
The Best Preparation for Ramadan
In view of the great importance of the days of Ramadan, it is incumbent on the faithful believers to prepare for them properly. The believers should be ready for it, insistent on attaining the means of forgiveness, regardless of the sacrifice. The first step...
Is fasting annulled by the fluid discharged when thinking about sexual desire?
Question: My husband is away. Sometimes I imagine that we have sexual intercourse with each other, and that makes me feel something. This happens to me even during Ramadan. Taking into consideration that my marriage has not yet been consummated, I cannot differentiate between the fluid which necessitates Ghusl (ritual bathing) and that which necessitates ablution. Hence I do not know whether my fasting is valid or not. Answer: All perfect praise be to...

Tapenade
Serves 4 - 125/g 4 oz pitted black olives - 1 canned anchovy fillet, drained - 1 tablespoon capers, drained, rinsed - 2 tablespoons olive oil - 1 clove garlic, crushed - 2 teaspoons lemon juice - 3 tablespoons...

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...