Keep Up Your Zeal in Ramadan - II

1. Remembering that there are many virtues for those who fast: These include rejoicing with one's fasting when he meets his Lord; entering through the special gate of Paradise called Ar-Rayyaan, which is designated for those who fast; the fact that the smell which...

Waking up Junub (post sex impurity) after dawn

Question: My husband and I often have sexual intercourse late at night, and in most cases, I fail in observing the Fajr prayer. Does this make us sinful, knowing that this is the only time we can have sexual intercourse as we have to wait until our child sleeps? Now, we are in Ramadan, if I woke up Junub (a state of Janaabah - post sex impurity), can I perform Ghusl (ritual bathing) and continue my fast? Answer: All perfect praise be to Allah, the Lord...

Making up for fast on behalf of a living person

Question: I wish that you answer my question. My mother is afflicted with a chronic illness and a Muslim physician has advised her not to fast. Is it permissible for me, her daughter, to observe the missed Ramadan fasts that must be made up on behalf of her on other days or is it necessary to expiate by giving food to indigent people? And how much should the expiation be? Answer: All perfect praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds. I testify...

Breaking fasting because of having surgery in Ramadan

Question: I suffer from obesity and my specialist doctor may perform Lap Banding surgery on me within few days or perhaps even during Ramadan. After the operation, I may have to break my fast in order to take the medications or because of repeated vomiting. Should I only make up for the missed fasting days or do I have to offer expiation too? Answer: All perfect praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship...

Prayer Times

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  • Fajr
    04:45 AM
  • Dhuhr
    11:27 AM
  • Asr
    02:25 PM
  • Maghrib
    04:45 PM
  • Isha
    06:15 PM

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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...