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He broke his fast thinking that wet dreams invalidate fasting
Question: I had a wet dream one day in Ramadan so I broke my fast out of ignorance of Fiqh (jurisprudential) rulings. Later, I found out that wet dreams do not invalidate fasting. What is the ruling on this? 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,.. More -
Etiquettes of Supplicating - II
The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, used to invoke Allah The Exalted saying: “Allahumma anta rabbi la ilaaha illa ant, khalaqtani wa ana ‘abduk, wa ana ‘ala ‘ahdika wa wa‘dika mastata‘t, a‘oothu bika min sharri maa sana‘t, aboo’u laka bini‘matika, wa aboo’u laka bithanbi.. More -
Vaginal discharges due to foreplay with husband while fasting
Question: Assalamu alaikum, I got married one month before Ramadan two years ago. During ramadan, my husband used to kiss, hug and play with me, even though we never had sexual intercourse during the day time. Afterwards I used to notice vaginal discharge (colourless, clear fluid, slimy), he never had any discharge. I could not stop him from playing.. More -
Ejaculation without intercourse during Ramadan
Question: While I was fasting in Ramadan, I was making foreplay with my wife. My penis touched her vagina and I immediately ejaculated. My penis, however, did not enter her vagina. Am I required to make up for that day and offer the expiation or am I required only to make up for the day? Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds... More -
Sexual intercourse after hearing the Athaan of Maghrib but before sunset
Question: What is the expiation for having sexual intercourse deliberately thinking that time of breaking the fast was due after hearing the Athaan of Maghrib from a remote Masjid (Mosque)? 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 ‘alay.. More -
People for whom the Fast during Ramadan Is not obligatory
Allah wants ease for his servants and not hardship. So, there are some people for whom the Fast during Ramadan is not obligatory. Among those: 1- The traveler: The traveler can choose between fasting or not. Allah said, which means: {… And whoever of you is sick or on a journey, the same number [of days which one did not observe fasting must.. More -
Prophetic Guidelines on Fasting - II
… Continued 6- Having Iftaar: * It is recommended to break the fast without delay when the due time arrives. This is in compliance with the Sunnah of the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, and in contradiction to the Jews and Christians who used to delay this meal until the appearance of the stars. The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi.. More -
Prophetic Guidelines on Fasting - I
This is a short synopsis to describe how the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, performed fasting. It includes the relevant obligations, etiquette and supplications, the rulings of fasting, people's different attitudes to fasting, the nullifiers of fasting as well as other benefits. We ask Allah The Almighty to grant Muslims success to apply.. More -
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,.. More -
The Muslim is in the shadow of his charity
Once upon a time, there was a man named Ibn Gud‘aan. He related his story: 'I once went out during the spring and I saw my camels healthy and with big udders that were filled with milk. I looked at my favorite she-camel and told myself that I would offer it as charity for my poor neighbor, who had seven daughters. I took it and knocked on my poor.. More -
Benefits of abstention from sex while fasting
Question: Why is sexual intercourse prohibited during the daytime 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. Ramadan is a season of goodness which Allah has bestowed on His servants.. More -
A woman with vaginal bleeding outside the menstrual period making up for fasting
Question: I have been suffering from vaginal bleeding outside the menstrual period for a long time now, and I have some days to make up for from last Ramadan. Can I make up for these days while I am in this state? Will my fasting be valid? Please advise. Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy.. More -
Taking medication during Ramadan
Question: Due to health reason, my father needs to consume medicine in the form of tablet 3 xs per day. Failing to do so will 'most definitely' (per medical advice) lead to high blood pressure which put his health condition in danger. My question is: can he consume the 2nd tablet while fasting since ideally, it should be taken during lunch time. Currently,.. More -
A menstruating woman eating and drinking during the day in Ramadan
Question: Can a woman who has menstruation or post-partum bleeding eat and drink during the day 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 'alyhi wa sallam, is His slave and Messenger. Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen,.. More -
Numbers of Rak'ah in Taraweeh prayer
Question: With reference to Fatwa: 82507 and 82508. You did not answer those questions as they were supposed to be. You just say whether offering of twenty prayers, that is Taraaweeh, is confirmed with the Prophet, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, or not? On what bases do the leaders of Masjid Al-Haraam and Nabawi they offer twenty Raka's when there is.. More
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