): {It has been made permissible for you the night preceding fasting to go to your wives [for sexual relations].} [Quran 2:187] {So now, have relations with them and seek that which Allah has decreed for you. And eat and drink until the white thread of dawn becomes distinct to you from the black thread.. More -
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 and quarreling. If someone insults him, he should say, 'I am fasting, I am fasting.’&r.. More -
Taking a Bath while Fasting
It was narrated on the authority of ‘Aa’ishah, may Allah be pleased with her, that she said, “Sometimes the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, would wake up in a state of Janaabah (ceremonial impurity) and then make Ghusl (ritual bath) and go to the mosque with his head dripping water, then he would fast that.. More -
Fasting: A Pillar of Islam
It was narrated on the authority of Ibn ‘Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, that the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: “Islam was built upon five (pillars): testifying that there is none worthy of worship except Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, establishing prayers, giving Zakah, performing.. More -
Stages of Making Fasting Obligatory
It was narrated on the authority of Al-Baraa’, may Allah be pleased with him, that he said, It was the custom among the Companions of Muhammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, that if any of them was fasting and food was presented (for breaking his fast), but he slept before eating, he would not eat that night and the following day till.. More
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