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  • Get past the fast: the real reason for Ramadan rebellion

    As parents, we often worry about our children, and we want the very best for them—in this life and most importantly, we want the best for them in the Hereafter. We wonder if they will end up making the right decisions, if they will choose to fast in Ramadan and act on their good intentions and avoid sins. We supplicate that they will truly observe.. More

  • Fasting and Breaking Fast while Traveling

    It was narrated on the authority of ‘Aa’ishah, may Allah be pleased with her, that she said: “Hamzah ibn ‘Amr Al-Aslami asked the Prophet,sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, ‘Should I fast while traveling?’ as he used to fast frequently. The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, replie:,‘You may fast.. More

  • The punishment for breaking the fast of Ramadan without a valid excuse

    Abu Umaamah Al-Baahili, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “I heard the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, saying,‘Whilst I was sleeping, two men came to me and took hold of my upper arm, and took me to a rugged mountain. They said, ‘Climb up.’ I said, ‘I can not.’ They said, ‘We will.. More

  • Breast-feeding and fasting

    Question: I have a 7 month old baby who I breastfeed. Since I started fasting the milk started to go and every time that I breastfeed I feel dizzy so I just stay in bed all day long I would like to know if it is a good enough reason to stop fasting and to return those missed days after I stop breastfeeding. Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah,.. More

  • Had sex with his wife during Ramadan two years ago

    Question: My husband had sex with me one day during Ramadan 2 years ago. Afterward he felt so sorry and repented. Does he have to fast after that since it happened 2 years ago? Fatwa: It is praiseworthy of your husband that he repented from that sin. Along with his repentance he has to pay the expiation which is as follows in sequence: He has.. More

  • Completed sexual act after Athaan was called during Ramadan

    Question: Whilst fasting during the holy month of Ramadan, one night I was making love to my wife late at night and whilst we were still making love, the Athaan for the Fajr was called. We were still in the act for couple of minutes after the call the Athaan. I did fast that day, however I am not sure as to if should fast another day after Ramadan.. More

  • 00 Various Ramadan Events

    The followingevents took place during Ramadan but the historians differed regarding the exact day they happened on. 1A.H. The Expedition of Sayf Al-Bahr. The Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, sent Hamzah ibn ‘Abdul-Muttalib, may Allah be pleased with him, to Sayf Al-Bahr with thirty men from the Muhaajiroon (emigrants)... More

  • Readying children for Ramadan

    There's nothing like that feeling of anticipation in the weeks before Ramadan. My heart flitters ceaselessly somewhere between agony and ecstasy at what I hope to put forth and what that blessed month may bring. This pre-Ramadan excitement is an essential ingredient for a productive, meaningful Ramadan and it can never begin too early. In fact, it must.. More

  • Who gives out Zakat Al-Fitr on behalf of a daughter who has wealth?

    Question My question is: My daughter has recently gotten a job that earns her no more than 200 pounds a month, and I have a job too. I want to know if Zakat Al-Fitr is due on her from her salary or is it due upon her mother instead. Advise me please, may Allah reward you. Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds. I testify that.. More

  • Was pregnant and chewed and swallowed hard clay while fasting

    Question: 1) My enquiry is that a long time ago when I used to pray for Allah I used to cry and when I raised my hands up to Allah for forgiveness, I would feel something now I can't cry and I don't feel the Baraka of the Salah. Please help me. 2) When I was pregnant I fasted all of it, but I had this weird cravings that I would smell and chew.. More

  • Menses during Ramadan

    Question: Why won't the days a woman is menstruating in Ramadan count? 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 is His slave and Messenger. We ask Allah to exalt his mention as well as that of his family and all his companions. It is forbidden.. More

  • Female medical examinations while fasting

    Question: I would like to know: During fating, can a women (a) get a gyne (internal) checkup done? And for medical purposes some sample of the fluid be taken to check for cancer? (b) After the checkup (as above) does she need to take purification Ghusl? Or only Wudu is sufficient? Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds... More

  • A Ramadan primer on the ritual retreat of I’tikaaf

    In Islam, I’tikaaf refers to a form of worship in which one stays in a Mosque as a way of getting closer to Allah. The word 'I‘tikaaf’ comes from the Arabic root ‘akafa, which means to adhere to a certain place for one reason or another, or to detain someone or something in a place preventing him or it from going elsewhere. The.. More

  • Teaching a Ramadan class at your childs’s school

    We know that Ramadan provides us with boundless opportunities to gain endless rewards, be it through feeding the poor, refraining from sinful vices, or spending long nights in prayer. But we can reap even greater returns by helping our communities at large understand why Ramadan is special to Muslims and how we make that "specialness" count.. More

  • The condition for giving Zakat Al-Fitr on behalf of the wife

    Question For a person who concluded his marital contract but did not consummate marriage yet, is he required to give Zakat Al-Fitr (post Ramadan obligatory charity) on behalf of his wife? Thank you! 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.. More