Eating and drinking forgetfully whilst fasting a vowed fast

Question: If I eat due to forgetfulness in a fast that was intended upon a vow, is it permissible for me to complete the fasting of the day as in the month of Ramadan? 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. The preponderant opinion of scholars is that if a fasting person eats or drinks out...

Vomiting when Breaking the Fast

Question: I have no problem fasting. However, as soon as I break my fast and eat or drink anything, I feel uneasy and start vomiting. I have consulted many physicians and have taken different ulcer medications, but to no avail. What can I do? Answer: Assalaamu ‘Alaykum, respected brother Tamir. You must consult an internal medicine doctor who is specialized in the digestive system. You must also get some tests done: get an MRI done for the esophagus...

Pink and White Mousse

Serves 8 - 500 g/1 lb. mixed barriers of your choice, pureed - 1 cup/250g/8 oz sugar - 1 tablespoon orange liqueur - 1/4 cup /60 ml/2fl oz water - 6 egg yolks - 200 g/6½ oz white chocolate, melted ...

Middle Eastern Dip

Serves 6 - 1 large eggplant (aubergine) - 1 onion, unpeeled - 2 cloves garlic, crushed - olive oil - 2 tablespoons lemon juice - 2 tablespoons chopped parsley - 1/4 cup/60 g/2 oz sour cream - 4 pieces...

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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...